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Cleaning stubborn glass #165172 12/09/08 10:23 PM 12/09/08 10:23 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,760 Port Alberni, British Columbia MoparDonny OP top fuel
MoparDonny OP top fuel Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,760 Port Alberni, British Columbia	Hey guys!! My 04 Ram has a windshield that is almost impossible to see out of when it's raining. Alot of little spots on the glass that looks like someone tire shined it. Tried lots of different glass cleaners, Comet, and a lexan pollish. Absolutely ZERO difference after each one. New wipers didn't help either. I was gonna go to a body shop and see if a wax and grease remover would help any, or maybe they have a suggestion. I'd really like to get it cleaned, it's really dangerous when I can't tell where the road is sometimes Don.

Re: Cleaning stubborn glass [Re: MoparDonny] #165173 12/09/08 10:38 PM 12/09/08 10:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,476 3 340dart4spd Parts Problem
340dart4spd Parts Problem 3 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,476	Quote: Hey guys!! My 04 Ram has a windshield that is almost impossible to see out of when it's raining. Alot of little spots on the glass that looks like someone tire shined it. Tried lots of different glass cleaners, Comet, and a lexan pollish. Absolutely ZERO difference after each one. New wipers didn't help either. I was gonna go to a body shop and see if a wax and grease remover would help any, or maybe they have a suggestion. I'd really like to get it cleaned, it's really dangerous when I can't tell where the road is sometimes Don. What you have is Road Rash... kinda like sand blasting... from road grime.. dirt ,mud,ect.. There are shops that can fix it to a degree..If its to bab,it is probaly cheaper to get a new windsheild

Re: Cleaning stubborn glass [Re: 340dart4spd ] #165174 12/09/08 11:11 PM 12/09/08 11:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,344 Central TX roe master
roe master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,344 Central TX	I have no idea if it works, but I've heard of people using a really fine grit sandpaper to remove scratches from windshields. Would something like that work for him? roe 1971 Plymouth Satellite 408/904 8 3/4 3.23 SG

Re: Cleaning stubborn glass [Re: roe] #165175 12/09/08 11:35 PM 12/09/08 11:35 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,760 Port Alberni, British Columbia MoparDonny OP top fuel
MoparDonny OP top fuel Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,760 Port Alberni, British Columbia	Thanks guys!! I don't notice any pits or anything on the glass but the wipers just kind of leave a foggy wet fisheyed look on the glass. I guess I'll have to try a few other glass shops in town and see if they can try anything. Not liking the new glass idea but I figured that could be my only good option. Don

Re: Cleaning stubborn glass [Re: MoparDonny] #165176 12/09/08 11:37 PM 12/09/08 11:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,476 3 340dart4spd Parts Problem
340dart4spd Parts Problem 3 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,476	Quote: Thanks guys!! I don't notice any pits or anything on the glass but the wipers just kind of leave a foggy wet fisheyed look on the glass. I guess I'll have to try a few other glass shops in town and see if they can try anything. Not liking the new glass idea but I figured that could be my only good option. it will be hard to see.. but i am sure its porous Don

Re: Cleaning stubborn glass [Re: MoparDonny] #165177 12/10/08 06:47 AM 12/10/08 06:47 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 957 MI, Lapeer M maximus super stock
maximus super stock M Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 957 MI, Lapeer	I had a 40 year old piece of glass that has something on it that just wouldn't come off. Tried everything with no success. I took it up to the local auto glass installer, he took some Fast Orange hand cleaner and rubbed it around for awhile on the glass. When he got done it looked like new. Give it a try. Good Luck

Re: Cleaning stubborn glass [Re: maximus] #165178 12/10/08 06:57 AM 12/10/08 06:57 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 11,179 Atco NJ DJVCuda I Live Here
DJVCuda I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 11,179 Atco NJ	barkeepers friend they sell it at the grocery store - I use it on my chrome and glass - it's the best at removing grime and makes it dome up like new.... it's a very fine abrasive that dont scratch try it!

