2 questions:

1) Going to use the clay bar tonight, question is, is that OK go over the almighty Type R yO sticker? Dont wanna lose any HP by damaging the sticker.

2) How do you clean your windsheild? (outside) I have all these little dots on the windshield which I couldn't get rig of by washing. (I have a picture to show, will post tonight) Based on search, I've seen using steel wool with acid water spot remover, any other suggestion? Wouldn't steel wool leave scratches on the windsheild?

TIA. =D

 

Clay bar should be fine over the stickers. As for the winshield, a lot of people have those dots. I think they're a bunch of tiny rock chips, can't get rid of them I don't think.

 

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1) Going to use the clay bar tonight, question is, is that OK go over the almighty Type R yO sticker? Dont wanna lose any HP by damaging the sticker.

2) How do you clean your windsheild? (outside) I have all these little dots on the windshield which I couldn't get rig of by washing. (I have a picture to show, will post tonight) Based on search, I've seen using steel wool with acid water spot remover, any other suggestion? Wouldn't steel wool leave scratches on the windsheild?

TIA. =D

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Clay Bar should be fine on the decals, just don't press too hard. Also, you can use the claybar on the windshield, again, don't use too much pressure. I dunno about the steel wool and acid spot remover, I just give it a run over w/ the claybar and dry w/ some newspaper (no streaks). Good luck

 

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1) Going to use the clay bar tonight, question is, is that OK go over the almighty Type R yO sticker? Dont wanna lose any HP by damaging the sticker.

2) How do you clean your windsheild? (outside) I have all these little dots on the windshield which I couldn't get rig of by washing. (I have a picture to show, will post tonight) Based on search, I've seen using steel wool with acid water spot remover, any other suggestion? Wouldn't steel wool leave scratches on the windsheild?

TIA. =D
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The key to the claybar is to keep it lubricated and let it just glide over and pick junk up, not pressed and scrubbed with. It will be safe on the stickers.

The windshield, use windex and a razor blade. If you need more than just windex, you can try something like Afta which is an adhesive remover, but I'd only use that in small applications.

Best, of luck.

 

those small pits-chips are from rocks etc. getting a new windshield is the only way to fix it.

 

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I honestly hope they are not cause they were ALOT of those on the entire windshield.... REALLY obvious @ a certain angle under the sun

 

ive always wanted to clay bar my car.. what brand do you guys recommend.

 

Zaino Bros. has always worked for me.

 

I have only used mothers. No complaints other than clay bar is expensive and you can only use it a few times.

 

the **** on your window is A. Rock chips or B. Overspray from the body shop. My old hatch window was pitted to all hell and back, bought a OEM window =bling, bling. 1yr later a few chips etc. hope this helps.

 

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Zaino claybars suck.

The mothers is better and easier to get.

There are better products as well, but you'll have to order them.

RJ - not enthralled with Zaino and going to use meguire's next time.

 

Clay Magic is another good clay bar package, and its only $10 at auto parts stores.
They do make window polishing kits that will make your window look like new, but i have only seen them available online. http://www.autopia.org has alot of info available about them.

 

Clay Magic works great,and i used to detail cars fulltime for 5 years plus. Remember when you clay bar your car dip the bar alot in the soap water bro. And if you have a buffer,do the windshield with that @ high speed.

 

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Zaino claybars suck.

The mothers is better and easier to get.

There are better products as well, but you'll have to order them.

RJ - not enthralled with Zaino and going to use meguire's next time.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The "old" Meguires was awesome, then there was a batch that had to be recalled because it wouldn't lift and just stuck a crappy haze all over (mostly sold in Wall-Mart afik). The Mothers is good but imho not quite as good as the old Meguires. I never tired Zaino or whatever it's called. I did pick up a Pro pack of Mother's 4 in a pack for $6.00 last season, Did the job fine.

 

Can order meguiar's stuff from their website as well.

 

I had very good experience with Zaino products...back when I had cars that I could use it on...huhu

Maybe I should Zaino the craphatch just for chits and giggles

 

you could also try waxing your window....though i think that would be a performance degrade in foggy weather

 

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Annoying dots/scratches



Just got the Zaino clear-view (don't know if it works but decided to give it a shot), WIP


Btw, first time use clay bar, I picked Mothers, easy to use, but I have no other experience to compare to! :D No sure about Zaino clay bar, but it's cost $10 more.

 

You know, my insurance replaced my windshield for free once just because it was old and pitted. Do you have full glass coverage? Might be worth a call...

 

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?? for normal wear? After all, it's a 3 years old car. What's the reasoning for them to insure that?

 

I always use the finest grade steel wool and a good glass cleaner.

I have PIAA wiper blades, so I leave it, but before I did, I would wax it....

 

Wow! How long has your windshield been like that?

 

mothers

anticipate spending a good 4 hrs doing it at least.. .but sooo worth it.. surface becomes smooooth like glass

keep the claybar well lubricated, and if you drop it, THROW IT OUT! idea: break it up into 3 just in case and work with the smaller pieces

 

how much does an OEM windshield cost?

 

Around $300-400 installed.