windshield film

[rickoshea]

i'm thinking of installing a hand operated windshield wiper on my hardcoat poly windshield to remove the snow when i'm running my tracks.has any one used the clear window safety film to keep the scratches to a minimum,and if so,how hard is it to remove when it's time to recoat it?

 

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[Alan_Vander]

We were looking at the nascar type stuff a while back but i cant remember the price. Or where we found it at. Just a thought. Maybe worthless.

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[Mudder]

I tried the Security/shatter film and it dulled the view, so took it off. Got some from Glass shop when building code required it for window next to steps.

 

[rickoshea]

i just ordered some 4 mil clear safety film and a wiper from amazon.i'm going to give it a try.apparently kerosene works on poly to remove anything from poly sheets.it's got the hardcoat on the windshield and i'm not sure what kind of coating that is.either way i'm going to get scratches eventually so i may as well get in front of it now. i'm hoping someone has done this already but if i have to be the guiney pig,so be it.

 

[rickoshea]

I tried the Security/shatter film and it dulled the view, so took it off. Got some from Glass shop when building code required it for window next to steps.

think it's worse than the dust and mud from a normal ride,or the steam from the engine while playing in the snow?not trying to be a smart ass,just trying to compare.

 

[Mudder]

Just think of it as an extra layer of dullness added to the dust and mud. Maybe my stuff was too thick. When its dusty, I change to a half windshield. Let us know how your stuff works. All good, LOL.

 

[rickoshea]

the thinnest i found was 3 mil.i went with 4.when i trail ride i lose the windshield and wear my half face shield helmet any ways.i'm thinking of a half windshield for the trails eventually.i want better shocks but keep buying other things for it instead.

 

[rickoshea]

i just remembered i have 2 sheets of 1/2" lexan up at the cottage.i'm going to test the film on a corner of a sheet and see how it looks.if it looks ok on a piece that thick it should be ok for the windshield.🤞

 

[Alan_Vander]

i just ordered some 4 mil clear safety film and a wiper from amazon.i'm going to give it a try.apparently kerosene works on poly to remove anything from poly sheets.it's got the hardcoat on the windshield and i'm not sure what kind of coating that is.either way i'm going to get scratches eventually so i may as well get in front of it now. i'm hoping someone has done this already but if i have to be the guiney pig,so be it.

When mine started messing up it kinda looked like that coating on plastic safety glasses. Silicone based i believe.

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[trigger]

It won't last long on a poly windshield either. Tinted my halfshield years ago and was told it would bubble up before I did it...they were right.

 

[Hawk53]

i just ordered some 4 mil clear safety film and a wiper from amazon.i'm going to give it a try.apparently kerosene works on poly to remove anything from poly sheets.it's got the hardcoat on the windshield and i'm not sure what kind of coating that is.either way i'm going to get scratches eventually so i may as well get in front of it now. i'm hoping someone has done this already but if i have to be the guiney pig,so be it.

Let us know how it works for ya.

 

[rickoshea]

will do.might take a while though.the seat mod is my top priority.

 

[Ellinger]

Have any of you guys ever tried the tear offs? Something like they use in stock car racing. I’ve always thought it’d be awesome to have peel aways for my windshield just like I had on goggles as a kid. I know they’re pricey but someone could make a killing if they produced them for sxs market

 

[Mudder]

Have any of you guys ever tried the tear offs? Something like they use in stock car racing. I’ve always thought it’d be awesome to have peel aways for my windshield just like I had on goggles as a kid. I know they’re pricey but someone could make a killing if they produced them for sxs market

Just hope they don’t leave tear offs on the trails like beer cans.

 

[Ktulu814]

I got some clear static cling form decorative films. They will send you sample of different products. Can’t remember the one I got but look around and you’ll find the clear. On a brand new wind shield it makes it a little less clear but if you already have some blemishes it isn’t great. I bout a roll of it for around $30 and it’s enough to do mine twice.

 

[trigger]

It'll bubble up and look like sh** shortly. Tried tinting my half shield and was told that it'll react with the poly. Did it anyway and they were right.

 

[Mudder]

Tried the window security film. Wasted $30.

 

[Ktulu814]

I’ve had it on for almost a year with no problems.