jerry@robs
05-08-2004, 10:33 PM
Did search, didn`t find anything "concrete".
I`ve read a lot of good "reviews" about using #0000 steel wool for windows for removing stubborn water spots and other glass stains.
I believe Guru Reports also reported great success on using steel wool with the glass cleaners they tested.
If you`ve noticed, I`ve been trying to find #0000 grade here in Manila for a couple of years now, I only see #00 grade or courser. Last week, I finally found a good source of Rhodes America steel wool and I grabbed a bag.
A lot of the tips I`ve read came from the home/commercial cleaning websites and it ranges from using the steel wool dry to using it with soap or glass cleaners. I`ve tried it at home and it worked awesome.
I tried using it on a SEVERELY watermarked junk car and I used a light glass polish (it`s almost completely liquid - SG like in texture) with the steel wool and it worked wonders. I applied moderate pressure and rubbed in linear motion. I did this on the rear quarterpanel glass of a `96 car.
This is how it looked...
http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/1359glass2-med.jpg
Obviously, the top part is the untouched, the bottom part is the "scrubbed" part... I did it by hand, took no more than 5 minutes with minimal effort for a 1 sq.ft area.
Now here`s my problem. I noticed micro scratches on the glass, especially the black part of the glass. Not that noticeable, but I prefer a scratch free (or close to it) result. I tried several approaches ranging from:
1) Using little to no pressure with glass cleaner or shampoo (ala claying pressure)
2) Using little to no pressure with glass polish (mild polish, non abrasive)
3) Using little to no pressure with heavy duty glass polish.
4) Using moderate pressure for the same procedures above.
Needless to say, if it scratches on approach 1-3, #4 will certainly create more scratches. None of the methods I`ve tried resulted into a scratch free glass.
I`m wondering how guys like Guru Reports and others clean their windows with #0000.
I need tips, tricks and instructions on how to do this safely because this is BY FAR the fastest way to get rid of scaly watermarks like the ones I posted... Should I use a whole "biscuit" of wool pad? Should I roll it into a ball? Circular or linear motion? Etc etc?
It is SOOOOO common that people bring in their cars to my shop and asks us to get rid of such water marks (I`ve seen worse than the one above) and we have to spend so much time with our normal buffing method.
P.S. Don`t bother suggesting vinegar, it won`t touch most of our watermark problems here in Manila hehe.
I`ve read a lot of good "reviews" about using #0000 steel wool for windows for removing stubborn water spots and other glass stains.
I believe Guru Reports also reported great success on using steel wool with the glass cleaners they tested.
If you`ve noticed, I`ve been trying to find #0000 grade here in Manila for a couple of years now, I only see #00 grade or courser. Last week, I finally found a good source of Rhodes America steel wool and I grabbed a bag.
A lot of the tips I`ve read came from the home/commercial cleaning websites and it ranges from using the steel wool dry to using it with soap or glass cleaners. I`ve tried it at home and it worked awesome.
I tried using it on a SEVERELY watermarked junk car and I used a light glass polish (it`s almost completely liquid - SG like in texture) with the steel wool and it worked wonders. I applied moderate pressure and rubbed in linear motion. I did this on the rear quarterpanel glass of a `96 car.
This is how it looked...
http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/1359glass2-med.jpg
Obviously, the top part is the untouched, the bottom part is the "scrubbed" part... I did it by hand, took no more than 5 minutes with minimal effort for a 1 sq.ft area.
Now here`s my problem. I noticed micro scratches on the glass, especially the black part of the glass. Not that noticeable, but I prefer a scratch free (or close to it) result. I tried several approaches ranging from:
1) Using little to no pressure with glass cleaner or shampoo (ala claying pressure)
2) Using little to no pressure with glass polish (mild polish, non abrasive)
3) Using little to no pressure with heavy duty glass polish.
4) Using moderate pressure for the same procedures above.
Needless to say, if it scratches on approach 1-3, #4 will certainly create more scratches. None of the methods I`ve tried resulted into a scratch free glass.
I`m wondering how guys like Guru Reports and others clean their windows with #0000.
I need tips, tricks and instructions on how to do this safely because this is BY FAR the fastest way to get rid of scaly watermarks like the ones I posted... Should I use a whole "biscuit" of wool pad? Should I roll it into a ball? Circular or linear motion? Etc etc?
It is SOOOOO common that people bring in their cars to my shop and asks us to get rid of such water marks (I`ve seen worse than the one above) and we have to spend so much time with our normal buffing method.
P.S. Don`t bother suggesting vinegar, it won`t touch most of our watermark problems here in Manila hehe.