Cleaning a windshield is hard to do.

[Dvst8r]

I was wondering if anyone knew how to get a windshield super clean. I've tried windex, eagle 20, pressure washing and it still leaves wierd water spots that i can see when i drive at night. I was thinkin paint thinner cause there is a little overspay on there as well, but i don't know if it will fog up the glass. Someone told me it looked like I had sap (sp?) on there as well. Any help would be appreciated.

[nox]

dumb question, are you cleaning it inside and out?

[Dvst8r]

Just outside

[nox]

are you sure the spots aren't on the inside?

[Dvst8r]

yep i can see them when i wash it. It's like the water doesn't fall evenly down the glass but trickles around the spots. I was thinking a magic eraser too.

[truedetailer]

First i would try some 0000 steel wool and some window cleaner. That should help out alot. If the spots are etched in the glass so bad then you'll need to try a few different processes. 1 would be a paint polish and some steal wool, if they still remain you'll need to machine polish them out with a rotary buffer and some glass polish.

Or you could just throw a rock at it and say a truck kicked it up while driving and have the insurance company replace it with a new one. lol

[Dvst8r]

Steel wool? U serious? I really don't want a new windshield cause then I gotta pay for new tint.

[Mcfly Minis]

werd on the steel wool and window cleaner, works good.

[nox]

your tint should be on the inside, he's talking about steel wool on the outside.

[Dvst8r]

I gotta go to work, I'll check back later. Thanks.

[Dvst8r]

Quote: Originally Posted by nox

your tint should be on the inside, he's talking about steel wool on the outside.

I know but If I get new glass, that means new tint.

[70CHEVY327]

use balck and white newspaper instead of a rag or towle and i think comet cleaner (dont qoute me on that it might scratch the window but i heard it works.)

[Dvst8r]

How would I use the steel wool on the window then. Just like using steel wool on metal wheels?

[nox]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dvst8r

I know but If I get new glass, that means new tint.

i didn't think about that. steel wool won't hurt it though, use it just like you're doing dishes.

[truedetailer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dvst8r

How would I use the steel wool on the window then. Just like using steel wool on metal wheels?

Yeah, just make sure you keep the area you're working on wet with the window cleaner.

[wagonproject]

Well I buff all windows on cars I do to get the waterspots out. Most of the time it gets a lot of them out...

[JSamsS10]

Mix some ammonia in with ur windex then use a newspaper instead of a rag or paper towel

[96blazer]

The water spots are only visible when you drive.
+You've cleaned the inside and outside of your window.
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= The spots are probally between the tint and the glass.

[Dvst8r]

I have tint on top and bottom of my windshield, 2% at that and the ones i can see are in the middle when i'm inside of the truck, but on the outside I can see them all over it. I'll try the steel wool trick, but what about the overspray? I'm not scraping the windows so do you think acetone or paint thinner will hurt anything? Mainly fog up the windows?

[derricklane72]

super fine steel wool #000 and glass cleaner ,then glass polish and buff

[Tex Star Detail]

do NOT use #000 steel wool as stated in the last post. Use #0000 as stated before in the thread. It will not damage your windshield. Using it will also remove the overspray. Keep the windshield wet and all should go smoothly. Finish up with a glass polish. "Diamondite" makes a good polish for glass.

Do not use ammonia based glass cleaner on the inside of tinted windows. Just a tip if you didn't know already.

It's as easy as that.
happy detailing

[JSamsS10]

Quote: Originally Posted by JSamsS10

Mix some ammonia in with ur windex then use a newspaper instead of a rag or paper towel

Yeah i forgot to mention to not use ammonia on the tint side

[orangesonoma]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tex Star Detail

do NOT use #000 steel wool as stated in the last post. Use #0000 as stated before in the thread. It will not damage your windshield. Using it will also remove the overspray. Keep the windshield wet and all should go smoothly. Finish up with a glass polish. "Diamondite" makes a good polish for glass.

Do not use ammonia based glass cleaner on the inside of tinted windows. Just a tip if you didn't know already.

It's as easy as that.
happy detailing

yeah listen to this guy he knows a thing or two about cleaning stuff

[01cherryreds10]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dvst8r

yep i can see them when i wash it. It's like the water doesn't fall evenly down the glass but trickles around the spots. I was thinking a magic eraser too.

My windshield is the exact same. Someone gave me something and told me it was washer fluid, and used it over the winter and in the spring it like ate away at the outer part of the glass, like it's not as smooth as it should be,

[2002dime]

Just change the windshield....there's NOTHING like a new piece of glass! What's the tint cost 20 bucks for the strips?? If you feel like doing the glass yourself or having a friend help you out the part number is DW1169

[fdimeroller]

i've heard all kinda "remedies" for cleaning glass. some of the weirdest are chrome polish, vinegar, toothpaste, clay bar, etc.... none of em have worked for me tho [havent tried the toothpaste]

[Dvst8r]

I'll be trying the steel wool over the weekend, thanks everyone.

[OBrienChevSuper10]

There are also waterspot remover creams i used to use but i dont have anymore and i cant remember the name but steel wool always worked for me depending on how deep the water spots are. if their real deep then buffing with some window compound should do the trick. also like they said before with the steel wool KEEP IT GOOD AND WET otherwise your spots will be gone but then you have nice scratches!!!

[98layinframe]

how do you guys figure the 0000 steel wool is gona scratch the glass? Thought only extremely hard things like a diamond can cut /scratch glass?

ive used steel wool before and it didnt hurt it..

[Tex Star Detail]

I've never had any problem with scratches using #0000 steel wool, ever.
But it will scratch certain "fake chrome" parts...

[wagonproject]

Yeah I've never had problems with the 0000, but I stopped using it. I just feel like its doing something, and with expensive cars I'd rather not risk it. I'll use a plastic razor blade or a window compound (currently have DP).

[Dvst8r]

where can i get 0000 steel wool? I don't even know where to start. lol

[lowcherrydime]

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