How to clean the windshield?
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justanotheradikt
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wicked said:
they just give you paper?
nikkifresh03
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You can use a BRAND NEW brillo pad make sure it is a 0 or 00 and clean it lightly in circular motions. That will get all the dirt and acid rain marks or anything else off of your window. Only use that on the exterior of the window. Then clean it with 1 wet cloth and 1 dry cloth. I find that paper towels work best. After you use the brillo pad spray all of the excess stuff off of the car that it leave behind. Dont rub it. Make sure it is all either sprayed or blown off the car. Then you can apply RainX to the windshield like stated.
Mr Detailer
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Brillo pads are for dirty pots and pans, not cars. Take a look at your pots and pans sometime. You'll see horrible swirls and scratches in the stainless steel. You don't think it would scratch your windshield?
Protege5Gurly
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From the show scene:
1. Claybar the glass
2. Stoner Invisible Glass applied with Microfiber cloth
3. RainX
4. Valeo blades
To answer previous questions -- Diamondite is basically a liquid form of clay bar.
As for brillo ... no ... either use an ULTRA FINE grade of plain steel wool or better yet a powder called Bar Keeps Friend. Just be VERY VERY carefull not to get any on your paint since it will scratch. Its best to just avoid either product all together since less harmfull options are out there.
Pe@ce
1. Claybar the glass
2. Stoner Invisible Glass applied with Microfiber cloth
3. RainX
4. Valeo blades
To answer previous questions -- Diamondite is basically a liquid form of clay bar.
As for brillo ... no ... either use an ULTRA FINE grade of plain steel wool or better yet a powder called Bar Keeps Friend. Just be VERY VERY carefull not to get any on your paint since it will scratch. Its best to just avoid either product all together since less harmfull options are out there.
Pe@ce
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nikkifresh03
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No it will not scratch your window, you have to use 00 or like noted above ultra fine. And use it lightly, dont go putting your elbow into it. A brand new razor can also get overspray and acid rain marks off of your window. A different type of brillo pad is used for dirty pots and pans. Learned that from my bf who works at a bodyshop. They use brillo pads and clay bars to get overspray and sap and what not off of windows.
Mr Detailer
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Yes razor blades can be used to safely remove overspray from windows when they are used a very acute angle to the glass.
I worked at a bodyshop for a while too, and we used to use all kinds of nasty chemicals on cars. My boss was concerned only with solving the problem at hand, and didn't care about what chemical was used or what problems would be caused/noticed down the road. As long as it looked good enough to pass off to the customer, that's all that mattered. Most people will never notice fine scratches in their windshield, nor will they notice all the new swirls in the paint from someone washing their vehicle with a floor broom (yeah we did that).
Just because a body shop or dealership uses it, doesn't mean it's a good/safe thing to use.
I worked at a bodyshop for a while too, and we used to use all kinds of nasty chemicals on cars. My boss was concerned only with solving the problem at hand, and didn't care about what chemical was used or what problems would be caused/noticed down the road. As long as it looked good enough to pass off to the customer, that's all that mattered. Most people will never notice fine scratches in their windshield, nor will they notice all the new swirls in the paint from someone washing their vehicle with a floor broom (yeah we did that).
Just because a body shop or dealership uses it, doesn't mean it's a good/safe thing to use.
nikkifresh03
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Well I know first hand that if you use 00 or ultra fine grit brillo it will not mark up your window, that is of course if you don't force it into your window. Just a light scuff over the surface until the mark is removed. ultra fine Brillo along with cleaner is also great for cleaning leather seats and vinyl seat and dash covers. Just have to make sure the area is wet. I dont know why your boss would only care about the cars while they were in the shop, because my bf's bodyshop warrenties all of there work and stands by it so if there is a problem they will fix it no questions asked. I have never seen, nor heard of them letting anything go not up to par. I mean nothing is perfect but that is what they strive for.
I can understand why people would be scared to use a product like that. Cause the average joe off the street would pick up bleach and pour it on there white car to clean it. If you use it right you will have no problems. Again its all personal preference.
I can understand why people would be scared to use a product like that. Cause the average joe off the street would pick up bleach and pour it on there white car to clean it. If you use it right you will have no problems. Again its all personal preference.
newspaper and a blower works. lmao. i was washing my car last weekend(car is totalled now 
) and we have an electric blower, so i blow dried my car, and it's a good drier. especially for the side mirrors and around the trunk area. those spots that dont like to dry easily. i use newspaper to dry my windows after i was the car, it works better than anything i tried. i haven't found a good cleaner though because windex works ok, glass plus is booty, so does anyone have a good recommendation for actually cleaning the windshield. also, i had some bosch wiper blades, and they would smear if i ever used the washer fluid. if it was raining they were great. anyone recommend a good wiper blades?
) and we have an electric blower, so i blow dried my car, and it's a good drier. especially for the side mirrors and around the trunk area. those spots that dont like to dry easily. i use newspaper to dry my windows after i was the car, it works better than anything i tried. i haven't found a good cleaner though because windex works ok, glass plus is booty, so does anyone have a good recommendation for actually cleaning the windshield. also, i had some bosch wiper blades, and they would smear if i ever used the washer fluid. if it was raining they were great. anyone recommend a good wiper blades?nikkifresh03
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I also forgot to mention, I dont know if anybody sells race glaze by you, but Meguires Quick Detailer makes a great window cleaner as well. You can apply it with a mircofiber cloth. It even works great on the inside windows. Just make sure you use one wet and one dry cloth.
Mr Detailer
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nikkifresh03 said:
Yeah we warrantied everything too. But here's how it works...
The customer has to point out problems with the work right away. Once they leave, the manager just claims that anything wrong is their fault. "If it was there when you picked up the vehicle, you should have pointed it out. We have no way of knowing whether the problem was caused by our work or someone else."
A body shop isn't going to replace your windshield because you had a body panel repainted 2 months ago and just noticed some scratches in the glass that you don't think were there when you took it in.
See what I'm saying?
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New Microfiber cloth and elbow grease.
Mr Detailer
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Breathing in vapors from the Windex all day is not good for your health either. I'd much rather use ordinary water and a couple MF towels to clean my windows.
Mr Detailer
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Yes. But you have to ask the person at the counter.
