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Fabre

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There seem to be some kind of layer on my new windshield I am having difficulties to remove.



When the windshield is dry I can't see it, but if the windshield is wet and I use a squeegee or wipers it, the layer look like a glazing/frosting and severely limit visibility.



When using a squeegee I can feel the windshield is not as smooth it should be.



I tried to clean it with Windex and Invisible Glass but it didn't make any difference.



Any suggestions are welcomed.
 
Actually it's a brand new windshield, I had it replaced a couple of weeks ago.



Seems more like chemical based. Wondering if the Invisible Glass could have reacted with a coating of some sort on the windshield.
 
Is it kinda like syrup is smeared on the window and all you do is smear it around more? My sisters Honda Accord has this, I've tried everything from glass polish, clay, vinegar water, etc. I never did get rid of it!
 
I was going to suggest clay as well. I'm not sure how much of a difference it is, but even new cars could use some claying on the paint. Maybe the same applies here :nixweiss



Once, I had some bad water spots on my windshield and tried clay, but it didn't do much. I could've needed something more aggressive than the blue Clay Magic bar, but that's all I had. Then, I tried some ceramic glass cleaner that you use on those glass range tops and it worked great. Maybe worth a shot. If all else fails...
 
Try a product called "20/10" if it is an oily multi-colored residue that seems to be smeared around when you use your windshield wipers. It is a product that is sold in concentrated form and you mix it it with water.
 
WK446 said:
Try a product called "20/20" if it is an oily multi-colored residue that seems to be smeared around when you use your windshield wipers. It is a product that is sold in concentrated form and you mix it it with water.
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I'm assuming you're not talking about Eagle One 20/20, correct? As far as I know, that isn't sold in a concentrated form. Do you have more info or a link for the product? It's always nice to have more options available :)
 
If you want to be drastic, get some Barkeeper's Friend powdered cleaner. It isn't supposed to scratch, so wet the windshield, sprinkle on some and rub in a soft sponge to make a paste.



I occasionally use this method to really get all the grime and buildup off my windshield.
 
I am going to clay it first, should I just use water to lubricate?



If that fail I will try the isopropyl.
 
No, you need to use something with more lubrication. Either you can use the QD that comes with the clay, or you can also use it with a higher-than-normal dilution of car soap.
 
I tried both claying and isopropyl but it didn't make any difference.



Here is a picture of the windshield from this morning after using a squeegee to remove the dew.





And for comparison the rear window only used the squeegee on the top left corner to show the difference.





So I guess I need something with more kick to remove that layer, should some of the products mentioned be strong enough?



Note that whatever is on the windshield doesn't smear and once the windshield dries up you can't tell anything is wrong.
 
Fabre said:
Actually it's a brand new windshield, I had it replaced a couple of weeks ago.
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Following this thead the I guess I asked myself if you had talked to your installer about this? unless you did it yourself.



chris
 
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