Removing haze off glass

[Toytruckmike]

Hey,
New to the forum as a poster, been here off and on for a few years. I am trying to clean some build up off my exterior glass on my Toyota Tacoma that I am going to pay off this month. The glass has some mild water spots that you can see the outline of when the glass is wet, or fogged over. I assume it has some build up of chemicals/ car wash waxes over the years.

I tried searching for quick tips to get started, but am not finding anything. Can someone point me in the right direction? I am concerned about chemicals running of the glass and hurting the paint so I don`t know where to start. I have used some Griots in the past, and have their PC polisher.

Thanks,
Michael
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[ca.detailchick]

Try duragloss nu-glass.:)

[RSAV]

What she said. buy @ car quest, while you`re there, get a white scrubby pad, I`ve done a few dozen cars with this process with no problems, just make sure the glass is cool to the touch.

[BobbyG]

Occasionally, glass requires more than just some Windex and a paper towel to get it really clean.

I use Detailer’s Pro Series High Performance Glass Restorer on a White foam pad. This product works quickly and easily to remove stubborn films and water spots leaving your glass squeaky clean.



Wash the glass as you normally would to remove most of the heavy contaminates.
Apply Detailer’s Pro Series High Performance Glass Restorer (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/dp-glass-restorer.html) following the directions. I like to apply it with my dual action polisher and a white polishing pad. This allows me to deep clean the glass.
Thoroughly wash the glass. You`ll probably have to go over it twice to remove all of the glass restorer. I use Meguiar`s Glass Cleaner (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-glass-cleaner-concentrate.html) and a waffle weave Microfiber glass towel.

[rzatch]

Try some clay on them.

[mjlinane]

Welcome to AutopiaForums!

What everybody suggested above. Follow the detailing mantra: wash, clay, polish, seal, wax (OK, don`t wax). If you think it is a chemical film, try a little APC with the wash cycle.

[RTexasF]

I got this tip from another forum so I`m not trying to claim the idea as original------------

Glass Cook Top Cleaner works amazingly well. Obviously only for exterior glass if tinted. I went through the clay, the APC, the vinegar, the works. This worked when nothing else even made a dent in the spots & crud. I don`t recall the particular brand name but I think I got it at Home Depot in the appliance section.

[Toytruckmike]

Great information everyone, thanks, I`ll try the duragloss this weekend and go up from there!

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[ca.detailchick]

Nice truck Mike!:)

[Greg Gellas]

I had some good results with Glass Science Glass Scrub. its cheap and worked well...Just another option.

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[tropicsteve]

once the glass is clean, i`m like bobbyg and like to polish the glass. i use griot`s
glass polish and glass polishing pads. it really increases clarity, especially on a windshield with a few years on it.

[Toytruckmike]

Well, of course the Carquest here doesn`t carry the Nu-Glass, they had lots of other Duragloss stuff, just not that :(

Anyway, I have some of that glass science stuff, so I will try that first. I hadn`t tried clay yet, I may try that next if the glass science doesn`t do it.

Thanks,
M.

[Toytruckmike]

Welcome to AutopiaForums!

What everybody suggested above. Follow the detailing mantra: wash, clay, polish, seal, wax (OK, don`t wax). If you think it is a chemical film, try a little APC with the wash cycle.

OK, what is meant by APC? acidic penetrating cleanser? Automatic porter cable? hmmm.... M

Ohhh, maybe all purpose cleanser? what is that if so?

Thanks,
M.

[Paul Sparks]

APC is all purpose cleaner. There are a lot of companies offering product such as Meguiars APC and APC+ , Optimum Power Clean ( my favorite) Simple Green,Zep Citrus Cleaner and on and on.You get the picture. A lot of members will have their favorite for various reasons. Just keep in mind the instructions and dilution ratios.

[ca.detailchick]

You can also order nu-glass here if the other things you have dont work out, but hopefully they will!
Duragloss Nu-Glass (NG) #755 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/duragloss-nu-glass.html)