Windshield glass cleaning?
Windshield glass cleaning?
i have a problem... well more of an annoyance.
I just bought a 2004 rx 330 and the windshield has, I don’t even know what to call it.. I guess grime or residue (common in many used cars)
During the day it is not a problems but driving in the rain especially at night it becomes an issue. This grime/residue affects visibility. I tried to Windex the windshield and it helped a but still there. The other day my wife got those MR clean magic eraser sponges to clean the kitchen/bathroom and I was reading the back of the box and it says it can be used ot clean glass ( even says automotive glass)
Has anyone tried this?
Did it work? (this magic eraser works like a charm around the house)
Will it damage the windshield ( not sure what chemicals are in there and what (if any) glaze that might be on the windshield)?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
I just bought a 2004 rx 330 and the windshield has, I don’t even know what to call it.. I guess grime or residue (common in many used cars)
During the day it is not a problems but driving in the rain especially at night it becomes an issue. This grime/residue affects visibility. I tried to Windex the windshield and it helped a but still there. The other day my wife got those MR clean magic eraser sponges to clean the kitchen/bathroom and I was reading the back of the box and it says it can be used ot clean glass ( even says automotive glass)
Has anyone tried this?
Did it work? (this magic eraser works like a charm around the house)
Will it damage the windshield ( not sure what chemicals are in there and what (if any) glaze that might be on the windshield)?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
In my experience, generally, if it says not to use a product on something, don't use it, you won't like the results...
what you need is something abrasive but won't scratch the glass... newspaper works well for this... the other alternative is to not use windex, but instead use something like simple green first... this may leave streaks, so, simple green and newspaper first, then windex to polish...
then, you need to prevent it, so stop using products like armor all on the dash...
what you need is something abrasive but won't scratch the glass... newspaper works well for this... the other alternative is to not use windex, but instead use something like simple green first... this may leave streaks, so, simple green and newspaper first, then windex to polish...
then, you need to prevent it, so stop using products like armor all on the dash...
In my experience, generally, if it says not to use a product on something, don't use it, you won't like the results...
what you need is something abrasive but won't scratch the glass... newspaper works well for this... the other alternative is to not use windex, but instead use something like simple green first... this may leave streaks, so, simple green and newspaper first, then windex to polish...
then, you need to prevent it, so stop using products like armor all on the dash...
what you need is something abrasive but won't scratch the glass... newspaper works well for this... the other alternative is to not use windex, but instead use something like simple green first... this may leave streaks, so, simple green and newspaper first, then windex to polish...
then, you need to prevent it, so stop using products like armor all on the dash...
the sponge says safe to use on auto glass but was wonderign if anyone has done it.
Racer
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hmm well i use this product..u can get this or similar from local auto shop (auto zone or advance auto parts).. And use advance microfiber towel. I say spray that product A LOT!!! both inside and outside the glass..let it sit for few minutes and wipe it off
hopefully it should work
hopefully it should work
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like j three said, buff it / polish it... then get some rain-x wipes...
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i cleaned it with windex which improved a bit but not much also changed the wiper blades which helped a but but still an issue
hopefully this weekend is going to be dry so i can try to do the whole buff/polish.
driving last night in the rain was not fun
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From: Van Alstyne, TX
hmm well i use this product..u can get this or similar from local auto shop (auto zone or advance auto parts).. And use advance microfiber towel. I say spray that product A LOT!!! both inside and outside the glass..let it sit for few minutes and wipe it off
hopefully it should work
hopefully it should work
After you use it, use a carnuba wax on your windshield. I actually prefer Meguiar's #26, but you can use a synthetic (like Meguiar's NXT) if you want. In my experience, NXT last longer, but dusts all over the place. I only have to apply the wax to the windshield when I wax the truck. Use the Rain-X orange washer fluid instead of random Blue brand, and it wont strip the wax off. Cuts your wiper usage in half. In the rainiest state in the US, I rarely use my wipers.
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