| We're Here | 08-04-2001 02:35 PM |
Glass Cleaning?
Since new (03/01), I have found a residue on the outside surface of my WRX's windows. It is most evident when I start my wipers in the morning after a heavy dew and there are quarter of half dollar size areas that clearly have something on them.
I've tried Windex, damp Bon Ami applied w/3M fiber scrubber and finally Prepsol. Whatever this stuff is, it remains.
Any suggestions?
I've tried Windex, damp Bon Ami applied w/3M fiber scrubber and finally Prepsol. Whatever this stuff is, it remains.
Any suggestions?
| Fido | 08-04-2001 07:35 PM |
Try rubbing alcohol :D
Or just use windex and newspaper...Yes, newspaper...the black and white pages...Works great :)
Or just use windex and newspaper...Yes, newspaper...the black and white pages...Works great :)
| DoctorNick | 08-04-2001 09:38 PM |
Rubbing alk??? really? isn't that bad for the cars windows?
| scoopydo | 08-04-2001 09:58 PM |
Use this.
Trust me! use (Newspaper) to clear any of your glass...
| DoctorNick | 08-04-2001 10:06 PM |
Newspaper and what? what type of liquid :D
-Neal
-Neal
| jajogega | 08-04-2001 11:12 PM |
dude, good luck cleanin it off. i've tried everything i know of from, ammonia/vinegar solutions to cleaning with newspaper. i just can't get rid of those damn marks.
| We're Here | 08-05-2001 07:19 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by jajogega [/i]
[B]dude, good luck cleanin it off. i've tried everything i know of from, ammonia/vinegar solutions to cleaning with newspaper. i just can't get rid of those damn marks. [/B][/QUOTE]
Well, I'm glad to see I'm not alone with this problem. I've got nearly 7000 miles on my WRX and I swear these things are as bad as they were during the car's first week. Of course, there is nothing to show the service department either
I happened to catch that car restoration program out of Canada yesterday and on it they suggested using any glass cleaner with the finest steel wool. I'll try that and report back if this thread is still alive then
The 0000 steel wool and glass cleaner worked better than anything else I've tried but it certainly hasn't solved the problem. For those suggesting Stoner's Invisible Glass, I've since tried it and it is totally ineffective against whatever is causing these spots.
[B]dude, good luck cleanin it off. i've tried everything i know of from, ammonia/vinegar solutions to cleaning with newspaper. i just can't get rid of those damn marks. [/B][/QUOTE]
Well, I'm glad to see I'm not alone with this problem. I've got nearly 7000 miles on my WRX and I swear these things are as bad as they were during the car's first week. Of course, there is nothing to show the service department either
I happened to catch that car restoration program out of Canada yesterday and on it they suggested using any glass cleaner with the finest steel wool. I'll try that and report back if this thread is still alive then
The 0000 steel wool and glass cleaner worked better than anything else I've tried but it certainly hasn't solved the problem. For those suggesting Stoner's Invisible Glass, I've since tried it and it is totally ineffective against whatever is causing these spots.
| Poppa smurf | 08-06-2001 12:09 AM |
rain-X glass polish. slightly abbrasive. its worth a shot right?
| RPM+BPM | 08-06-2001 10:57 AM |
have you tried dish washing detergents with water??
thats what they say to use on "Crank & Chrome" or some other TNN car show when they have oil and stuff on window...
thats what they say to use on "Crank & Chrome" or some other TNN car show when they have oil and stuff on window...
| sherwin | 08-06-2001 12:44 PM |
I use vinegar and its crystal clean. Use newspaper to clean the window, and any type of damp towel to wipe off the vinegar. I find this is the only way to clean the inside and outside of the windows.
| Danger | 08-06-2001 12:49 PM |
On the outside, I've got it in the inside, like theres someone smoking in my car, but nobodies does. Seems that I have to clean this crap every week.
| J Colman | 08-06-2001 03:27 PM |
Use Stoner's glass cleaner and newspaper, you will not be sorry.
[url]http://www.stonersolutions.com/[/url]
Justin
:)
[url]http://www.stonersolutions.com/[/url]
Justin
:)
| Poseidon | 08-06-2001 04:09 PM |
Here's an article that might help shed some light (no pun intended) on the problem of cleaning auto glass:
[url]http://www.properautocare.com/cleanautglas.html[/url]
In short, there is no one solution that works for every situation.
Jordan
[url]http://www.properautocare.com/cleanautglas.html[/url]
In short, there is no one solution that works for every situation.
Jordan
| tensecimpreza | 08-07-2001 12:20 AM |
I hear newspaper a lot. But newspaper just by itself or do you wet it or what? Enlighten me. I keep putting off cleaning the inside of my windows and drive home at night fighting off the glare from oncoming traffic.
| We're Here | 08-07-2001 09:52 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by tensecimpreza [/i]
[B]I hear newspaper a lot. But newspaper just by itself or do you wet it or what? Enlighten me. I keep putting off cleaning the inside of my windows and drive home at night fighting off the glare from oncoming traffic. [/B][/QUOTE]
Due to my own problem, I've become somewhat of an expert on the subject. Newsprint does work, I suspect because there is a mild abrassive effect. It seems to really come into its own at the point just prior to the window drying completely - chamois-like.
To avoid streaking, spray on plenty of cleaner. Use a paper towel or cloth to dry it completely. Spray again, more lightly this time, and use balled up newsprint to dry it completely. No streaking!
[B]I hear newspaper a lot. But newspaper just by itself or do you wet it or what? Enlighten me. I keep putting off cleaning the inside of my windows and drive home at night fighting off the glare from oncoming traffic. [/B][/QUOTE]
Due to my own problem, I've become somewhat of an expert on the subject. Newsprint does work, I suspect because there is a mild abrassive effect. It seems to really come into its own at the point just prior to the window drying completely - chamois-like.
To avoid streaking, spray on plenty of cleaner. Use a paper towel or cloth to dry it completely. Spray again, more lightly this time, and use balled up newsprint to dry it completely. No streaking!
| We're Here | 08-27-2001 09:40 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by We're Here [/i]
[B]
Well, I'm glad to see I'm not alone with this problem. I've got nearly 7000 miles on my WRX and I swear these things are as bad as they were during the car's first week. Of course, there is nothing to show the service department either
I happened to catch that car restoration program out of Canada yesterday and on it they suggested using any glass cleaner with the finest steel wool. I'll try that and report back if this thread is still alive then [/B][/QUOTE]
The 0000 steel wool and glass cleaner worked better than anything else I've tried but it certainly hasn't solved the problem. For those suggesting Stoner's Invisible Glass, I've since tried it and it is totally ineffective against whatever is causing these spots.
[B]
Well, I'm glad to see I'm not alone with this problem. I've got nearly 7000 miles on my WRX and I swear these things are as bad as they were during the car's first week. Of course, there is nothing to show the service department either
I happened to catch that car restoration program out of Canada yesterday and on it they suggested using any glass cleaner with the finest steel wool. I'll try that and report back if this thread is still alive then [/B][/QUOTE]
The 0000 steel wool and glass cleaner worked better than anything else I've tried but it certainly hasn't solved the problem. For those suggesting Stoner's Invisible Glass, I've since tried it and it is totally ineffective against whatever is causing these spots.
| We're Here | 09-09-2001 09:09 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by We're Here [/i]
[B]
The 0000 steel wool and glass cleaner worked better than anything else I've tried but it certainly hasn't solved the problem. For those suggesting Stoner's Invisible Glass, I've since tried it and it is totally ineffective against whatever is causing these spots. [/B][/QUOTE]
Readers may recall my dilemma trying to find something to remove some unknown residue from the outer surfaces of my WRX's glass that appear as dime-to-quarter sized areas during rain or high humidity and resist nearly everything I've tried.
I have had some success with repeated washdowns with course brown (unbleached) paper towels dampened with PrepSol. I follow each PrepSol washdown with glass cleaner.
I'd love to know what this stuff is and whether Subaru or the dealer applied it!
[B]
The 0000 steel wool and glass cleaner worked better than anything else I've tried but it certainly hasn't solved the problem. For those suggesting Stoner's Invisible Glass, I've since tried it and it is totally ineffective against whatever is causing these spots. [/B][/QUOTE]
Readers may recall my dilemma trying to find something to remove some unknown residue from the outer surfaces of my WRX's glass that appear as dime-to-quarter sized areas during rain or high humidity and resist nearly everything I've tried.
I have had some success with repeated washdowns with course brown (unbleached) paper towels dampened with PrepSol. I follow each PrepSol washdown with glass cleaner.
I'd love to know what this stuff is and whether Subaru or the dealer applied it!
| ForceFed4 | 09-09-2001 09:22 PM |
Tried it this weekend, and...
