cleaning bimini windows

[Julie303]

Jolie's isinglass bimini windows are scratched and have some stains. Any way to clean this up?

[fcsob]

We use 303 Aerospace Protectant.

[Driver]

I don't think you can remove scratches but in order to prevent new ones - never use paper towel to clean them. The wood fibers in the paper are bad news. Soft cloth only....Wish the previous owner of our boat had known this. $400 to replace the clear panels in the dodger.

[jr438234606]

What the heck is isinglass? Do you mean clear vinyl?

[sailingdog]

Originally Posted by jr438234606

What the heck is isinglass? Do you mean clear vinyl?

Traditionally, for some strange reason, the clear vinyl on dodgers is generally referred to as Isinglass. Isinglass is actually a form a thin mica that is normally used in fireproofing, but also was used for window panes in Russia.

[k1vsk]

Originally Posted by jr438234606

What the heck is isinglass? Do you mean clear vinyl?

Do a search for Eisenglass (correct spelling) or even better, strataglass to understand the differences, the latter being far superior

[Slooptattoo]

Use mirror glaze, it comes in differnt grits. Primarly used on aircraft windows but used extensively in the yachting industry to clean eisenglass.

[Giulietta]

Tommyt sent me a product he bought from a guy I don't know where..

That thing is PERFECT for what you want

Give me a few minutes to see if I find the thread, if not, send Tommyt a pm and aski him what he sent me...

I swear on that stuff, it removed scartches from my windows and lewmar hatches.

EDIT:

Found it, its called PRISM POLISH see here:

CLICK THE CLICKY THINGY

[teshannon]

Originally Posted by k1vsk

Do a search for Eisenglass (correct spelling) or even better, strataglass to understand the differences, the latter being far superior

I know one of both of these manufacturers makes their own cleaner and it works very well on the grime. It will not remove scratches however. I don't think any product will do that.

[sailortjk1]

Looks like the Prism Polish guys will be at Strictly Sail Show.
If Tommyt and Alex endorse it, I will certainly give it a try.

I have never found a product that I have been happy with for cleaning the glass in the bimini. (Eisenglass) Ours have some spots that are cloudy. I hope this stuff works.