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accessories since it is used to remove minor
scratches from your acrylic or plexiglass wind-
shield. It also works to eliminate any haze or fog
that may have accumulated on your windshield.
Some polishes even work to remove blemishes
on fiberglass body panels. Different manufactur-
ers have different formulas for their polish, so
read the directions to ensure proper care of your
windshield. FOLD DOWN/SPLIT/HINGED WINDSHIELD
CLIPS:
WINDSHIELD PROTECTANT: Golf car windshields do not usually come with
windshield wipers. Wipers can be purchased
along with a motor to install on your car, either
clip on or bolted. They are usually installed at the
top of your windshield so the motor does not
interfere with your dashboard. The wiper blades
come in different sizes, so check to see what
length fits best.
Windshield protectant (sometimes found in
combination with windshield polishes) can work
to repel debris from your windshield and protect
it from scratches and fog better than if there was
no protectant at all. Again, different manufactur-
ers have their own windshield protectant formu-
la, so read their directions for proper care.
WIND BLOCKING ACCESSORIES:
There are two types of golf car windshield acces-
sories that are used for blocking additional wind.
Sealers are created to block the wind from seep-
ing into your car from the gap underneath the
windshield. These are typically made from soft
flexible material that can be tucked into the gap.
Think of a rolled up towel used to block the draft
coming from underneath a door.
Blockers are golf car windshield accessories that
are created to stop the wind from seeping into
your car from the gap above the windshield.
These are usually made out of thick acrylic and
can come either tinted or clear to match your golf
car windshield. These are usually model specif-
ic, so make sure that you get one that fits your
golf car. Different manufacturers make this golf
car accessory - so shop around for your specific
make and model of your car.
Both work great, especially if you have a full
weather enclosure and a golf car heater -- the
cold air will never get it!
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These clips are used to secure these types of
windshields in the “up” position. They are specific
to the thickness of the windshield frame and are
sometimes make and model specific.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS:
If a motorized windshield wiper is too pricey, but
you would still like the benefits of a windshield
wiper -- then a hand operated wiper might be
the solution. This kind of windshield wiper also
sneaks over the top of your windshield so that
you can wipe the windshield yourself.
Most street legal golf cars are required to have
windshield wipers, in which case, a motorized
windshield wiper is likely required in the state
you live in. Check the local street laws in your
jurisdiction to make sure.
CLIP ON WINDSHIELD CHANNEL:
This is more like a repair device. If the channel for
your golf car windshield breaks (usually due to
prolonged exposure to UV rays), then this acces-
sory can replace that piece. Most of these clip on
windshield channels come in longer pieces than
you will need so that you can cut them to the
desired length.
Aside from windshield accessories, there are a
ton of other golf car accessories that will help
personalize your golf car and make each ride
more comfortable.