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Author Topic: How do you clean your plexiglass?  (Read 1151 times)

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How do you clean your plexiglass?
« on: February 15, 2005, 08:59:53 am »
I tried using windex to clean my plexiglass but now it's all smeared and streaky looking.  What should I be using to clean it to a "like new" looking condition?

I think one of my new pet peaves are people who have to touch the monitor (and in this case plexiglass) to point things out on a screen....

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Re: How do you clean your plexiglass?
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2005, 09:06:03 am »
You shouldn't use Windex to clean your plexi.  It has ammonia and from what I understand, will cause your plexi to cloud over time.  I've ordered this stuff called Novus to give it a try.  It's supposed to be a plastic cleaner-polisher depending on which one you get.  I couldn't find it locally, but a lot of people say their grocery stores have it.  I'll let you know how it works out.

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Re: How do you clean your plexiglass?
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2005, 09:09:18 am »
Novus is high quality stuff but a little expensive for everyday cleaning.
« Last Edit: February 15, 2005, 09:11:18 am by Samstag »

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Re: How do you clean your plexiglass?
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2005, 09:20:38 am »
Dunno how much Novus is, but Meguiar's has a plastic polish as well, which should work as well. 
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Re: How do you clean your plexiglass?
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2005, 09:25:59 am »
Cool I'll pick some up next time I'm at the grocery store, I knew there had to be something out there that was easily accessible that cleaned this.  Thanks!

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Re: How do you clean your plexiglass?
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2005, 11:31:54 am »
I just yell "WOMAN, GET IN THERE AND CLEAN MY PLEXIGLASS!".

Then I pick up my teeth. ;)

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Re: How do you clean your plexiglass?
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2005, 11:34:02 am »
Try a solution of:

1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
squirt of dish detergent

Mix well, but dont' shake (the detergent will foam).  Put it in a spray bottle.  Can also be used to clean just about anything else.