Waxing Glass

[drum1026]

Do you any of you have experience with applying Meguiars Ultimate Wax to windows? I've seen on other forums that it works great but on the other hand, some report it hazing really bad. I would like to clay the windows on my cars and then apply some wax. Should I use QD with the clay kit or is there another lubricant you guys like for glass? Last question, do I need to wipe down the windows after claying with glass cleaner or will the wax take out any streaks, spots, etc... Thanks everyone.

[C8N]

Re: Waxing Glass

I wax my windows and have done it with UW, NXT, CG, UQW, ColorX and etc.
I have never experienced any hazing. However, waxing windows can cause some chattering when using your wipers.
No need to follow up with a glass cleaner. Once you have clayed your windows, just wipe it dry with a towel and proceed to your wax.

[The Guz]

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UQW gets my vote.

[JET_Fusion]

go with RainX

I've done a few different side-by-side tests and I suggest rainX instead of wax. Wax will repel water well, most waxes even last longer than rainX--especially ULW & UQW. The down side to the wax is when the rain water and road water dry. The waxed window will have a dirt haze to it. After repeated wetting/drying cycles the haze will be more pronounced. The same thing happens to the non-window surfaces of the vehicle. RainX does a far better job of minimizing this haze build up. Down side to rainX is its short durability.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Waxing Glass

I've seen on other forums that it works great but on the other hand, some report it hazing really bad.

This sort of mixed result is to be expected when you use a product for something other than its intended purpose. Given that so many people have a tendency to overuse wax, we suspect those who do that are the ones reporting the hazing or even smearing issues. It's for this reason that we do not recommend using any of our waxes on glass, especially on the windshield. A heavy application can cause streaking, especially once the wipers start moving across the surface, and the last thing you want is for your windshield to end up a smeary mess. When it's raining. At night.

[Murr1525]

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Some report hazing with RainX also, but works ok for me.

I tend to have RainX as my 'base layer', and then UQW everything as I dry the car, glass included.

I like glass cleaner after claying, but just me.

[davey g-force]

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I have used UW, NXT/M21, UQW, M135 and LT (Last Touch) on my windows.

I only found that LT starts to haze on glass for me after a while. Everything else, I've had no problems with

[Blueline]

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This thread is a few days old, however, I have to add my experience with Ultimate Paste Wax on my windshield. EXCELLENT!!! Yesterday we had a huge downpour on the Interstate from Rochester to Buffalo, and I only used the wipers the few times a car passed me. The fine mist those cars kicked up did not bead and blow off as fast. The beading and blow off is not as effective at slow speeds, but at 70 or so it is marvelous.