How to clean the clear plastic on golf cart enclosure

 
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Old 12-01-2024, 05:15 AM
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Any non ammonia window cleaner with a micro fiber cloth will work fine. I use the natural cleaner you can buy at Walmart, for about $2.
 
Old 12-01-2024, 07:20 AM
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210 polish. Been using it for almost 30 years, boat and golf cart. The best!
I also recommend 210 plastic cleaner and polish. I've used it for years on my boat isinglass with great results and now on my golf carts.
 
Old 12-01-2024, 08:04 AM
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Plexus is good, but Novus plastic polish is better in my experience.
This I stumbled onto this product 30+ years ago at a commercial acrylic wholesale place and I haven't found anything else that comes close.

Simply rinse off the cart with a hose, spray on the Novus and lightly buff it off with a clean microfiber cloth. It contains ingredients that actually nourish the plastic and replace oils in it. You probably won't need it but you can also try the fine scratch remover which also works fantastic.

I actually use it so much I just buy it in the 64 oz jug.

NOVUS 7020 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 | 8 Ounce Bottle https://a.co/d/g6S5iCS
 
Old 12-01-2024, 08:05 AM
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This I stumbled onto this product 30+ years ago at a commercial acrylic wholesale place and I haven't found anything better.

Simply rinse off the cart with a hose spray on the Novus and lightly buff it off. It contains ingredients that actually nourish the plastic and replace oils in it. You probably won't need it but you can also try the fine scratch remover which also works fantastic.

I actually use it so much I just buy it in the 64 oz jug.

NOVUS 7020 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 | 8 Ounce Bottle https://a.co/d/g6S5iCS
 
Old 12-01-2024, 08:05 AM
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I use Klear-to-Sea. I have used this on my boat enclosure for years.
 
Old 12-01-2024, 08:12 AM
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Get Novus 2 to buff out the dull spots. Use Novus 1 regularly for daily cleaning.
 
Old 12-01-2024, 09:04 AM
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Agree with previous posters about the Novus products. I had been using Novus for years on motorcycle windshields, and it is a definite go-to for the Isinglass plastic on golf cart enclosures. You can buy a kit that includes all 3 "steps" of their product. #3 is for heavy scratches, #2 for mild scratches/clouding, and #1 is the polish. For golf carts, you will likely never need #3, but it could help salvage severely scratched or clouded plastic. Try some...you'll leave the other products in your rearview mirror.
 
Old 12-01-2024, 09:06 AM
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Relative newbie, Bought a golf cart that is a couple of years old. Used the enclosures for rain but now using occasionally on these cool mornings for temperature control. Does anyway have any suggestions/experience on ways to improve the visibility on the clear plastic? Some smudge/cloudy looking areas. Thanks in advance.
I use Pledge furniture polish and it’s also good on the windshield.
 
Old 12-01-2024, 12:03 PM
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Ain't nothing grandma's spit and an old hanky can't clean. 🤠
 
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My cart 12 years old and I can see just fine.
 
Old 12-01-2024, 12:11 PM
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This is the product you want: Amazon.com

Per Amazon, product is no longer available and not sure if it will be.
 
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Per Amazon, product is no longer available and not sure if it will be.
That's odd. I bought some last week from Amazon. If you've ever owned an airplane, boat or motorcycle with a windshield, Plexus is the only product to use.

Novus is similar, but has more abrasives in it (depending on which one you buy).

Meguiar's also has a similar product.
 
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Relative newbie, Bought a golf cart that is a couple of years old. Used the enclosures for rain but now using occasionally on these cool mornings for temperature control. Does anyway have any suggestions/experience on ways to improve the visibility on the clear plastic? Some smudge/cloudy looking areas. Thanks in advance.
Plexus is a favorite of pilots/airplane owners. Tip: wipe in a vertical motion only….. not circular.
 
Old 12-01-2024, 05:39 PM
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Plexus is a favorite of pilots/airplane owners. Tip: wipe in a vertical motion only….. not circular.
No big deal with my Cirrus, but this canopy took a lot of Plexus and you needed extra long arms to avoid the "circular". Good point though, I forgot to mention that!
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