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  1. Boomer, Nov 13, 2018
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    What does everyone use to keep your bridge curtains clear and clean? Any products better than the others nowadays? I used to use alcohol and cheesecloth 30 years ago but that is a no no with the new formulas I am told
  2. Capt J, Nov 14, 2018
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    Aquatech enclosure clear spray to clean them. It's a spray, you just spray it on and wipe it off. Or the IMAR cleaner. Then wax them with either the IMAR strataglass polish......or collinite insulator wax......either or.
  3. CaboFly, Nov 14, 2018
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    I keep my clears clean with a Shurhold swivel pad combo and Mermaids Boat wash and wax.
  4. ranger58sb, Nov 15, 2018
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    Our enclosure is a combination of Makrolon and Regalite. We've only ever used the Imar 301 (cleaner) and 302 (polish) that are also recommended for Strataglass. Can't say that rules out other products; it's just our experience. Since "clears" are usually actually specific products, you might research OEM clears suppliers for their recommended cleaning products...

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  5. CaboFly, Nov 15, 2018
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    I suppose where some confusion may be is regarding in what capacity you are using the product and when. I am using boat wash and wax on my Barrett enclosure after every trip with a religious amount of water. This is the first area I wash after every trip.

    I use a polycarbonate specific spray cleaner and micro fiber towel if I am out on the boat and need to clean something on the clears that catches my eye.

    Attached is a pic I took after changing out the LED Nav lights in hardtop and is a good pic of the clears.

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  6. Capt J, Nov 15, 2018
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  7. Boomer, Nov 15, 2018
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    Thanks all....I have the soft sided roll ups that are 2 years old need attention...lots of scratches from salt I am assuming
  8. Capt J, Nov 15, 2018
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    The IMAR polish after using the cleaner first is probably your best bet.
  9. ranger58sb, Nov 16, 2018
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    Yeah, I'd start with the Imar products. Don't expect miracles from the polish, though. Try it, then evaluate whether something else might be required.

    CaboF's clears look great, I'd guess most likely from a combination of technique (including copious water), frequency (after every trip), and the covered dock house. Product may or may not be a large factor?

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  10. Boomer, Nov 16, 2018
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    Where do you get the imar stuff? Ebay? West marine, defender?
  11. PacBlue, Nov 16, 2018
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    Nice work, that is the definition of "clear"!
  12. mfan46, Nov 16, 2018
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    Where did you purchase the nav lites. Very nice.
  13. Capt J, Nov 16, 2018
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    I believe ALL 3 mentioned carry IMAR strataglass cleaner, and the IMAR strataglass polish.
  14. CaboFly, Nov 16, 2018
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    Lights are built into top. The hardtop has a cavity in the corner that hold in a custom piece of clear plastic with led light placed behind. I replaced both this past winter as part of maintenance. Here is a pic or two after removal and before cleanup.

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    Nice, Thanks Capt J . I learn something new every time I log on to YF. Time for me to buy more stuff for my boat!
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    Boomer! now you just need the time, an Ocean Yachts load of nice soft cotton white rags, and a gallon of elbow grease!
  17. Boomer, Nov 25, 2018
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    Baby steps.....rofl...one headache at a time
  18. YachtForums, Nov 25, 2018
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    CaboFly,

    Earlier in the thread I reduced the size of your flybridge pic, which was 1800 pixels. I don't mind processing the occasional image for members as a courtesy but if you're going to upload more pics, please reduce them to 640 pixels as per our guidelines. We have a lot of viewers on satnav and big pics use more bandwidth. This can slow down page loads and cost them more $$$.

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  19. CaboFly, Nov 25, 2018
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    Sorry. Thought I remembered to resize.
  20. Boomer, Nov 25, 2018
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    Just found a leaking steering line...time to replace it...
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