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Dec 28, 2023 | 02:31 PM

MrDerek

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Cleaning windshield

Season greetings C8 family !
Since I took delivery of my C8 , I have been trying to clean some type of film/ glue from the inside of my windshield. I've tried basic soap/water, glass cleaner, alcohol. Nothing has worked. Anyone out there have advice on this ?

Thanks in advance

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Dec 28, 2023 | 02:33 PM

Kracka

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PB Blaster is my go-to for stubborn residue or adhesives on glass. Spray it on a paper towel, and hold the paper towel against the glass and let it soak on there for a few minutes.

Dec 28, 2023 | 04:45 PM

JerryU

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Don't care where the adhesive or hard to remove film is: this 3M product, available in automotive paint stores is what I use. When I was using a "suction cup" mount for my radar detector found cleaning the windshield where it would placed was the key to never having it let lose. **

** Note, the heavy Escort Passport Max never came lose when driving my two C7s and C8 for ~9 years. But if parked facing the sun on a very hot day, what air was left in the large "Sticky Mount Cup" did get very hot and a couple of times on 100+ degree days (we can get in NE SC,) only when parked it could come lose. I added a very thin stainless braded wire (fishing leader) as a Tether, Will use the same 10 year old detector on my E-Ray, now at 3000.

Just checked, $31 on Amazon. Typical 3M, not cheap but works. Quote: "3M™ Adhesive Remover lets you quickly remove adhesive, attachment tape, tar and wax from your vehicle's painted surfaces without harmful scraping tools or abrasives. This easy-to-use blend of solvents won't harm most automotive paint surfaces and also works on glass or vinyl.

Dec 28, 2023 | 05:16 PM

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I would, personally, not use any harsh chemicals (unless you have something weird going on).

I use the Adams method to remove the haze from “off gassing”

Dec 28, 2023 | 05:56 PM

5632

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I want to use the Adams! Do you think he is capable of doing a C8 for me? I cannot reach the whole windshield on the C8.

Dec 28, 2023 | 07:23 PM

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Mequiar's has a glass polish I've used successfully for years.

Dec 28, 2023 | 07:44 PM

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I want to use the Adams! Do you think he is capable of doing a C8 for me? I cannot reach the whole windshield on the C8.

Adams is a product line. Any detail shop worth going to can do this for you

Dec 28, 2023 | 11:41 PM

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Adam's makes some excellent products. I use their Glass Cleaner and am very happy with how it cleans.

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Dec 29, 2023 | 06:30 AM

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Jan 7, 2024 | 07:24 PM

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Question, is it on the passenger side around the rear-view mirror area. Seems like a fog looking from the outside, driver's side?

Jan 7, 2024 | 08:11 PM

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I want to use the Adams! Do you think he is capable of doing a C8 for me? I cannot reach the whole windshield on the C8.

Try this. I usually drape a damp microfiber towel over mine, if needed I use a little Dawn dish soap with it.

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Jan 7, 2024 | 08:23 PM

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Jan 7, 2024 | 08:24 PM

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Quote:

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pb blaster is my go-to for stubborn residue or adhesives on glass. Spray it on a paper towel, and hold the paper towel against the glass and let it soak on there for a few minutes.

smelly stuff.

Jan 7, 2024 | 08:48 PM

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I've tried that window cleaner. Didn't work

Jan 7, 2024 | 08:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Flad

Question, is it on the passenger side around the rear-view mirror area. Seems like a fog looking from the outside, driver's side?

It's on the inside of windshield. Both sides has got a haze on it!! I've tried soap and water rag like a friend used on his C8, WD40 , PB Blaster, and several other window cleaners !! I can still see this haze/ substance if I'm driving facing the sun !! 😡😡😡😡