Best Way To Restore a Plastic Windshield?

[BassThumb]

What is the best way to polish scratches and restore the windshield of a Stratos? There are a few nasty scuffs in it from before I bought it.

Will the windshield still be clear after compounding and glazing with a buffer? I use 3M Marine Compound and Finesse-It 2 Glaze.

What if I lightly wetsanded some of the rough patches before the compound and glaze? How would it look then?

Thanks.

[Way2slow]

Sand them out and buff it with plastic buffing compound.  I start with 1,200 grit and work up to 2,000 grit.  Then use something like this http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/1PBF7?Pid=search on a cotton wheel.  You might want to practice on a piece of plexiglass before working on the windshield.  It's very easy to make it wavey, or burn and discolor it if not done right.

[Catt]

If it's too bad here's a site that sales orginal windshields

http://www.candomarineparts.com/StratosWindshields.html

[Olebiker]

You can get a whole new windshield made by Custom Mold and Tint.  They do a great job at a very reasonable price.

[Catt]

You can get a whole new windshield made by Custom Mold and Tint. They do a great job at a very reasonable price.

Very interesting company, I'm looking to replace mine 

[Olebiker]

You can get a whole new windshield made by Custom Mold and Tint. They do a great job at a very reasonable price.

Very interesting company, I'm looking to replace mine

The windshield they made to replace mine is much better quality than the original.

[Catt]

I like the idea you can pick the thickness & color 

[BassThumb]

Thanks Way2slow, I might have to try that, but I'm considering a new one now.  I heard that Mirror Glaze is a good option, too.

Thanks Catt, but I don't see a windshield for mine on there.  It's a 2004 Stratos 275 Pro XL.

That's a good looking place, Olebiker.  It would be easy to replicate mine.  I'll have to give them a call.  Thanks.

[Glenn]

I use Mirror Glaze and then follow up with BTS. Looks as good as new!