Windshield - Off gas

[Grooge]

I use a spray foam glass cleaner and use crumpled up newspapers to wipe it off. Obviously newspaper doesn't hold much liquid so you need to change sheets after just one or two wipes, but it seems to work well. My grandfather (R.I.P.) was the one who told me about the newspaper's ability to absorb the oils that get on the windshield. I didn't believe it until I tried it. Now it's all I use.

Windshields have changed since his day.

http://lpautoglassorlando.com/blog/... leave,really terrible windows and windshield.

Look up cleaning a windshield with a magic eraser in YouTube. It really worked for me.

This guy is great. Talks 100 mph, but knows his stuff!!

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[Arc Ranger]

Yes newspapers still exist. Wow.

 

[Tom_C]

I noticed in the past few weeks my windshield starting to look like a glazed donut. After I saw this thread I grabbed a microfiber towel and gave it a dry wipe on the inside. It took a lot of crap off, but I need to do a clean with window cleaner.

 

[Motorpsychology]

Good argument for a dash mat?

That might slow it down, but you still have the under dash plastic, the door cards, the pillar covers...

 

[Motorpsychology]

ive used all sorts of glass cleaners to clean that "fog" off and have had better success with the dry rags.
its something i have to do every month of so during the HVAC months.

windows down season isnt so bad.

however, if you have a serious buildup....might have to get serious with some elbow grease and some hefty cleaning products to tackle it.

 

[FoD]

x2 (or x3?)on this video. His process works REALLY well


LOL I used to use newspaper, do they still exist!?

Not anymore, it's all fake paper ?

 

[Trash Panda]

Trick we know in the Adam’s world is Brilliant Glaze; it has a very MILD abrasive in it, and cuts glass film very easy.

I use it on shower doors for water spots.

https://adamspolishes.com/products/adam-s-brilliant-glaze

 

[Smprfiguy]

Magic erasers have no solvent or cleaning chemicals in them its just light wet sanding ive seen it fog plexi really bad, i wouldnt trust it in optical glass. Have you tried alcohol based lens wipes? They should be safe and are pretty effective at getting stuff off

 

[AzScorpion]

Magic erasers have no solvent or cleaning chemicals in them its just light wet sanding ive seen it fog plexi really bad, i wouldnt trust it in optical glass. Have you tried alcohol based lens wipes? They should be safe and are pretty effective at getting stuff off

More than likely it scratched through the plexiglass because they used to much pressure. They key is having it damp and very little pressure, just enough so it doesn't fall out of your hand. What you're doing is removing the oils on the windshield with the ME. Since I found that video I've been doing it ever since and have no scratches and a crystal clear windshield. Actually straight Iso alcohol works great too and will remove the oils but it evaporates quickly so you have to work fast.

 

[FunInTheSun]

More than likely it scratched through the plexiglass because they used to much pressure. They key is having it damp and very little pressure, just enough so it doesn't fall out of your hand. What you're doing is removing the oils on the windshield with the ME. Since I found that video I've been doing it ever since and have no scratches and a crystal clear windshield. Actually straight Iso alcohol works great too and will remove the oils but it evaporates quickly so you have to work fast.

Isopropyl is pretty good, but if purchased at a supermarket or drugstore as "Rubbing alcohol" it will contain water, and sometimes it has other contaminants, and this can still leave streaks. It can damage some plastics. For an alternative solvent that is super clean, and is very safe for most plastics, try lighter fluid. I don't mean the barbecue starter stuff, I mean the kind intended for cigarette lighters. Zippo and Ronsonol are two popular brands. Technically it's naphtha, but it seems to be a very pure grade, and I have had great luck with it when alcohol fails or requires a lot of scrubbing. I was formerly an instruments technician for a major airline, so I learned how to REALLY clean glass.

It's also great for removing stickers and such. Safe for paints, rubber and plastics. Excellent for cleaning tape heads (only old guys will know what this even means) and all the rubber parts in the tape path. Needless to say, I've been using this stuff for years. I always keep a can or two somewhere in the house. Lasts forever since the tiny nozzles keep evaporation and waste to a minimum.

 

[wolfhawk73]

I've been using Invisible Glass for years. For scrubbing down the worst gunk, I use a cheap, plastic sponge (not a Scotchbrite pad or anything like that) that I use for cleaning dishes. Then I follow up with paper towels. I use this technique to clean my dad's truck windows, and he smokes cigars in there. They sparkle in just a few minutes.

And, for some reason, I've found that IG works best if you use the aerosol can. I don't get the same results out of the spray bottle.

 

[kieefer]

I've been using Invisible Glass for years. For scrubbing down the worst gunk, I use a cheap, plastic sponge (not a Scotchbrite pad or anything like that) that I use for cleaning dishes. Then I follow up with paper towels. I use this technique to clean my dad's truck windows, and he smokes cigars in there. They sparkle in just a few minutes.

And, for some reason, I've found that IG works best if you use the aerosol can. I don't get the same results out of the spray bottle.

I've only used the IG in a spray bottle and hated it, same with Rain-X. SprayAway aerosol can is what I found and like but might try the canned IG sometime.

For tough waxing scum I've always used alcohol but as mentioned above it's not pure and more scrubbing is needed. Recently I followed an alcohol cleaning with Meguiars spray detailer on the interior glass and had great results.
I also use the blue paper Shop Towels specifically for glass.

A lot of good ideas mentioned and I bought some Mr Clean's magic erasers today and will give those try too.

 

[halligan1201]

This is an interesting thread; I beat up on my dealer pretty good about how filmy the windows were when I picked it up. I thought (as did the salesman) that the detailers just phoned it in. Now thinking about the fact that my truck sat outside in the sun at MAP for two months before they shipped it, I'm sure it's the off-gasing film.

 

[Waxthis]

Denatured Alcohol, then use a good tint glass cleaner.

 

[FunInTheSun]

I've been using Invisible Glass for years. For scrubbing down the worst gunk, I use a cheap, plastic sponge (not a Scotchbrite pad or anything like that) that I use for cleaning dishes. Then I follow up with paper towels. I use this technique to clean my dad's truck windows, and he smokes cigars in there. They sparkle in just a few minutes.

And, for some reason, I've found that IG works best if you use the aerosol can. I don't get the same results out of the spray bottle.

+1 for this. Invisible Glass is great stuff. Get the Aerosol can.

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