Clean Glass

[Inland]

I just had a new windshield installed and would like to know the best way to protect it. Should I just wax it or should I use something else ?

It's not to often that you start with a clean slate. I'd like to get good results since there's nothing on the glass as of yet.

Thanks.

[Inland]

Re: Clean Glass

63 views and no replies. This can't be that bad of a question. Can it?

[Murr1525]

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Some people like wax, some dont. I like RainX, some dont.

I might still clay if you have some, then a glass cleaner, then either the RainX or wax if you want to use something.

[Inland]

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Some people like wax, some dont. I like RainX, some dont.

I might still clay if you have some, then a glass cleaner, then either the RainX or wax if you want to use something.

I have tried RainX in the past and it work great during the day, but it fogged up at night when it rained. I figured it was because the glass was still dirty. Using clay sounds like a good idea. I'll give it a try on the new glass.

Thanks for the reply.

[ChevyNick]

I would go with RainX. It fogged up at night eh? What if you turned your defroster on with heat? Maybe you just didn't wipe the product off completely or something.

[Inland]

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I guess it fogged up during the day also. Didn't seem that bad though because there weren't any lights shining at you. I never tried the defrost. It was summer and about 80 degrees out. We'll see how it works on a clean windshield.

[Murr1525]

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May have been residue you didnt get all off?

I would apply the RainX, and let it dry, then use a damp/wet towel then a dry towel to remove.

[rqk]

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I used to just wash my car and dry it including the glass. The glass never looked that good but I thought it would be silly to use a glass cleaner on it since I had just washed it and it was clean. I was wrong. The glass cleaner does a much better job than just the soap you wash the car with. As usual, keeping something as clean as you can is the best way to have it looking good for a long time. So now my wash routine just got a bit longer ... oh well

[Detailing by M]

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I love Rain X, it lasts a long time.
Latly I've been using D156 on all my customers cars and they love it.
So 156 is now my goto

[Inland]

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Well I just finished cleaning my windshield with Meguiars Perfect Clarity and then used RainX wax on dry glass. I waited for it to haze and then buffed it off with a damp cotton towel. Now the glass is streaked and looks rediculous. I knew I shouldn't have used that stuff.

How do I get it off now? Try buffing it again tomorrow ?

[Detailing by M]

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^^^ don't stress it's not over yet.
first Rain X is like a silicone. so it's a little difficult to completely remove the first time. get a terry towel and try it dry and wipe/polish windows. If that doesn't work use the TT damp and that should work just fine.
Also over the next week it will get better and after a wash in a week or two it will be fine and your windows will be shiny and hydrophobic.

[Inland]

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^^^ don't stress it's not over yet.
first Rain X is like a silicone. so it's a little difficult to completely remove the first time. get a terry towel and try it dry and wipe/polish windows. If that doesn't work use the TT damp and that should work just fine.
Also over the next week it will get better and after a wash in a week or two it will be fine and your windows will be shiny and hydrophobic.

I hope your right. I don't mind spending time and money on my car, but I would like it to work. I also know that there is a learning curve with anything.

This is really the first time I've tried keeping my car somewhat detailed. This is a little harder than I thought. Kinda like a part time job.

[tcy006]

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Someone once told me that Windex has a wax in it that leaves the sparkle on the glass. If Windex was used, and this was true, I could see that preventing the Rain X from adhering to the glass. I use Spray-Away or D-Line glass cleaner. I have used Rain X for years. I find that it works better the bigger the rain drops are and the faster you go. Fog and spray mist from other vehicles do not clear off the windshield very well.

[Detailing by M]

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the streaking is the reason I can't put this on a customers car. It takes way to long to completely remove it. Also how much did you use? I only use a few drops per wiping area. When I'm done with applying it I can remove the little I put on.
By you saying you "let the wax dry" leads me to believe you used as much as possible .
I have used Rain X almost 35 years now and love it.

[Inland]

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I definately used more than a couple drops. And I did use Windex yesterday. How long should it take to dry ? It seemed to dry in about 20 seconds.

My main concern is not having it correct and then getting caught in the rain at night. I don't want that glare or foggy look.