Interstate windscreen material

[blastedbugler]

A question re the material used for the Interstate windscreen.
My standard windscreen has a lot of scratches & the coating appears to be coming off.
It is time to replace it.
I will be reducing the height also, as I like to look over the screen.
The existing screen uses a polycarbonate which is coated to protect the surface.
To obtain a new screen it has to come from the USA & has a high cost.
I can get one made locally at the right price from polycarbonate, but with no coating.
Is there a way of protecting the new screen from scratches OR do I just have to be careful when cleaning.
Don ( Aussie )

[Michvalk]

There are several manufacturers using poly, and lexan and several variations of both. I would think that poly would need a little extra care when cleaning, but am no expert at all. Many have removed the coating and used the windshield afterward, so, I assume that it is not bad to take care of. If you go to the top of the tech page and search windshield, you will find tons of info on cleaning and care. Probably have many answers posted as well.

[pancho]

I used a product called Turtle Wax Scratch and Swirl Remover to polish out uncoated polycarbonate (I sanded the coating off my windshield),,,, it works very well with a polishing wheel. For maintenance of a new piece, just rubbing it out by hand once in awhile would probably keep it pristine.

[Cotton Mouth]

Don   I have used Plexus plastic cleaner "which was developed for use in aviation, specifically for cleaning and protecting aircraft windshields and painted surfaces."  Use it to quick clean and polish the entire bike also.  http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/fb/cleaning_windshield.html

Plexus along with a clean microfiber cloth has kept mine looking nice and easy to maintain.  I do not know if mine has a protective coating.

[Hoser]

A question re the material used for the Interstate windscreen.
My standard windscreen has a lot of scratches & the coating appears to be coming off.
It is time to replace it.
I will be reducing the height also, as I like to look over the screen.
The existing screen uses a polycarbonate which is coated to protect the surface.
To obtain a new screen it has to come from the USA & has a high cost.
I can get one made locally at the right price from polycarbonate, but with no coating.
Is there a way of protecting the new screen from scratches OR do I just have to be careful when cleaning.
Don ( Aussie )

Clearview can sell you a shield at any height you want, custom made, it takes about 3 weeks to deliver, they build it to order.  I have one, no scratches after eight years.  Hoser
 http://www.clearviewshields.com/