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Old May 17th 11, 04:47 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
bildan
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Default How do I remove white fog from canopy?

On May 15, 7:50*pm, Blake Miller wrote:
I just picked up a new - used Phoebus C and the canopy is not scratchd
but has a slight white fog that cannot be removed with traditional
cleaning, Does anyone know if a product is available that will remove
this white fog?

If anyone is wondering, this is the Phoebus C that was on W & W for
the last 3/4 of a year. I am very pleased with the glider and was in
even better condition than I thought it would be in. I plan on making
this Phoebus like new over the next few years and replacing the
canopy. But in the meantime I would like to remove the white fog for a
clearer view while soaring.

Blake S Miller


I've polished out some badly scratched canopys but it's not an hours
work - more like weeks or months of very patient work climbing a steep
learning curve. I consider it a winter project. The results can be
pretty nice though.

If you need it done in a hurry, see if a professional plastics shop
will take the project. These guys can work wonders with Plexiglass.
I've seen cracks and scratches from a loose canopy being blown across
a ramp made to totally disappear. They usually aren't too expensive
compared to the alternatives.

Bill Daniels