Why do we not recommend motorcycle windshield polishing?
Motorcycle windshields are made of plastics – most commonly plexiglass (PMMA) or polycarbonate (PC). Both materials are delicate and easily scratched. Theoretically, they can be polished, but in practice: – the process requires extreme precision – too much pressure or aggressive products cause deformation, waves, and clouding, – the effect is short-lived – the windshield starts scratching again after just a few weeks of use, – the time and effort invested are not adequate to the result – polishing a windshield can take several hours, and the effect is barely noticeable, – the windshield loses its optical properties – even slight deviations in surface structure can cause image distortion and reduced visibility. In summary: when polishing a windshield, it’s easy to ruin it and hard to fix it.The biggest risk – optical distortions!
What often looks like a “nicely polished windshield” frequently has micro-discolorations and an uneven surface. The effects include: – light reflections at night, – a lens effect when viewed at an angle, – eye fatigue while riding, – possible issues during technical inspection. Machine polishing without prior experience carries particular risk – the windshield often ends up suitable only for replacement.Examples of windshield structural damage that come to us:
– after using aggressive chemical agents
– after long-term exposure to UV radiation
– after permanent mechanical damage
– after applying protective varnish (intended to extend the durability of the polishing effect)
Instead of polishing – it’s better to replace or reconstruct the motorcycle windshield!
In our opinion, instead of wasting time, energy, and money, it’s worth considering windshield replacement or – in the case of rare and vintage models – its reconstruction. At the NEW WAY motorcycle windshield workshop, we have been producing fairings for classic and modern motorcycles for years, including custom-made projects. Thanks to our expertise and available technology, we can recreate the shape, thickness, and finish of the original windshield, but using new, durable material resistant to scratches and UV. If you want a new windshield while changing its height, width, or adding personalization – we can help with that too! By replacing your windshield with us, you can expect perfect clarity, full compatibility with original mounting points, and peace of mind for years. Successful reconstruction of a windshield for the Ural K750 M72: 
Reconstruction of a Kawasaki VN900 Classic windshield:
