Protecting glass and wheels?

[new2detailing]

Re: Protecting glass and wheels?

As far as windows, I use No Streek( not to plug another product, just my experience) polish to leave the windows crystal clear. A metal scraper will remove the protection, so will exposure to sun and the elements (just a cost of doing business) Ceramic pads are more expensive and take longer to warm up (really bite if you will and can be a little disconcerting). The switch to metallic pads by most car companies unfortunately leads to early brake dusting, squeaks/squeals and other annoyances. They do wear fairly well though.

[Jeepster04]

Re: Protecting glass and wheels?

I know exactly what youre talking about with the 'grit' on the windshield. Ive always assumed it was pitting and gouges from dirt and debris thrown up from other cars. The cleaner my windshield is the easier it is to see it in the sun.

An ice scraper would probably remove wax from the windshield but idk what it would do to rain-x. Just as a note, some people really complain about rain-x. They claim it makes their wipers jump and squeak. Usually it has a lot to do with the type of wiper youre using. Ive never had a problem with rain-x or bosch wiper blades but thats just me.

Here is what I use.

I use this in the windshield washer fluid but only use it when its raining. That stuff will leave some awful spots if it dries on the paint. I clean my windshield by hand so it doesnt matter anyway.



I use this on the side windows but you could also use it on the windshield if you do not like the stuff in the washer fluid.



Ive yet to buy any ceramic pads since theyve came on our last two jeeps weve gotten(still on original pads). Most Jeep owners(I read a lot on jeep forums) get their ceramic pads at Napa along with their rotors. Ive never heard a bad thing about napa rotors and ceramic pads given you dont buy the cheapest ones.

Like new2detailing said, ceramic pads do perform better when they are hot and are usually harder on rotors. Doesnt bother me though, Ill just replace whatever needs to be replaced when it needs to be replaced.

Some reading on ceramic brake pads(They pretty much say the same thing):

http://www.brakeworld.com/ceramic-brake-pads.asp

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=88

Edit:Ohh, I also like to use #83 with a cutting pad to clean my windows.. Megs doesnt recommend that but it works for me.