If you’ve ever been frustrated with making a canopy as clear as possible, I’ve got something that will help.

One of the most important features of an aircraft model is a nice, clear canopy that allows you to see the cockpit’s interior. Like most aircraft modelers, I’ve coated the canopy with Pledge FloorCare Multi-Surface Finish and polished it with Tamiya’s compound and the Novus polishing set. In some cases, especially with larger items (like Academy’s 1/48 scale CH-53E helicopter) that are heavily masked and subsequently handled during assembly, the canopy can be a little cloudy, even after the usual polishing treatment.

I’ve recently tried a product called Wipe New Headlight Restore. It has a microfiber cloth treated with a nanopolymer solution. Just snip off a piece of the cloth and wipe down your canopy. It’s magic. The canopy becomes crystal-clear instantly, and it stays clear.

Tip submitted by:
Glenn Hoover
Gloucester City, N.J.