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Title: 1999 Heritage Softail Classic Windshield is foggy from age.
Post by: 4DogsanaHog on January 08, 2022, 08:04:15 AM
Do any of you know how to fix this problem? I have tried waxing but that doesn't seem to do it. Help!
Title: Re: 1999 Heritage Softail Classic Windshield is foggy from age.
Post by: Hossamania on January 08, 2022, 08:46:15 AM
You could try the Novus brand of cleaners, but at some point a new shield is the only real option.
Title: Re: 1999 Heritage Softail Classic Windshield is foggy from age.
Post by: Coyote on January 08, 2022, 09:00:45 AM
I polish them all the time the same way I polish paint. It works fine as long as the shield isn't coated. If it's coated, you'll ruin them. Use a DA sander and polishing compound.
Title: Re: 1999 Heritage Softail Classic Windshield is foggy from age.
Post by: kd on January 08, 2022, 09:06:04 AM
If you mean foggy as in internally (not crazed on the surface) it's toast.  No going back.
Title: Re: 1999 Heritage Softail Classic Windshield is foggy from age.
Post by: JW113 on January 08, 2022, 04:05:00 PM
And if you mean "foggy" like car headlights get, try some McGuiare's Plast-X. Found at almost any car parts store.

-JW
Title: Re: 1999 Heritage Softail Classic Windshield is foggy from age.
Post by: 4DogsanaHog on January 08, 2022, 05:19:47 PM
It's on the surface. I got some of it off but it isn't easy. I tried Meguiar's but it doesn't do much for it.
Title: Re: 1999 Heritage Softail Classic Windshield is foggy from age.
Post by: Coyote on January 08, 2022, 07:30:02 PM
You need to use a real painters compound.
Title: Re: 1999 Heritage Softail Classic Windshield is foggy from age.
Post by: 4DogsanaHog on January 09, 2022, 06:04:40 AM
Coyote, what is a real painters compound?
Title: Re: 1999 Heritage Softail Classic Windshield is foggy from age.
Post by: Coyote on January 09, 2022, 06:22:41 AM
Start with Ultra Cut 105. Then go to 205. Use a large buffer.
Title: Re: 1999 Heritage Softail Classic Windshield is foggy from age.
Post by: Ironpig9 on January 10, 2022, 07:26:26 AM
You said it all in your title: Old Age. 23 years is pretty good for a windshield. You've gotten your $$ worth and then some. Crack open your wallet, let out the moths and spring for a new one. Lots to choose from and I bet you'll find one you like even better than the original. BTW it's great to see where you're going, esp. in the rain. Ride that vintage bike.