Guest Teamsterdug Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Anyone know what products are out there to remove built up crud on automotive glass? I need to come up with something (besides extreme elbow grease) that will buff wax film, overspray and just general crud off the windshield. It seems like I have seen stuff in various catalogs in the past but can't seem to find anything now that I'd really like some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Try Glass Wax, by Gold Seal..a real old product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Fine steel wool. No it won't scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Sky, where do you find Glass Wax now? Didn't think they made it anymore, I haven't seen that pink can in a while.It was way easier to clean inside windshield surfaces with it than using Windex etc. Didn't see streaks on a cool humid morning either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeSoto Frank Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 My local Mom & Pop hardware store carries it....if you can't find any, drop me an e-mail and I'll see if I can hook you up w/ some.Frank McMullen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 try stuff call "Goof off" or something like it--solvent so keep it only on the glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Teamsterdug Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 Thanks for the tips. Appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Indiana_Truck Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 I have used one sided razor blades to get the heavy stuff off and then window cleaner with old newspaper. I have done window tint and they recomend the razor blades before you start and it didn't hurt the glass but I would only use a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_JPIndusi Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 Be very careful with Goof Off or other solvents such as Zylol, acetone, etc. When you get near the edge of the glass, the solvent can attach the center layer of laminated glass or the glue that holds the sheets in the laminate. You will get clouding and crinkling around the edges.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis passan Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 i used "soft-scrub" it's a bathroom and kitchen cleaner (buy it at your local grocery store)and a sponge, along with a razor blade.get the glass soupy with the soft scrub, sponge it down goodand razor blade the tough spots, rinse well!!.forget that goof-off stuff!dont forget the wiper blades, run the sponge on those too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Teamsterdug Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 All sound like good logical suggestions. Thanks much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeSoto Frank Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 I have used baking soda as a very mild "abrasive" for cleaning glass and china...make a "loose" paste and rub gently w/ a clean damp sponge.This may not cut heavy deposits like mineral or rust stains, but may be a good final polish after you've scraped.Good luck!Frank McMullen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bamford Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 In my window film installation business we see, and clean, acres of glass. I've not found any crud that will withstand a fresh single-edge razor blade or very fine steel wool. Use some Windex-type glass cleaner for lubrication if you wish, this makes final cleanup easier too. Never any damage to the glass, as far as I know, and there is no danger of harming nearby trim, upholstery or whatever with a more powerful cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Teamsterdug Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 If anyone should know it's the professional! Appreciate the advise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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