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Title: RT deflector yellowed
Post by: schrocketeer on May 22, 2019, 12:03:28 PM
The deflector strip on my '85 RT has yellowed quite a bit more than the rest of the windshield. Is there any treatment to de-yellow it?
I've seen new deflector strips for $75, or the aftermarket total windshield replacements for $300'ish, but those both seem expensive.
Any suggestions?
Title: Re: RT deflector yellowed
Post by: Chaos on May 22, 2019, 03:09:22 PM
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Title: Re: RT deflector yellowed
Post by: daveson on May 22, 2019, 06:53:52 PM
Sometimes clear plastic can be de yellowed with cut and polish,  wouldn't hurt to try it. I've done it on headlights for roadworthies, but I go El cheapo now with nifty or something similar.
Title: Re: RT deflector yellowed
Post by: Martin on May 22, 2019, 07:28:21 PM
I use Meguiars PlastX and a 6" bench grinder fitted with a 6'' loose cotton buffing wheel that I only used on plastic. I have a separate buff for metal. The buff speeds up the process but requires a gentle approach with light pressure and the object needs to be kept moving. A slower safer method is to do it by hand. I have been told not to use silicone spray products on acrylic as it can cause fatigue cracks in the plastic.
Regards Martin.