Austin
FTF's #1 Knob Polisher
There's absolutely nothing worse than rolling down the highway towards the sunset and seeing nothing but trash, dirt, and defects in your windshield. You can scrub all day with Windex and not even get the top layer off. But how I clear up my glass, you ask...
The answer lies with a couple of secrets of the detailing trade. A few actually, but who's counting.
** Please note that these steps apply to exterior glass only! Do not try these techniques on the inside!! **
Step one: Clean your glass using an ammonia-based window cleaner; it has the best initial 'cut'.
Step two: break out a fresh piece of XXXX steel wool (the absolute finest steel wool, no other will do). I like to mist a little water onto the window, but this will eventually rust the steel so you should throw it out when you're done. After misting, scrub the glass with the steel wool. You'll want to do quite a few passes.
Here's a hint - use a stripe of tape to compare your results, pull your rig into the sun to help.
Step three: Clean again with the ammonia-based cleaner.
Step four: This step is an add-on, and I advise it to keep defects from forming as fast. Apply a spray wax or RainX. When using either, apply two-three coats ensuring optimal coverage.
Step five: Get in your truck the next day and realize a bird just crapped all over your hard work.
Before:
After: (Don't mind the streaks )
The answer lies with a couple of secrets of the detailing trade. A few actually, but who's counting.
** Please note that these steps apply to exterior glass only! Do not try these techniques on the inside!! **
Step one: Clean your glass using an ammonia-based window cleaner; it has the best initial 'cut'.
Step two: break out a fresh piece of XXXX steel wool (the absolute finest steel wool, no other will do). I like to mist a little water onto the window, but this will eventually rust the steel so you should throw it out when you're done. After misting, scrub the glass with the steel wool. You'll want to do quite a few passes.
Here's a hint - use a stripe of tape to compare your results, pull your rig into the sun to help.
Step three: Clean again with the ammonia-based cleaner.
Step four: This step is an add-on, and I advise it to keep defects from forming as fast. Apply a spray wax or RainX. When using either, apply two-three coats ensuring optimal coverage.
Step five: Get in your truck the next day and realize a bird just crapped all over your hard work.
Before:
After: (Don't mind the streaks )