croaker

Anybody actually uses steel wool to clean their Windshield? I'm worried it will scratch it

Christi@n

What kind of problem are you experiencing??

Clay bar can be used to get a nice clean on glass

croaker

Wiper trails mostly

Christi@n

I would start with glass cleaner, clay bar, then car wax on, as first step that is no aggressive.

Then you could always step up with something more agressive, as grit paper .

I've heard some people use super fine grit paper on windshield, but never seen result, so i can advise you about it.

Anyway I think that glass cleaner, clay bar plus wax will work pretty well for wiper trails

0Adam's Polish

Are the wiper trails scratches? Have you ever clayed your glass?

cmonkey713

There have been posts here on the Forum on using steel wool to clean the windshield. When using steel wool always use #0000 grade so you won't scratch the class. Also you should use a lubricant with the steel wool like quick detailer or glass cleaner, it provides some lubrication and makes things much easier. You would only use the steel wool method in severe cases of windshield cleaning. I would start with clay bar and then proceed to a glass polish and then to the steel wool is the glass does not look the way you want it. After the glass is clean coat with a glass sealer to keep it nice and slick so contaminates are less likely to stick making it easier to maintain.

Sunset-C6

yes, works great 0000 steel wool or try Bon Ami cleanser.

yamabob

Be better off with Bronze wool as it is softer.

z06clif

how about that professional glass cleaner that you use to get your showerstall clean. I got some from the glass place when I had my windshield replaced. You can also try "soft-scrub" by Clorox.

Clif

cegusa

DO NOT use steel wool on the outside door mirror glass.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

We offer a couple items that work well at cleaning up glass and wiper trails:

http://www.autogeek.net/dp515.html
http://www.autogeek.net/dia-glasswork-restorer.html
http://www.autogeek.net/griots-glass-cleaning-clay.html

If you need something more abrasive, use this with great care:

http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-ceriglass-polish.html

croaker

Yes clay bar and wax was tried its on my 2011 GMC. I saw a couple vid's on the web claiming steel wool was the ticket just didn't want to screw up

Jim D.

Good advice...

I'll point out that some side view mirrors, especially on the modern cars, are actually plastic with a mirror coating on the outside surface and it can wear off.

I can't quite tell what our 2008 ZR-1's mirrors are made of, but I have seen other makes and models use plastic, likely because it's less expensive, lighter weight, and also allows for added features like heating elements and built-in turn signals.

Corveet

i've seen a video about that too but haven't tried it though

mike100

^^^ This is an effective product for very hard water spots and light scratches. I tried the steel wool- perhaps it would have worked combined with the right chemistry, but once the glass is etched, you have to polished that off. I tried the usual clearcoat and paint compounds, but glass is just too hard so break out the cerium oxide.

Jessseee

Use steel wool dry when cleaning glass. And if your shower glass enclosure is yucky and hazy with soap scum, you can clean it first with dishsoap and nonscratch sponge, then rinse, then clean with 50/50 vinegar water that you mix up also adding squirt of dishsoap in it and 10 drops of lemongrass essential oil (more if you have a large spray bottle). Dry the shower glass. Then use your steel wood to get off any remaining scum or watermarks.
I prefer steel wool to clean my windshield as it's quick and easy, cheap and nontoxic