Another windshield question....
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From: Katy Texas
Another windshield question....
I have a 06 Z06 with about 37,000 miles. Any ideas (aside from a new one) on how to get rid of the ultra small "sand stars" that have accumulated on the windshield? In direct sunlight it looks like it has been sandblasted (which I guess is correct). Is there a polish or anything that will act on the windshield like various products do for the paint? I have tried Zaino glass polish but didn't see any difference.
Thanks.
CB
Thanks.
CB
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From: Schuylkill County PA
I use Autogeek's DP brand of Glass Restorer, but Zaino is supposed to be one of the best; I'm surprised you didn't see better results. Did you apply it by hand or by machine? The 'Geek also has a PC pad made specifically for polishing glass. I got one recently but haven't tried it yet.
Race Director
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From: Missouri City Texas
I'm getting a porter cable next week (ordering today) and would like to find a good product for this also.
I drive about 35 freeway miles a day and it has resulted in a lot of what you are describing :shakes fist:
Would be a blessing to get it taken care of with a good product.
I drive about 35 freeway miles a day and it has resulted in a lot of what you are describing :shakes fist:
Would be a blessing to get it taken care of with a good product.
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Safety Car
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From: Katy Texas
I use Autogeek's DP brand of Glass Restorer, but Zaino is supposed to be one of the best; I'm surprised you didn't see better results. Did you apply it by hand or by machine? The 'Geek also has a PC pad made specifically for polishing glass. I got one recently but haven't tried it yet.
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From: Schuylkill County PA
You should be applying glass polish similar to metal polish or plastic polish, if you've ever used those. Apply a small amount to a pad or MF cloth and rub it in with pressure until the product dissipates; you shouldn't be applying and removing like a traditional Zaino product (e.g., Z2, Z5).
Here are the products I've purchased for glass polishing with the PC:
DP Glass Restorer
Lake Country Glass Polishing Pad
On a side note, isn't Katy TX the town with the big Chinese Temple recreation?
Here are the products I've purchased for glass polishing with the PC:
DP Glass Restorer
Lake Country Glass Polishing Pad
On a side note, isn't Katy TX the town with the big Chinese Temple recreation?
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From: Ponte Vedra Beach / London State: Dazed and confused
Lake Country 5.5 Inch Glass Polishing Pad:
If you look closely at this pad you can see tiny sparkles within the foam. These are the glass polishing abrasives manufactured right inside the polyurethane foam. The abrasives support the polishing action of the glass polish to refine the glass to a smooth shine while removing flaws. With fewer passes, you will see faster results and smoother glass –
Autogeek - http://www.autogeek.net/lc-glass-polishing-pad.html
If you look closely at this pad you can see tiny sparkles within the foam. These are the glass polishing abrasives manufactured right inside the polyurethane foam. The abrasives support the polishing action of the glass polish to refine the glass to a smooth shine while removing flaws. With fewer passes, you will see faster results and smoother glass –
Autogeek - http://www.autogeek.net/lc-glass-polishing-pad.html
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Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Katy Texas
You should be applying glass polish similar to metal polish or plastic polish, if you've ever used those. Apply a small amount to a pad or MF cloth and rub it in with pressure until the product dissipates; you shouldn't be applying and removing like a traditional Zaino product (e.g., Z2, Z5).
Here are the products I've purchased for glass polishing with the PC:
DP Glass Restorer
Lake Country Glass Polishing Pad
On a side note, isn't Katy TX the town with the big Chinese Temple recreation?
Here are the products I've purchased for glass polishing with the PC:
DP Glass Restorer
Lake Country Glass Polishing Pad
On a side note, isn't Katy TX the town with the big Chinese Temple recreation?
Yes, the Chinese Temple model is right down the road from my house.
CB
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From: Schuylkill County PA
Keep in mind, those products are both used with the Porter-Cable 7424 polishing machine (DP Glass Restorer you could apply by hand, but you're probably just as well off using the Zaino stuff you already have).
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