Cleaning motor home windows

[Storm123]

Whats the best thing to clean the plastic windows in the motor home

 

[IanF]

The wife

 

[Storm123]

Lol mmm

 

[Just smiffy]

Just a cloth in water with a tiny bit of washing up liquid and dry straight away.... keeps the condensation down too...

 

[Storm123]

Thank you

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[pyro]

Our manual (Chausson) says soap and water only, mild detergent, warm water, no abrasives

It also says to keep aerosols & hairspray away from windows as the solvent damages them. That would include air freshner

 

[Storm123]

Nice one

 

[Madcaravanner]

Our manual (Chausson) says soap and water only, mild detergent, warm water, no abrasives

It also says to keep aerosols & hairspray away from windows as the solvent damages them. That would include air freshner

Err Yess if you use a solvent based air freshener

BUT if the plastic ones are scratched the best advice I've been given is Brasso and lots of time

 

[pyro]

Err Yess if you use a solvent based air freshener

BUT if the plastic ones are scratched the best advice I've been given is Brasso and lots of time

The question being asked was how to clean the windows, not how to remove scratches.

Almost all aerosols use a solvent of one sort or another as a propellant, that risks causing damage to the windows.

According to Chausson, Page 9:

"It is strongly recommended not to use aerosols near the bay windows and skylights (risk of ring formation).
These windows must be cleaned exclusively with water and mild soap. never use detergent products, including those designed for everyday use. In particular, those based on hydrocarbons or alcohol may alter window transparency and even cause cracking"

And Page 59 states:

"The methacrylate glass of the panoramic windows, such as that in the living cell bays, must be cleaned only with soapy water or with special products for methacrylate glass. Fine scratches and some dull stains may be removed with polish and a soft cloth."

Brasso contains solvent, therefore I would test a small hidden area first before attacking the whole area. I have heard anecdotal reports that use of Brasso removes a UV protective film applied during manufacture, resulting in exposure to potential sun damage.

The expert advice to dealing with scratches is given here: http://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum...ng-acrylic-plastic-windows-headlights.118070/

 

[Charlie123]

Err Yess if you use a solvent based air freshener

BUT if the plastic ones are scratched the best advice I've been given is Brasso and lots of time

Brass is the last thing you should use on plastic or acrylic windows. It contains ammonia which will discolour them.

Also please please do not use fairy liquid on ANY of the surfaces on your expensive vehicles.

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[Gorse Hill]

Brass is the last thing you should use on plastic or acrylic windows. It contains ammonia which will discolour them.

Also please please do not use fairy liquid on ANY of the surfaces on your expensive vehicles.

why no fairly liquid Charlie ? and what do you use if it says soapy water
Am assuming from your other thread that polish is to be used, starting with the lowest cut

 

[Chaumo]

Autoglym Fast Glass works for me.

 

[rosalan]

Another for Autoglym products. They do two 'glass' cleaning products and both seem to work well but the Fast Glass seems easier to apply. I am sure that products like toothpaste, metal polish and vinegar can all do good jobs, but why not use a product that is designed to do the job?

 

[Baycott]

The wife

I'm telling Ashley

 

[Charlie123]

why no fairly liquid Charlie ? and what do you use if it says soapy water
Am assuming from your other thread that polish is to be used, starting with the lowest cut

Fairy liquid is not mild soap it's very aggressive and contains much salt which if it gets down your van that you have perhaps waxed will strip that wax on contact . It's way way to strong and it's horribly aggressive.

If you are doing regular cleaning of the windows.....

Swill as much dust off as you can

Them using a very mild soap like car shampoo and warm water gently clean using a nice soft microfibre towel

Dry off with another soft microfibre Bobs yer muvvers bruvver.

I thought this thread was about cleaning not polishing ? Am I confused ?

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[Gorse Hill]

Fairy liquid is not mild soap it's very aggressive and contains much salt which if it gets down your van that you have perhaps waxed will strip that wax on contact . It's way way to strong and it's horribly aggressive.

If you are doing regular cleaning of the windows.....

Swill as much dust off as you can

Them using a very mild soap like car shampoo and warm water gently clean using a nice soft microfibre towel

Dry off with another soft microfibre Bobs yer muvvers bruvver.

I thought this thread was about cleaning not polishing ? Am I confused ?

My mistake Charlie, I looked at the link above, however that was for removing small scratches am the one confused