...newspaper and windex worked like a charm. I'm so glad, I have a use for all those junk fliers that come in the mail and clean windows on my car. One question for people that do this regularly; will the newspapr hurt the defroster strips on the rear windscreen? The salesman was paranoid about them when I bought the car, he mentioned 3 or 4 times not to do anything to hurt them or scratch them off. With that in mind, it didn't do the newspaper on the inside or the rear windshield, and it's the only thing with streaks still on it, so I'm wondering if I should just not worry about it, and newspaper that as well.
| ATX25RS | 09-09-2001 10:07 PM |
I was about to say all the more reason to upgrade to the STi Windshield, It's good for about 2-5hp and never dulls, streaks, fogs, or freezes over. It only needs to be cleaned once a year, by a trained STi technician and costs about $3276.23, thats with shipping.
Since you figured out the solution, just saved yourself some $$$
:D :D
Since you figured out the solution, just saved yourself some $$$
:D :D
| jhonas | 09-10-2001 01:08 AM |
wow... a windshield that is better than stock, and increases horsepower... simply amazying. STI do paint jobs that add more horses too... haha
I'll have to try that newspaper trick though, to combat those damn streaks.
-Matt
I'll have to try that newspaper trick though, to combat those damn streaks.
-Matt
| kturner | 11-12-2001 10:30 PM |
Windshield Cleaning
I posted this to "New Age" also, kind of by accident. Anyway, so far I have had good luck with No Touch Auto Glass Stripper. I don't represent this product - it just seemed to work. The first time I tried it, I didn't notice much improvement. This time I really scrubbed. The stripper is kind of a polish. As I was driving in the rain tonight, no foggy wiper streaks.
| Barry | 11-13-2001 07:20 AM |
I agree with J Colman. Nothing beats Stoner's Invisible Glass. Stoner's More Shine Less Time tire treatment is top notch also.
Barry
Barry
| Jasno999 | 11-13-2001 07:42 AM |
Everyody always says newspaper so I assume it works. I used the detailers pride window cleaner and it works great. Also I just started using invisable glass. They both work well.
| WRXAngell | 11-13-2001 12:43 PM |
Cleaner
Newspaper works very well with just about any cleaner. If your stain has to be removed chemically try Xylene. It is the main ingredidient in Goof off or sticker removal liquids. 3M sells it as a general addhesive remover.
Brian
Brian
| PureWRX | 11-13-2001 03:13 PM |
Most of the time the film on the windows is not a result of the cleaner, but the type of napkin you are using.
Just try to avoid any major brand napkin. They usually all are scented with oils or other inorganics. That is what can leave nasty residues on your windows.
Just try to avoid any major brand napkin. They usually all are scented with oils or other inorganics. That is what can leave nasty residues on your windows.
| kturner | 01-06-2002 11:33 PM |
Glass Crud
Any updates on this subject? I'm still fighting some kind of crud buildup. I've had pretty good luck with glass stripper but some kind of film comes back. It causes a foggy smearing and glare after windshield passes. New teflon wipers don't help much. Now I'm wondering if the wiper fluid isn't a culprit. I've noticed some durable drip trail streaks that windex and newspaper won't touch. I'm on pure water now. What is this stuff and how to keep it off?
| 2k2 | 01-07-2002 12:27 AM |
Thats why I use MF and ONLY MF to clean my windows, dash car and just about everything else.
| Evaider | 01-07-2002 03:03 AM |
Try goof off and very fine steel wool. Dont use the steel wool if it is too oily though other wise it just leaves streakes. You can also try a wet piece of steel wool.
| We're Here | 01-07-2002 04:22 AM |
I reported this problem and lived with it for months. I tried every glass cleaner imaginable with no real success. Tried PrepSol and other xylene containing products (careful, that stuff is a carcinogen) applied with 0000 steel wool with no real success.
Finally, at about eight months of ownership the problem went away. I believe my relentless assault eventually wore it away. I used alcohol based glass cleaners and suede MF (microfiber) towels and this regime finally did the trick.
This same combination works real well on interior windows. After I'm done, I toss the towel in the glove box and when the windows are defogging in the morning and, if I see an area that isn't quite right, I hit it with the towel alone. This regime gives me spotless glass from any sun or other light source angle
I'd recommend staying away from Rain-X and similar though I must admit that I'll shortly be experimenting with PPG's AquaPel.
Finally, at about eight months of ownership the problem went away. I believe my relentless assault eventually wore it away. I used alcohol based glass cleaners and suede MF (microfiber) towels and this regime finally did the trick.
This same combination works real well on interior windows. After I'm done, I toss the towel in the glove box and when the windows are defogging in the morning and, if I see an area that isn't quite right, I hit it with the towel alone. This regime gives me spotless glass from any sun or other light source angle
I'd recommend staying away from Rain-X and similar though I must admit that I'll shortly be experimenting with PPG's AquaPel.
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