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I was at work today, and some maintenance people were spraying some cement/brick sealer on the brick outside and it appears a little overspray is on the windshield, maybe the car too (I just can't see or feel it). I can't even notice the overspray unless the sun hits the windshield, and then I see some very little specks over the entire windshield. I tried cleaning the windshield and also tried a clay bar but I can still see the specks.

Does anyone know of anything, like a safe solvent, or something they trust to clean the windshield that won't damage it?

Thanks in advance.

sTz

I presume that you've already tried the common glass clearing products... maybe isopropyl alcohol might help.

BJ67

ooo steel wool will do it nicely.

lakemg

You've already tried what I would first try (glass cleaner and clay bar), so I'd step up to some fine/light duty polishing compound.

L8ter

Clay bar may help your paint , but I would be talking to someone's superiors.

spearfish25

Glass polishing pad and an orbital

hanks10GS

2K14C7

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser will do it. Works great for the inside of the windshield also.

C7Joy

Some good suggestions here. But I would try to find out what the compound was and check the manufacturers recommendation on cleanup of cured product.

Fastoldguy

Use Acetone or Lacquer Thinner.

I'm in 100% disagreement on Steel Wool!

joemessman

Don't use the magic eraser. It will cut into your clear coat!!!! Start with least aggressive and work up. If it is on the window, it is on the paint. Drive in the garage and shine light on the paint at all angles and look for the overspray drops.

trivette

Years ago my '72 Monte Carlo and others nearby were covered in brown paint overspray from a building they were painting while I was attending the U of MN. They sent me to a body shop and where they literally washed the car with lacquer thinner which removed all of it. No long term effects-I kept that car for 5 years. Acetone would likely work as well. I would avoid the steel wool or other abrasives. Determining the mfgr. recommendation for cleanup would also be a good idea. Good luck!

2K14C7

I agree. The Magic Eraser suggestion was for the GLASS only.

nmvettec7

Acetone on a microfiber cloth to remove the spots or chemical residue.

The Acetone will work much better than an isopropyl alcohol and will dry rapidly with an ultra clean surface for the next step using the glass polish.

Then apply Griots Glass Polish using a dual action buffer.

Coat with a nano-ceramic glass coating.

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1KULC7

Use window cleaner with 0000 steel wool. ONLY THE WINDOW. No problem. Body Shops use this method.

1KULC7

I agree, Cannot believe all the complicated answers here. 000 or 0000 Steel wool with window cleaner (purely for lubrication) works just fine.

nmvettec7

Also agree on the 0000 steel wool. Probably the simplest way and cheapest way to proceed.

Rebel Yell

First and foremost I suggest you get this documented with your Company Superiors. The cleaning Company or even your Company should be responsible for any damage. You know if it's on your glass, it's on your paint. I've seen this happen at a Company I worked for, and all the cars were repaired at no cost to the owners. Good luck.

VETFEVER

Do this - your windshield will be the cleanest its ever been. Make sure it's 0000 wool!!

blue max

0000 is preferred