Clay For Windows
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tom p.
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Absolutely yes. I find myself doing it more often. It really is an excellent method of removing hard-to-see contaminants.
A few (auto) mfrs recommend claying when someone complains about chattering windshield wipers. It's also a great way of removing overspray from glass - - ask me how I know
As a follow-up, I'll typically use a sealant on all glass but the windshield, don't overlook the sunroof. I use Aquapel on the windshield.
A few (auto) mfrs recommend claying when someone complains about chattering windshield wipers. It's also a great way of removing overspray from glass - - ask me how I know
As a follow-up, I'll typically use a sealant on all glass but the windshield, don't overlook the sunroof. I use Aquapel on the windshield.
SuperBee364
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Lots of guys really get in to all the different type of clay, but honestly... to me, clay is clay. I just clay the window with whatever type of clay I'm using on the car. And that's always the cheapest clay I was able to find at the time.
Glass is *much* harder than a car's paint job, so you really don't have to worry too much about using a clay that's too harsh.
I treat the exterior glass the same way as the paint from start to finish. It gets clayed, abrasive polish, glazed, and LSP'd just the same.
Glass is *much* harder than a car's paint job, so you really don't have to worry too much about using a clay that's too harsh.
I treat the exterior glass the same way as the paint from start to finish. It gets clayed, abrasive polish, glazed, and LSP'd just the same.
SuperBee364
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tom p. said:Absolutely yes. I find myself doing it more often. It really is an excellent method of removing hard-to-see contaminants.
A few (auto) mfrs recommend claying when someone complains about chattering windshield wipers. It's also a great way of removing overspray from glass - - ask me how I know
As a follow-up, I'll typically use a sealant on all glass but the windshield, don't overlook the sunroof. I use Aquapel on the windshield.
I've been meaning to try Aquapel out. Good stuff, Tom?
tom p.
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SuperBee364 said:
The best :woot: Great product, no chatter like you find with Brand X. It lasts far longer than the mfr claims.
Pepboi sells it now. IIRC, it's $8/application. Others have reported COSTCO offering a 4pk for $16...that's an excellent price.
Shelpster66
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shadow85 said:
I wouldn't see why you would need to clay the inside of the window.....
tom p.
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shadow85 said:
Is that what we're discussing here? If so, I'm not keen on that idea. However, I've never considered it :nixweiss
You can use clay on the windows. I would start with a clean bar in case there are contaminants in the clay from detaling the the body of the car. The inside I would not touch, especially if the windows are tinted. Wash them down after claying with lubricant and polish them up.
I'd only go this route in extreme cases.
I'd only go this route in extreme cases.
SuperBee364
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tom p. said:
I'll have to pick some up next Costco run.
Dsoto87 said:
Some glazes (GEPC, PCL, HD-Cleanse, MFTG, etc) are great glass and glass trim cleaners. They make quick work of any white residue, and provide the same type of surface prep on glass as they do on paint.