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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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is it possible to clean the visors wihtout scratching them?
Old Dec 22, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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I use a lot of detailer and microfiber all the way...
I even use microfiber on my rims...

The plastic will always look like it has super fine scratches though and theres no way to get past that
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Silencei2
I use a lot of detailer and microfiber all the way...
I even use microfiber on my rims...

The plastic will always look like it has super fine scratches though and theres no way to get past that

Exactly....thats just the nature of the plastics they use to make all of them (Wade, OEM, eSams) You can use some plastic polish on them everyonce in awhile, but the next time you wash it the same thing will happen.
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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Novus plastic cleaner.
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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Get an extremely soft wool pad and rotary buffer. Use some Meguirs Nxt Gen polish and go slow. I used to manage a detail shop and that's what we would use on window visors.
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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I only use microfiber towels on plastic...with a light coat of "swirl filler" wax from time to time, but I think it will still show scratches regardless what you use. I just try to keep them less noticeable
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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As mentioned earlier, Novus has great plastic products. Maguire's also has some plastic cleaners/polish. If you have some scratches you'd like to work out, check out any general aviation supply for a kit called Micromesh. Ultra fine grades of emery....always keep water flowing when using though.
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