Cleaniing Glass

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Nov 2005, 5:42 pm

#432444

Scored a set of pop outs for the 1303 today.

One of the windows is dirty.

Nah.... i mean REAL DIRTY......

I have cleaned it with a razor blade with a coulpe mm of metho swishing round. I have 98% of the gunk off.

Its just the outside glass sort of has a permanent "turtle shell" that is only visable in reflective light.

Any ideas how to finish the cleaning properly??

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StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 26 Nov 2005, 6:21 pm

#432455

Try toothpaste (no joke)

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Nov 2005, 6:42 pm

#432456

Ok - they are the sort of answers i am after

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Thanks Sten

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Twokombies Seriously Crusin Dubber

193 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 26 Nov 2005, 8:10 pm

#432474

try making a paste out of bi carb soda and water. rub adub dub nad rinse off...

PurpleT3 Fahrvergnugen

880 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 26 Nov 2005, 10:41 pm

#432501

There is a product by Auto Glym called glass polish, about $13 a bottle. It might be worth giving it a try, it's a bloody good glass cleaner even if it doesn't fix your problem.

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waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on

1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Nov 2005, 9:30 am

#432541

Barry could you use sulphuric acid? Doesnt harm glass lab bottles but should eat any scum. Mitchl `😉

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squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 27 Nov 2005, 10:05 am

#432550

Try rubbing alcohol too Barry.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 27 Nov 2005, 4:41 pm

#432594

i know they dont sell it any more but bon amy works really well

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Craig Paton Wolfsburg Wizard

620 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 27 Nov 2005, 7:21 pm

#432645

Try calling Dave Ellis from WAX IT! He sponsors the forum and has all sorts of terrific cleaning products!

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Alex Holzl 2332cc of pure BALLZ!!

1,550 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 27 Nov 2005, 7:31 pm

#432649

ive heard newspaper and prepsol brings glass up nice but dunno if it will in ur case...

alex

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 27 Nov 2005, 7:34 pm

#432650

Maybe good ol' white vinegar? Is great for cleaning glass, not sure if it'll remove scum.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Nov 2005, 8:27 pm

#432669

Well it has been pouring ALL day - so i have been playing.

Been giving them a good polish with Auto Sol and tooth paste and metho.

Pretty happy.
One window still has slight marks, but i am being REALLY picky

The wife is making me put them away till Christmas now - but at least they are clean enough to put under the tree.

Thanks for the tips

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Nov 2005, 10:06 pm

#432710

Hi

I had residue after removing tint, the Pro Mar waterless car wash worked wonders.

Steve

karmen Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 27 Nov 2005, 10:21 pm

#432722

try prepsol on the paint on ur window knobs or plain brake fluid and hose off.

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65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 27 Nov 2005, 10:59 pm

#432735

Really fine steel wool. 000 grade.

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 28 Nov 2005, 12:05 am

#432740

65busser wrote:Really fine steel wool. 000 grade.

yep, i work with glass as in stained glass lamps and windows and when it comes to cleaning up the finished product, nothing beats the 000 steel wool..
even the old steelo with the suds will do the trick..
happy scrubbing.. :thumb
btw dont at all use a green scrourer as it scratches and will leave permanent marks.. :o

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waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on

1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Nov 2005, 10:19 am

#432798

tint residue wipes off easy with metho.m

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