mgtf rear window opaque

mgtf rear window opaque was created by Grumpster

Posted 3 years 2 weeks ago #197487
Hello Chaps. l have just bought a tf a little merlot influence while scanning ebay. managed oil and filter change thanks to youtube but now require a new rear window to replace my opaque one. where or who can l get one from. thanks
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Replied by Bob on topic mgtf rear window opaque

Posted 3 years 2 weeks ago #197488
Hello and :welcome:

I've just sent mine away to have a new panel fitted, ebay item number 254234496505. You will need rivets and a foam strip to re-fit the window.
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Replied by Grumpster on topic mgtf rear window opaque

Posted 3 years 2 weeks ago #197489
Hi Bob where have you sent it to and what was the cost.I live in Weston Favell is there anywhere local.
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Replied by BruceTF135 on topic mgtf rear window opaque

Posted 3 years 2 weeks ago #197490
If your rear window is opaque but undamaged, you may be able to use plastic polish. I used Meguiars Plastx Plastic Cleaner which worked wonders with some effort but several others recommend Greygate.

If it is damaged, replacement is probably the only solution. Try eBay or look around for someone that does car hoods, boat covers, caravan awnings or similar.
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Replied by Grumpster on topic mgtf rear window opaque

Posted 3 years 2 weeks ago #197491
Thanks for reply, just ordered Meguiars, see how it goes
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Replied by Bob on topic mgtf rear window opaque

Posted 3 years 2 weeks ago #197497
Hello. Not sure of anywhere local to you. The ebay seller is in Northern Ireland. It cost me around £7 to post from Lancashire, I cut out the plastic and put the rear panel in an A4 jiffy bag. The return postage is in with the cost so around £65 all in. The rivets are 3.2mm x 15mm you'll be fine with 25, item number 254428926419.
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Replied by Grumpster on topic mgtf rear window opaque

Posted 3 years 2 weeks ago #197498
thanks for reply, l am going to have a crack at polishing with Maguairs Plasix first, but now have a fallback, another question, my oil temp gauge is not working where is the sensor located ?
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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic mgtf rear window opaque

Posted 3 years 2 weeks ago #197499
Look for your oil filter, it's nearby...:nonod:

David
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Replied by bryan young on topic mgtf rear window opaque

Posted 3 years 2 weeks ago #197502
I polished mine with Renovo plastic polish took around 2 hours of polishing to remove the cloudiness and scratches on both sides, rubbed in small circles, then finished with Autoglym super resin polish, it came up crystal clear,
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Replied by talkingcars on topic mgtf rear window opaque

Posted 3 years 2 weeks ago #197534
The screen goes opaque due to oxidisation so polishing to remove the oxidisation will take it back to clear.

Also the oxidisation makes the screen brittle and liable to split.

I did mine with graygate polish, only around £7 from eBay and you don't need much.
Used by BT, NASA and Talkingcars, must be good.


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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic mgtf rear window opaque

Posted 3 years 2 weeks ago #197539

The screen goes opaque due to oxidisation so polishing to remove the oxidisation will take it back to clear.

Also the oxidisation makes the screen brittle and liable to split.

I did mine with graygate polish, only around £7 from eBay and you don't need much.
Used by BT, NASA and Talkingcars , must be good.

Can't get a better recommendation than that!:woo2:

David
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Replied by Grumpster on topic mgtf rear window opaque

Posted 3 years 1 week ago #197562
Gave the window an hours worth of rubbing and it has made a difference from totally opaque to being able to see slightly blurred cars behind, so a good improvement. I will give it another go and should come clearer thanks for all comments
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