From digest.v5.n29 Thu Jul 25 11:40:07 1996
From: JONES.D.H-_at_smtpgty.bwi.wec.com (JONES.D.H-)
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 1996 14:33:30 -0400
Subject: re:325iC rear window

     >Hi Digest,
     >The rear plastic window on my 325iC has cloudy strips running 
     >horizontally across the window.  The Bentley manual states that these 
     >can be removed by, "heating the area to a maximum of 90 degreesC 
     >(195F)". Has anyone tried this and if so any further suggestions?  
     >Will a hair dryer do the job?
     >Thanks for any advice.
     >Gary Little, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
     >1987 325iC with 190,000 km
     
     Gary,
        I have a '90 325iC that I got used in 1992 (I am the second owner). 
     I have used Meguiar's #17 Mirror Glaze Plastic Cleaner ever since and have
     had no problems with cloudiness.  Alas, you already have the cloudy 
     strips.  The cleaner may still work to some extent.
        As far as the Bently manual, I have never used a hair dryer, but 
     have noticed that the hot summer sun can effect the rear window.  As 
     you may notice after lowering and raising the top, the rear window 
     sometimes has a few creases (I always use a towel between the window 
     as I fold it into the rear hoop).  In the hot summer, the heat will 
     make the creases disappear!
        I would try the Cleaner first -- let it dry a little before buffing 
     it off.  You may be amazed!
     
     Dave Jones
     Baltimore