Checking Windshield or Windscreen Regularly

The windshield and windscreen are a polycarbonate material which is softer but stronger than glass. It will scratch.

Before washing, flush as much loose dirt off as possible by thoroughly rinsing with warm water using a soft cloth or sponge. Wash with mild soap or detergent and rinse thoroughly with clean water. The following cleaning agents are compatible with polycarbonate when used according to the manufacturer’s recommendations: Formula 409™ (without ammonia), Joy™, and Palmolive Liquid™. To prevent water spots, thoroughly dry the windshield with a chamois or moist sponge. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Avoid cleaning in direct sunlight to prevent streaking.

IMPORTANT: Some cleaning compounds may attack the polycarbonate material, resulting in cracks that will weaken the material.

Never use compounds that contain substances such as ammonia, gasoline, lacquer thinner, and turpentine.

Never use substances such as acetic acid, acetone, benzene, benzyl alcohol, brake fluid, butylic acid, carbon tetrachloride, ethyl ether, methyl alcohol, phenol, sodium sulfide, sodium hydroxide, sodium nitrate, trichloethylene, toluene, xylene, or petroleum products.

To minimize scratches and improve visibility by filling in existing scratches, it is recommended that the windows be polished or waxed regularly. Some commercially-available polishes and waxes that are recommended include: Meguiar’s PlastX™ Clear Plastic Cleaner and Polish, and Johnson’s Paste Floor Wax. First, test effectiveness of polish or wax in a small corner of the windshield.

IMPORTANT: If cracks or surface crazing are observed, or if viewing through the windshield is impaired, replace windshield.