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Removing hard water stains from plastic - Question: “How can I clean hard water spots from soft plastic window coverings or plastic windows.”

Hardhard-water-plastic water stains are caused by the deposits of calcium and magnesium that are left on a surface. They are particularly easy to see on plastic windows since they create a cloudy film over the clear plastic. Though they can be a nuisance to remove, the process is quite simple

You Will Need:

1. Spray bottle
2. Soft cloth
3. White vinegar
4. Water
5. Soft-bristled scrub brush
6. Enzyme digester
7. A lemon
8. The Removal Process:

1. Begin by cleaning the area as normal to remove any dirt and dust.
2. If possible, remove upright plastic pieces and lay them as flat as possible.
3. Combine white vinegar and water, in equal parts, in the spray bottle.
4. Spray the stained area and allow it to soak for at least 15 minutes. If the piece is not laying flat, you can place a cloth that has been moistened with the solution on top of the stain (or tie it around the area)
5. For stubborn stains, allow the solution to soak for several hours to overnight. In areas with heavy levels of staining, use undiluted vinegar in place of the solution.
6. Remove the cloth and gently scrub away any remaining stains with a soft-bristled scrub brush.
7. Repeat as necessary.
8. If the vinegar does not remove the deposits, try using an enzyme digester. Nature’s Miracle Hard Floor Cleaner is one that is specifically made for hard surfaces like plastic, but any enzyme cleaner should work. Follow the directions on the label of your selected cleaner.
9. Another option is to cut a slice of lemon and rub the lemon over the deposits. Scrub the deposits with a scrub brush, then rinse the area clean.

You wouldn’t normally think Lamborghini’s wonderful 6.5-litre V12 - the one you’ll find in the Aventador - needed ‘rebuilding’. But you are not Mansory. And it has ‘rebuilt’ it. Significantly.

Meet the ‘Carbonado Apertos’, a carbonfibre clad, highly modified Lamborghini Aventador Roadster which is so extraordinarily fast, we’re not sure where to start.

Perhaps the engine, then. The V12’s pistons, rods, bearings, crankshaft, cranks and entire cylinder head have been replaced with proper motorsport versions.

On top of that, two Mansory turbochargers were bolted onto the flanks - because why the hell not, right? - along with a spangly new exhaust system built from stainless steel. We suspect you may need ear defenders.

“The result of this extensive rebuilding process is a boost in performance,” explains Mansory, which – now that we’re in December – probably qualifies for Understatement Of The Year.

The engine now produces 1,233bhp and 664lb ft of torque,you see, climbs of 543bhp and 155lb ft. That means a 0-62mph time of just 2.6secs.

You’ll notice that the power and 0-62mph time numbers trade blows with Bugatti’s Veyron. Top speed? Honing in on the Big Bug, at 236mph.

Elsewhere, it’s much like the Carbonado Coupe we saw a few years ago. The body has been redesigned and built using only carbonfibre (hence the name), including new panels at the front, sides, and rear, plus some bigger arches. Also, a big wing has appeared, much to Top Gear’s delight.

There has been some modification inside also, and mention is made of ‘stealth aircraft’. We’re not certain they’re so vehement in their use of yellow highlighting, mind.

No mention is made of price, but just three of these carbonfibre, 1,233bhp Aventadors will be built, which gives you some idea of how much it might cost. Which is lots. Do you like?

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You wouldn’t normally think Lamborghini’s wonderful 6.5-litre V12 - the one you’ll find in the Aventador - needed ‘rebuilding’. But you are not Mansory. And it has ‘rebuilt’ it. Significantly.

Meet the ‘Carbonado Apertos’, a carbonfibre clad, highly modified Lamborghini Aventador Roadster which is so extraordinarily fast, we’re not sure where to start.

Perhaps the engine, then. The V12’s pistons, rods, bearings, crankshaft, cranks and entire cylinder head have been replaced with proper motorsport versions.

On top of that, two Mansory turbochargers were bolted onto the flanks - because why the hell not, right? - along with a spangly new exhaust system built from stainless steel. We suspect you may need ear defenders.

“The result of this extensive rebuilding process is a boost in performance,” explains Mansory, which – now that we’re in December – probably qualifies for Understatement Of The Year.

The engine now produces 1,233bhp and 664lb ft of torque,you see, climbs of 543bhp and 155lb ft. That means a 0-62mph time of just 2.6secs.

You’ll notice that the power and 0-62mph time numbers trade blows with Bugatti’s Veyron. Top speed? Honing in on the Big Bug, at 236mph.

Elsewhere, it’s much like the Carbonado Coupe we saw a few years ago. The body has been redesigned and built using only carbonfibre (hence the name), including new panels at the front, sides, and rear, plus some bigger arches. Also, a big wing has appeared, much to Top Gear’s delight.

There has been some modification inside also, and mention is made of ‘stealth aircraft’. We’re not certain they’re so vehement in their use of yellow highlighting, mind.

No mention is made of price, but just three of these carbonfibre, 1,233bhp Aventadors will be built, which gives you some idea of how much it might cost. Which is lots. Do you like?