Glass? More than just Eagle 20/20

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thedarksyde

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I am working on a car that has a nightmare of a glass problem, old tint residue, and some sort of scratching or etching, or something I don't even know what it is, that is not coming off with 20/20.



I need something else (there is no tint on these windows now)



Suggestions?
 
Maybe some dedicated glass polish? I don't know if you can get the scratches off glass or not. I'd be interested to hear what others have to say about that one.
 
try zaino glass polish either by hand or pc - its works really good - also try sprayway glass cleaner as its the best i have ever found
 
I know this is going to sound strange, but it used to work for me years ago. I haven't tried it recently, but I don't think it would change. After you've already washed the windshield, freshly cut a potato and rub it over the windshield, re-cutting as needed. Then wash it all off again. There's something in the make-up of a potato that helps cut through road grime and all that. You'll still want to finish up with something else (Stoners, etc.) but it's worked before for the tough grime.
 
thedarksyde said:
I am working on a car that has a nightmare of a glass problem, old tint residue, and some sort of scratching or etching, or something I don't even know what it is, that is not coming off with 20/20.



I need something else (there is no tint on these windows now)



Suggestions?
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Polishing Glass Surfaces:



Application Methodology:

·Clean glass to remove dirt, dust or road grime from surfaces (also see note 1)

·Apply a quarter size amount of Autoglym Car Glass Polishâ„¢ or Iz Einzette Glas Polish to a damp cutting / polishing foam pad (LC Orange or White) attached to a Porter Cable random orbital buffer set at speed # 4.

·Apply to half of the windshield, polishing first in an up and down motion then in a left-to-right motion and then repeat on the other side, proceed to other glass surfaces.



·Go over the glass several times in each direction, glass will polish virtually residue free.

·Wipe off any residue, and polish with a clean dry 100% cotton Micro fibre cloth.

·Inspect glass for clarity and smoothness. Repeat if necessary.



Notes:

1.Do not use on Lexan, Plexiglas or clear plastics (See Polishing Plastic).

2.Do not use abrasive glass polish on after market-tinted glass or you will probably scratch the surface

3.For deeply etched water spots' or pits (caused by sand or road stones) in the glass surface, do not attempt to polish them out, consult an automotive glass vendor as glass used on later model cars is soft and thin (this may vary by manufacturer) due to weight / cost savings by vehicle manufactures and polishing could cause glass to crack.

4.Do not use on glass with either internal antenna or defroster elements.

5.Some windshields and mirrors have a tinted plastic coating or a blue tint that will scratch or be damaged, only polish or use synthetic wool on uncoated glass.



JonM
 
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