Are all midyear hardtops factory or were there repros of those made as well? Is the rear glass always date coded? Thanks, David
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Re: Midyear Hardtop
David -
Several aftermarket outfits made hardtops, but they were quite different in appearance than the factory piece - not really what you'd call "reproductions". All hardtop back windows were date-coded; details are in the TM&JG. -
Re: Midyear Hardtop
I should have checked the judging manual first. I have now and have concluded this is a 63-64 top. But there is no date code on the plexiglass, nor any stamp of any kind. Does this mean the back window has been replaced? Another question, what is the best product to use for cleaning plexiglass? Thanks again.Comment
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Re: Midyear Hardtop
(1) If memory serves, the JG books address generic service replacement glass for hardtops that, for a period, was undated. Also, there was a time when you couldn't find/get replacement glass and some hand-cut their own side curtain windows using the originals as templates. That would also result in glass without dating.
(2) What to clean with? Well, depends on what you're trying to accomplish. If there's no haze/craze, soap and water works, eh? If you're trying to 'clean' and remove minor scratches + haze, well that's not 'cleaning' -- that's polishing! You'll find Meguiar's (the car wax folks) makes a whole line of products rifle-shot aimed at clear plastic care and maintenance.
Meguiars Mirror Glaze #17 is a basic clear plastic cleaner with just enough abrasive content to smooth out VERY minor surface scratches. Meguiars Mirror Glaze #10 is a higher abrasive content product specifically aimed at polishing out 'moderate' depth surface scratches in clear plastics.
These products were originally formulated for the motor cycle crowd with plastic windscreens and helmet face shields. Meguiars has a number of other plastic specific cleaners and polishers in their line. Please don't re-post asking where you can obtain in your neck of the woods; I don't know the lay of the land out your way!Comment
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Novus Plastic Polish for Hardtop Rear Window
David, A pilot friend suggested that I use Novus 1 Plastic Clean & Shine to maintain a perfectly clear hardtop rear window. Novus 2 and 3 would be for bringing plastic rear windows back that haven't been cared for. You can buy it at local regional airports or go to novuspolish.com. I had also tried Aeroshell Flight Jacket plastic polish but found the Novus products to be superior. Good luck. Jim Weeks Member #2978Comment
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Re: Novus Plastic Polish for Hardtop Rear Window
I use the Novus products and find they are excellant. I wouldn't use the #3 as it is very abrasive unless you had nothing to lose. I've found out the #2 works very well to removes scratches and you can't beat the #1 to polish the plexiglas. The #1 also repells dust. I 've purchased mine from a local industrial plastic supply house, Royal Plastics.Comment
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Re: Novus Plastic Polish for Hardtop Rear Window
I appreciate all the good advice. The window is not bad but does have some scratches. I'll go easy. Thanks again.Comment
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