windshield smudges. help!

[dinosaur1]

Isn't aquapel just a one time treatment and then you basically throw it away?

[dinosaur1]

Is the claybar safe to use on the paint after using it on the windshield?

[agp56]

Re: windshield smudges. help!

I recently have had to replace the windshield and the drivers front window on one of the family vehicles. After the installation, I cleaned both the inner & outer surfaces thoroughly with the D-120 Glass Cleaner and then clayed the outer surfaces to remove contaminants. After inspecting the surfaces in full sunlight for remaining residue and finding none, I treated the outer sides with Aquapel.

[davey g-force]

Re: windshield smudges. help!

What else can I instead of uqw or rain X? I just don't prefer adding uqw on the windshield.

You don't really have to use anything if you keep the car/windscreen clean.

However, I have waxed my windscreen with NXT before with success. So if you like, you can polish or clay the windscreen (as above) then apply NXT 2.0 or (I dare say) your favourite sealant or wax will work fine.

[davey g-force]

Re: windshield smudges. help!

What should I spray on the windshield before claying?

You need to wash the windscreen first - while you're washing the whole car if you like.

Then you spray QD on the windscreen WHILE you're claying (not before).

[dinosaur1]

What else can I instead of uqw or rain X? I just don't prefer adding uqw on the windshield.

[dinosaur1]

What should I spray on the windshield before claying?

[dinosaur1]

Here's what Rain X tells me. Let me know what you think.

1. Rain-X Xtreme Clean (Can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Pep Boys,
Uni-Select, Amazon.com, Coast Auto, Fred Meyer, Meijer, Speedco)
2. Soft Scrub with NO bleach (Product will not state no bleach, you
need
to purchase the one that will state "With Baking Soda Cleanser" or
"Lemon Cleanser"

[davey g-force]

Re: windshield smudges. help!

Agree with above.

Once you've done that, UQW works well in place of RainX at repelling water and dirt.

[aonorato]

Re: windshield smudges. help!

If I were you, I would clay it, or even use a polish or compound on it since I am sure that would remove any wax/rainX/coatings on the windshield.

[dinosaur1]

I just had a new windshield installed on my suv. I have always used Rain X on all my vehicles, but I have a huge problem. I washed and cleaned my new windshield and then applied Rain X. It's fine for a few weeks and then here is what happens. Big smudges show up while the wipers go left to right and then the smudges go away. But as the wipers work the smudges appear. How can I completely and safely remove Rain X off of my windshield? I am afraid to drive my family and kids at night like this because I cannot see we're I'm driving. The Rain X bottle is 3 yrs old. Could that be the issue? What else can I use in place of Rain X.

Please help!