On Mar 23, 12:27*am, Guy wrote:
Have not seen this topic for some time. *How to care for our expensive
canopies.
I use the Mequiar's products: for scratches #17 Clear Plastic Cleaner,
for very fine scratches #10 Clear Plastic Polish, and for daily care
#18 Clear Plastic Detailer.

What about the rest of you? *Lots of new products to clean and care
for automotice clear plastic headlight covers and such.

Guy

The advice I have been given is WATER, PLENTY OF WATER!!! When the
canopy gets marred with grease or fingerprints I first take the canopy
completely off, stand it on edge with the weight bearing portion on a
soft sponge and towel and let the hose run down the inside and outside
for quite some time. I get a new "Super Absorber" synthetic chamois
and wipe from front to back, avoiding swirling motions. If the canopy
is really clean with only a small smudge I use Plexus with a miracle
fabric cloth. I try not to clean the canopy on a daily basis for fear
of creating fine scratches that accumulate in number over time. I do
not routinely use a canopy cover simply to avoid scratching the
canopy. Do not use solvent near the canopy for fear of splashing. In
the Spring, avoid parking the glider near trees that are releasing
pollen as it sticks to the canopy. To recondition a canopy with many
scratches I have heard that Micro-Mesh is the treatment of choice.

Happy soaring this Spring,
John aka November Bravo

John aka November Bravo