2010 and 2011 Hi-Lo Front Window

RichR

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The front window on our 2310H has become foggy looking. I have tried various products to attempt to clean it but it appears the problem lies in the material. The window is made from Lexan which is similar to what football helmets and maybe motorcycle windshields are made from.

Does anyone else have this problem or have a solution?
 
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Just a thought.

Would a glass repair place have a commercial product that will do a better job of restoration? Maybe a phone call will give you an answer.
 
sam said:
Would a glass repair place have a commercial product that will do a better job of restoration? Maybe a phone call will give you an answer.
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Good thought Sam! It made me think to call the local cycle shop as well.
Thanks!
 
JackandJanet said:
I wonder if the headlight restorer products would work?

- Jack
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I'm thinking that it is a breakdown of the Lexan do to time and weather. If that's the case only replacement will fix it. I've tried a number of things and none seem to have any effect. It looks like it is cruddy dirty. Hi-Lo screwed up I'm afraid.
 
I agree!!

HiLo screwed up when they changed the front window to Lexan. As you have found out it looks dirty. It doesn't have any window guard. On a four lane road the uncoming traffic is somewhat blinded by the reflection of the Lexan. HiLo probably thought this material would save on weight. Nothing like tried and true materials.
 
sam said:
HiLo screwed up when they changed the front window to Lexan. As you have found out it looks dirty. It doesn't have any window guard. On a four lane road the uncoming traffic is somewhat blinded by the reflection of the Lexan. HiLo probably thought this material would save on weight. Nothing like tried and true materials.
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The good old operating window with the cover was the best. We would have opted for a 2009 2209T but there were no more to be had at the time.

But, I do have a brand new window that was given to us because the gas bottle cover scraped the original. I stored the new one away. They also gave us a fiberglass bottle cover that gave more clearance to stop the problem.
 
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The window tint idea may help keep the interior cooler too, since the window doesn't open for ventilation.

- Jack
 
Hi Rich, we have the same trailer 2310. Have the same problem. Tired many types of cleaners, even those made to clean Aircraft windows. Some success, with the 3 step Novus cleaners, along with a foam buffing pad on my drill. It was already looking like heck, worth a try. I could get it looking a lot better, but not perfect.
Then I had the trailer detailed. The detailer had a nice 12 inch wheel/foam pad.
He asked if I wanted the front window cleaned. Give it a try!
Took him about 20 min, when he was done, looked like new from the outside. From the inside, a lot better but just a slight haze in spots. But still 90% better.
Been 6 months and still looks good.
I agree, Hi Lo screwed up putting this type of window in!
 
Thanks for the report. I tried a number of things with no success, even a cleaner made for things like motorcycle windshields. I don't have a buffer and have been afraid to try something like that in the fear of messing it up even more.

I'm glad you got yours straightened up.
 
Rich, at some point I will replace it. Is the window you got from the factory, just a large flat piece?
 
If the haze is due to somewhat to oxidation, then I know at least baking soda as a buffing agent works on my Honda's acrylic car headlight lenses to make them clear again. Perhaps it might also work on the Lexan.
 
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