New windshield residue

370zproject · 07-07-2010, 12:19 AM

so i got the new windshield put all looked good washed it... and tonite it rained and when i turned on the wipers it left like a mess of streaks... but its not the wipers.. tried to get it off with a razor blade did not work any tips?

dad · 07-07-2010, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

so i got the new windshield put all looked good washed it... and tonite it rained and when i turned on the wipers it left like a mess of streaks... but its not the wipers.. tried to get it off with a razor blade did not work any tips?

Try a liquid degreaser-Stand away from the car- spray it on a towel-just enough to get the towel wet--"but not soaked or dripping". "Carefully wipe the window, with the towel , not touching the car body"! It will streak and smear, leaving a film, let it dry! " Now clean it with any windex product"!
Didn't work- Repeat again!
"Make sure your towel less hand doesn't get degresser on it, and touch the car body"!

Outside window only!

Chan Chee Hoe · 07-07-2010, 07:43 AM

Try RAIN-X.

370zproject · 07-07-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

Try a liquid degreaser-Stand away from the car- spray it on a towel-just enough to get the towel wet--"but not soaked or dripping". "Carefully wipe the window, with the towel , not touching the car body"! It will streak and smear, leaving a film, let it dry! " Now clean it with any windex product"!
Didn't work- Repeat again!
"Make sure your towel less hand doesn't get degresser on it, and touch the car body"!

ty i will try

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

Try RAIN-X.

^^^ this. rain-x has cleaning properties that will rid streaks and oils.

370zproject · 07-07-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

^^^ this. rain-x has cleaning properties that will rid streaks and oils.

ah i can only see it when it rains

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 11:52 AM

try rain-x. dont use hard degreasers on your car.

370zproject · 07-07-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

try rain-x. dont use hard degreasers on your car.

ok :/ does anyone know what im talking about tho?

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 12:07 PM

for the inside glass try some alcohol mix with distilled water (50/50) in a spray bottle or Griot's Window Cleaner. that or Prima Clarity.

the smears could be on the inside glass too.

speedoflife · 07-07-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

Try RAIN-X.

This.

Zaggeron · 07-07-2010, 01:42 PM

I haven't had good luck with Rain-X windshield cleaner on my Z's windshield -- but perhaps you meant regular old Rain-X not the cleaner. I find that to get that super slick windshield feeling I use a very light "scratch X" compound -- Scratch Doctor by Nu Finish works well -- at least it's good for something since it doesn't actually remove any scratches on the car's finish. You probably won't want to do this too often, but a good buffing once to remove all the new window residue probably won't hurt it.

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 02:42 PM

regular old rain-x. spray into towel, wipe on until haze.

spray distilled water over glass (over the haze) wipe off with glass MF towel. done.

dad · 07-07-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

try rain-x. dont use hard degreasers on your car.

It's for the windshield only, not the car!

sonic370 · 07-07-2010, 07:59 PM

i would try a good window cleaner using a soft sponge.then go back over with a clean cloth. rain x does work good though sometimes u don't even have to use the wipers

370zproject · 07-10-2010, 08:30 AM

i will try thanks all

07-07-2010, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	New windshield residue so i got the new windshield put all looked good washed it... and tonite it rained and when i turned on the wipers it left like a mess of streaks... but its not the wipers.. tried to get it off with a razor blade did not work any tips? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

07-07-2010, 01:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 19	I haven't had good luck with Rain-X windshield cleaner on my Z's windshield -- but perhaps you meant regular old Rain-X not the cleaner. I find that to get that super slick windshield feeling I use a very light "scratch X" compound -- Scratch Doctor by Nu Finish works well -- at least it's good for something since it doesn't actually remove any scratches on the car's finish. You probably won't want to do this too often, but a good buffing once to remove all the new window residue probably won't hurt it. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

07-10-2010, 08:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	i will try thanks all __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	for the inside glass try some alcohol mix with distilled water (50/50) in a spray bottle or Griot's Window Cleaner. that or Prima Clarity. the smears could be on the inside glass too.

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sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	i would try a good window cleaner using a soft sponge.then go back over with a clean cloth. rain x does work good though sometimes u don't even have to use the wipers