Re: Cleaning stubborn glass [Re: DJVCuda] #165179 12/10/08 07:36 AM 12/10/08 07:36 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,577 Long Island, NY USA B BergmanAutoCraft master
BergmanAutoCraft master B Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,577 Long Island, NY USA	There's a product call AMAZ which is made for this.

Re: Cleaning stubborn glass [Re: MoparDonny] #165180 12/10/08 01:14 PM 12/10/08 01:14 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 247 DuPont, Washington D DZJim enthusiast
DZJim enthusiast D Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 247 DuPont, Washington	Comet? If it wasn't scratched before, that would do it for sure. People use BonAmi cleaning powder for glass although it says right on the container don't use on windshields. Two kinds of BonAmi...Cleaning Powder (yellow container) and Cleanser (shiny gold container). I have used the cleaning powder on a '72 Plymouth and '89 Toyota windshields before applying Rain-X. Didn't notice any ill effects and they were squeaky clean. I bought a piece of black ceramic tile and tested both kinds of BonAmi on it and didn't notice any ill effects or difference between them.Comet and Ajax are too abrasive. Sandpaper? Got to be kidding. I'd just replace the windshield. Polishing out your problem will be a major hassle or expense. Good luck.

Re: Cleaning stubborn glass [Re: MoparDonny] #165181 12/10/08 01:43 PM 12/10/08 01:43 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 57 rochester michigan, oakland co... D drmonday member
drmonday member D Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 57 rochester michigan, oakland co...	use 00 0r 000 steel wool with a good glass cleaner. Its been used in body shops for years to clean off overspray. WILL not scratch the glass. Works very good.

Re: Cleaning stubborn glass [Re: drmonday] #165182 12/10/08 02:10 PM 12/10/08 02:10 PM
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RoadRunner master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,139 East Aurora (Buffalo) NY	Quote: use 00 0r 000 steel wool with a good glass cleaner. Its been used in body shops for years to clean off overspray. WILL not scratch the glass. Works very good. Yep. Laquer thinner on a rag to remove tar and oil. Then 000 or 0000 steel wool, then glass cleaner with old newspaper. Crystal clear afterwards. My mother-in-law had this dried on oil film and dust all over her car from, what I guess was parking near railroad tracks. The above method cleared up the windows perfectly. The paint was another matter. 68 Road Runner (383/4speed, post car w/decor pkg) - Major Project 69 Road Runner w/472 Hemi & 4 speed. 70 Challenger R/T SE EF8 w/ V9J, U - A32 - Major Project 2023 Ford Mach 1

Re: Cleaning stubborn glass [Re: RoadRunner] #165183 12/10/08 02:42 PM 12/10/08 02:42 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,111 Bowie, MD R Reggie top fuel
Reggie top fuel R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,111 Bowie, MD	Quote: Quote: use 00 0r 000 steel wool with a good glass cleaner. Its been used in body shops for years to clean off overspray. WILL not scratch the glass. Works very good. Yep. Laquer thinner on a rag to remove tar and oil. Then 000 or 0000 steel wool, then glass cleaner with old newspaper. Crystal clear afterwards. My mother-in-law had this dried on oil film and dust all over her car from, what I guess was parking near railroad tracks. The above method cleared up the windows perfectly. The paint was another matter. Another vote for steel wool.

Re: Cleaning stubborn glass [Re: Reggie] #165184 12/10/08 02:54 PM 12/10/08 02:54 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 450 DFW 6 68RRFlyer mopar
68RRFlyer mopar 6 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 450 DFW	Something simple to try would be a warm vinegar/water solution. I used this on our 2005 Escape and it worked great. We had exactly what you're describing. Not the greatest smelling thing around, so you may hear, "Man, that's one stinky dude." as you drive by. But the laughs on him as you'll have really clear glass to see the reaction you get as you give him a quick lesson in international sign language, if you so incline. Cheers

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