I tried the coca-cola scrub on my windshield. It did not do the job. Actually it was Diet Coke. The wax is still there but the windshield is about a pound lighter. <G> Someone on a thread about
Rain-X said he cleaned his windshield with super fine steel wool. Would that not scratch the glass? What else? Polish?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
ken

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1997 F150 XLT-STX, Reg. Cab,Oxford White, 4.2L, Auto, 3:55, Prestige Alarm System, MPC Wrap Bugshield, Spare tire Shield,
-It's a beautiful Thing!-
Also: 1996 Probe
1998 Mustang
1999 Taurus

 

Try Bon Ami, it is a great glass cleaner.
Use plenty of water, and really rinse the windshield after.

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1999 F150 4x4 4.6V8 regcab/shortbed
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Bassani Cat Back, Superchip,Modified intake with modified K&N filter.

 

When I was in college, I worked for Chrysler's glass plant as a glass cutter/grinder. At the end of the line was a fellow who polished out scratches with a 3-foot diameter buffing wheel (like the little white cotton thing that you put in your hand drill -- only on a big case of steroids) -- and 'jewelers rouge' -- and the other thing he did was 'clean' the windows with a simple soapy brillow pad and water.

Once the glass is tempered, it's pretty scratch-resistant. Use the Brillow pad with lotsa water and a light touch.

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Y2K XLT EC 5.4L 7700# SB 4x4 w/LS 3.73 (repeat buyer)

 

Have you tried full strengh vinager and newspaper? It works and won't leave streaks.

 

Rain X has a cleaner it comes in a blue bottle, I found that it restores my windshield to new condition.

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1998 F-150 4.2 W/Mod's
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I bought a bottle of the Rain X glass care 2000 cleaner. It is a mildly abrasive cream cleaner. It says it will strip tar, bugs, salt, wax, oils, silicones, water spots and mineral deposits from winshields, windows and chrome.

It worked very well for me...so like Road Runner mentioned..you might want to give this a try.

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yeah the rain-x abrasive liquid works great.....how about soft scrub???

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Is the Rain X cleaner a new product?

I went out looking for it today. I can not seem to find it in my area.


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[This message has been edited by Topher (edited 02-21-2000).]

 

no its not new..ask for it ....most likely you need to go to a bigger chain store...

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STEREO:eclipse head unit ,boston seperates ,orion amp, pioneer amp,2-orion 12's,custom box by me!,sony adjustable crossover,1 farad cap&way to many cd's

 

000 steel wheel will work bu DO NOT USE a plastic scuff pad it will scratch the glass, there is also a polishing compound that they sell in jc witiny it says it will remove small scratches and glazing. You have wax on your glass use a wax and grease remover you can buy it at a parts store or a paint and body store it is about $12 a gallon it has a lot of other use and will not harm paint. P.S. how did you get wax on the windshield?????

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*5.4 4x4 3.55 ls
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*herculiner,remote start
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*bfg ko's A.R.E. cap
*sony 10 disc cd player
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Steve G is right nothing rougher than triple zero. Do a search. There was some good discussion of using a rare earth based glass polish.

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Steve G asks:
. P.S. how did you get wax on the windshield?????
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Its from the drive through car wash. I only did it once and promise I will never be mean to my truck again!!

 

Kenster, did you clean the wiper blades too? Not sure about Diet Coke, but regular Coke works.

 

If Coke didn't work, try Crack if this doesn't work try Smack, Crank or Pot. As a last resort try Speed.

HA! HA!

Bono

 

I would steer clear of using abrasives on glass. I'll spare you the details of my bad experiences with cleaning glass this way.

I would suggest trying Glass Wax, it comes in a metal can and has been around for 100 years, I think. If that doesn't work I would start with organic solvents, if it is a wax, lighter fluid (Zippo lighters)or naptha, should take it off then remove the naptha with window cleaner. If naptha doesn't work you still have WD-40, kerosene, or acetone (nail polish remover), that are available maybe with some scraping with a single edge razor. Anything to stay away from abrasives.

Good Luck!!

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