Re: Whats the best way to clean hazed glass?
[Re: dssaa]
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09/29/21 12:27 AM
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Chargerfan68
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If it is not the glass itself that is hazed with scratches, i have had issues cleaning the glass and having residue left that looks like smudging. If this is you case, the Mr clean magic eraser works miracles. I didn’t believe it until i tried it. Leaves the glass crystal clean and at night, no hazing or smudges from oils/grease/dirt.
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Re: Whats the best way to clean hazed glass?
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09/29/21 05:56 AM
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I have the same problem in an 08 charger. Seems some cleaners leave a residue that smears and fogs up bigly.
I haven't had success yet either. Guess I'll try the eraser thing.
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Re: Whats the best way to clean hazed glass?
[Re: B1MAXX]
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09/29/21 09:18 AM
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Usually the haze in a windshield is the vinyl sandwiched in the middle. I have a side window where it looks like it de-laminated from the inside. I have polished / cleaned my windshield with rubbing compound and it worked well.
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Re: Whats the best way to clean hazed glass?
[Re: dssaa]
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09/29/21 10:35 AM
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DaveRS23
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If it really is a dirty glass and not a scratched glass, then tire bleach and ultra fine steel wool will clean the glass just about as clean as you're going to get it. This is a very effective way to get dried bugs off. The Mr Clean pads might work, too. I use them some, but the steel wool and tire bleach works so well that I haven't tried the Mr. Clean pads on the glass. I use the steel wool and tire bleach on chrome tips with the same results.
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Re: Whats the best way to clean hazed glass?
[Re: DaveRS23]
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09/29/21 12:08 PM
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my brother swears by just using a damp [water only], used soft T-shirt to "clean", then dry with another used, soft T-shirt. his windows are always clear. i don't know how he came up with this method. he doesn't smoke, so that helps a bunch. i have, over the years, found that the plastic in vehicles [going back mucho years] "outgasses". this causes glass to fog, smear, or cause something of a cloudy appearance, requiring frequent cleaning. newest vehicles seem to be worse than older ones, and some do this process [outgassing] more than others. as it will never [seem to] quit, it will slow down [some or a lot] as the plastics age. i learned about that in a class taught at work, where we were having a problem viewing through a glass lens at internal components made of plastic.
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Re: Whats the best way to clean hazed glass?
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09/29/21 01:34 PM
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Worked as a Commercial Glazier for 20+ years and have cleaned more glass than I care to remember. We always used, exclusively, a readily available glass cleaner called Sprayway. We used paper towels but if you do use paper towels use the blue lint free kind. A squeegee is best if you can find a small one, like for a bathroom shower. And never use a metal razor blade to clean glass unless you have some soap solution on the glass or you will scratch it. Plastic blades are available, they wont scratch glass but are not very durable.
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Re: Whats the best way to clean hazed glass?
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09/29/21 01:41 PM
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i have used the newspaper trick [?] before. however, it seems i have to wipe it vertically, then horizontally, [or the other way around, it doesn't matter, just so you do it both ways] to make sure it doesn't streak. and i just HATE the modern dashes that make you need arms half again as long as they are, and hands that need to have your fingers come to a point, so you can reach clear to the junction of the dash or rear shelf, and the glass itself ! GRRRR !
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Re: Whats the best way to clean hazed glass?
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09/30/21 06:41 AM
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So, my glass looks like its completely dirty....no matter how much I clean it. It has a haze that always comes back. I have tired all the cleansers, 3000 grit wet sanded, razor blades....all the stuff that usually works. No matter what, it clouds back up. Its every window on the car. There has to be a trick I don't know....and if anyone does, its on this forum. HELP! Its a 67 Charger that I would love to drive i I could see out the front window clearly! Dave in Colorado Post a few pics if you can.
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Re: Whats the best way to clean hazed glass?
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09/30/21 02:30 PM
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Is it on the inside, the outside or in the middle plastic layer? When you try to clean it does it smear around? Does it clean off and then come back later?
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Re: Whats the best way to clean hazed glass?
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09/30/21 07:26 PM
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I also use Invisible Glass and microfiber. The one I use has a rainx type effect as well as a good streak free cleaner.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.
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