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Old 08-27-2010, 03:46 PM
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Angry Aftermarket windshield seems to be coated with oil.... BP fU!

Long story short my original windshield got a crack, had it replaced, aftermarket one fogs up and wipers work half assed due to what seems to be an oil slick or coating on my windshield. I tried to use news paper + dish soap and the oil slick on my windshield still won't come off, anything else I can do
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Did u clean the inside also?
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You could try adhesive remover, that'll usually strip off any coatings.

Or, Zaino makes a glass polish (Z12 I think it is), that stuff will strip anything off glass; paint overspray, hard water/acid rain stains, even removes fine scratches. It's amazing stuff.
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Geez, how about Windex. Seriously.
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
Geez, how about Windex. Seriously.
Old 08-27-2010, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
Geez, how about Windex. Seriously.
Old 08-27-2010, 11:48 PM
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Windex has a blue dye built into it. I'd use Invisible Glass by Stoner Products.

http://www.invisibleglass.com/

Who was the aftermarket windshield supplier is the question? Maybe they coat their windshields for shipping and protection.
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Well, I would certainly hope he's already tried basic glass cleaners.

The best one is Dirtex. But for things that normal cleaner can't remove, Z12 is what you want.
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Yes I tried Automotive glass cleaner which didn't work.
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Use some Bon Ami polishing cleaner. It won't scratch and will remove any contaminants from the windshield.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...LAID=109362621
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