Plexus windshield cleaner

[newt]

At the moment for us, Vuplex is the only game in town. I have found Vuplex to be not as good as Plexus. I tend to use a lot more to get the same bug guts removal effect, and the press nozzle seems to be one that is prone to blocking up and a bit of an awkward design that doesn’t lend itself to an even press down. Vuplex is cheaper but I use more, (or waste it when the can is nearly empty,the nozzle clogs up, and I give up in frustration ).

You can pry the nozzle off and replace it with one you've liberated from a can of bug spray.

- mark

 

[PaulvS]

At the moment for us, Vuplex is the only game in town. I have found Vuplex to be not as good as Plexus. I tend to use a lot more to get the same bug guts removal effect, and the press nozzle seems to be one that is prone to blocking up and a bit of an awkward design that doesn’t lend itself to an even press down. Vuplex is cheaper but I use more, (or waste it when the can is nearly empty,the nozzle clogs up, and I give up in frustration ).

Don H
Sydney, Aus

I haven't been able to find Plexus either but Vuplex has been the next best thing. The way I use it is to first remove the bug guts with a light spray of mild car wash diluted in a spray trigger bottle and clean water in a bucket and a microfibre cloth. After the surfaces are cleaned I follow up with spray of Vuplex and wipe clear. This removes any water marks and leaves a protective film that makes it easier to remove the bugs the next time around.
The bugs clean off easier right after flying, rather than maybe a day or two later when they are fully dried on and stuck.

 

[planenutz]

I have found Vuplex to be not as good as Plexus. I tend to use a lot more to get the same bug guts removal effect...

Don H
Sydney, Aus

With the bugs you guys have in Australia I think its surprising you don't need to use paint stripper to get them off your windscreen...!

 

[Tracer 10]

I have a can of the 210 that came with the RV-4. It seems to work about the same as the Plexus.

We used 210 on all the plexiglass on our Army helicopters and I buy it from AS & used it for many years on my RV-6.

 

[RV7 To Go]

So far 210 is the closest to Plexus that I have found. It foams up like Plexus and wipes away clear the same. Seems to have a lemony scent. ClearView, Prist and Brillianize don't make the grade for me. McFarlane Best DAM cleaner works well but is more work as you have to follow up with a buffing cloth that you don't require with 210 or Plexus. It does leave a nice clear windscreen though. Testing done! 210 for the hangar and a small squirt bottle of McFarlane's in the plane for me. (I don't like the idea of a pressurized can in the cabin so no 210 in the plane)

 

[Capt]

With the bugs you guys have in Australia I think its surprising you don't need to use paint stripper to get them off your windscreen...!

Yeah the biggest bugs are bloody Kangaroos! There’s more Roos than people down under! The senseless buggers are a hazard for all transport!

 

[rv8ch]

I read documentation from one of the canopy manufacturers not to use furniture polish.

I ask every canopy/windscreen supplier I see when I go to aviation events, and they say "just use water, lots of it". Not sure why they don't recommend one of the suppliers discussed in this thread. I use this stuff since it's readily available here:

MOTUL MC CARE M1 HELMET & VISOR CLEAN - Motul

MOTUL MC CARE M1 HELMET & VISOR CLEAN - Motul

www.motul.com

 

[Bavafa]

So far 210 is the closest to Plexus that I have found. It foams up like Plexus and wipes away clear the same. Seems to have a lemony scent. ClearView, Prist and Brillianize don't make the grade for me. McFarlane Best DAM cleaner works well but is more work as you have to follow up with a buffing cloth that you don't require with 210 or Plexus. It does leave a nice clear windscreen though. Testing done! 210 for the hangar and a small squirt bottle of McFarlane's in the plane for me. (I don't like the idea of a pressurized can in the cabin so no 210 in the plane)

I bought a 210 to give it a try and not so impressed. Today I went back to plain water it seems cleans up the bugs easier.

 

[71459]

Has anyone mentioned Plas-Tec yet? Been using this for 25 years and it is the absolute best.

PLAS-TEC PLEX/PLAS CLNER GAL | Aircraft Spruce

PLAS-TEC PLEX/PLAS CLNER GAL Plas-Tec® cleans, shines, and protects todays high-tech plastics. Plas-Tec® is a non-aggressive, optically clear cleaner that lifts fingerprints and smudges, leaving a protective, anti-static coating tha

www.aircraftspruce.com

 

[RV7 To Go]

Has anyone mentioned Plas-Tec yet? Been using this for 25 years and it is the absolute best.

PLAS-TEC PLEX/PLAS CLNER GAL | Aircraft Spruce

PLAS-TEC PLEX/PLAS CLNER GAL Plas-Tec® cleans, shines, and protects todays high-tech plastics. Plas-Tec® is a non-aggressive, optically clear cleaner that lifts fingerprints and smudges, leaving a protective, anti-static coating tha

www.aircraftspruce.com

Guess I will have to give that a try. Thanks for the heads up. Certainly much cheaper than the other stuff!

 

[jbDC9]

Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish is all you need; it works well on all surfaces, safe on plastic, smells nice. Available at local Honda shops or online for $8-9/can. With Plexus being insanely overpriced at $29/can, I see no reason to throw money down that rat hole…

https://prohondaoils.com/product/spray-cleaner-and-polish/