Glass Polishing with PC

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sahihe

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Hello Everyone...



It is time to reapply aquapel after 6 months! This stuff rocks.



So I want to polish the windshield and the windows(maybe) to prepare them for Aquapel. Last time around I polished by hand, but now I have the PC 7336 :D I will be using 1Z Glas Polish. But I am not sure which pad to use and at what speed.



I am hoping I can use the white pad that came standard with the PC. I have the LC pad set (orange, white and grey), but I am thinking I shouldn't put glas polish on the pads that I use for polishing the paint.



Here is my plan:

1. Wash the windshield and windows

2. Polish with 1Z Glas Polish ( speed and pad based on your suggestions)

3. 50-50 Alcohol and water solution to wipe down the polish from windshield

4. Apply Aquapel, wait for it to dry for 10 mins

5. Buff excess off with white kitchen towel (read that they are great for this purpose).



Suggestions please...



Thanks
 
I wouldn't use the same pad for glass polish and paint polish. The factory PC would probably work OK for the windshield.
 
Thanks Guys. Stock White Pad it is then.



BTW, is it safe to polish the back window given that it has the defroster wires.
 
A few 'Dont's when polishing glass surfaces



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
 
sahihe said:
Thanks Guys. Stock White Pad it is then.



BTW, is it safe to polish the back window given that it has the defroster wires.
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I only polish the exterior glass, interior glass just gets a good cleaning with EO 20/20 glass cleaner.
 
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