Cleaning the glass
07-19-2004, 05:05 PM
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Sounds weird, but it works better than anything I've found: Mother's Chrome Polish. I happened to read on the label that it worked for glass, and sure enough, it does. Makes the windows just disappear, they're so clean.
07-19-2004, 05:42 PM
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For smoothing out the surface, I've used "Bar keeper's friend".. It's a mild abrasive, but it "polishes" the exterior glass up very nicely, and helps the wipers work better.
07-19-2004, 09:52 PM
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Most auto parts stores sell a product call Stoners Window Cleaner, beleive it or not it's like nothing I have ever used in all the times I have been cleaning car windows before. It's about 4 bucks and it's worth every bit of it.
Try it out.
Robzilla
Try it out.
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07-20-2004, 09:03 AM
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Oh... I forgot about another way of cleaning a windshield... for those hard water spots you get on your glass you can use 0000 Steelwool to clean it without scratching the glass... 
For removal of scratches you might try talking to a windshield shop about it. They might have a way of fixing the scratch like a bulleye... Also look at motorcycle stuff... They have some sort of scratch removal system for windshields too... It might be plastic but it is worth a shot!
For removal of scratches you might try talking to a windshield shop about it. They might have a way of fixing the scratch like a bulleye... Also look at motorcycle stuff... They have some sort of scratch removal system for windshields too... It might be plastic but it is worth a shot!
07-21-2004, 07:56 AM
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Originally posted by diesel_kid
B]Anyways, about rain-x, I was wondering if it removes scratches from windows, if not, is there a product out there that will?
Can you get Autoglym or Meguiars products in the states? If so they both make a Glass Polish Cream which will remove small scratches with time and elbow grease, but large scratches have to be machine polished out by a specialist.
Hope this helps.
Kurt[]
B]Anyways, about rain-x, I was wondering if it removes scratches from windows, if not, is there a product out there that will?
Can you get Autoglym or Meguiars products in the states? If so they both make a Glass Polish Cream which will remove small scratches with time and elbow grease, but large scratches have to be machine polished out by a specialist.
Hope this helps.
Kurt[]
07-23-2004, 06:38 PM
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wanna make the bugs disappear use lemon pledge the furniture polish. It works this tip was given to me by a biker buddy. make sure windshield is clean apply pledge and polish . bugs and dirt just wipe off. try it and it works
07-23-2004, 10:34 PM
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I have always'd used Windex and Newspaper. Towels leave lil fuzz ***** all over the window, paper towel leaves streaks so i just stick with newspaper. But i cant rember if its safe to use color or not. I dont use color but i dont know.
07-27-2004, 06:54 AM
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If you want some good cleaner, get the SPRAYWAY brand in the white-and-light-blue spray can.
It's the cleaner you'll see used in tint shops and by professionals.
A homemade cleaner of distilled water, vinegar, and a tiny little bit of dish soap works well too. It's the "consumer reports" cleaner.
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It's the cleaner you'll see used in tint shops and by professionals.
A homemade cleaner of distilled water, vinegar, and a tiny little bit of dish soap works well too. It's the "consumer reports" cleaner.
justin
07-27-2004, 09:48 AM
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I dont know about Autoglym, but we got Meguiers, Ill look for that window polish cream, if it doesnt help, when I get my windows tinted Ill ask the guys if they can take out the scratches. Thanks
-Jared
-Jared