"MM54" (mm54mk2)
10/11/2015 at 11:36 • Filed to: None
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"MM54" (mm54mk2)
10/11/2015 at 11:36 • Filed to: None | 2
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Clay bar your windshield!
I did some rust repair yesterday (that post will be along later today for those interested) and naturally overspray, as it does, found a way to get everywhere, including my windshield. While using clay to take the overspray off the hood, door, and even the fender on the opposite side of where I was painting, I did the glass too - this is the cleanest it’s been (on the outside at least...) since it was installed! Good news for people like me who are OCD about a clear windshield...
DoYouEvenShift
> MM54
10/11/2015 at 12:01 |
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That works!? In a stickler about having clean glass.
hike
> MM54
10/11/2015 at 12:01 |
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Never thought about that. Did you use the same technique as used on paint?
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MM54
> DoYouEvenShift
10/11/2015 at 12:18 |
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It sort of makes sense - cleans it the same way as your paint, but it’s not something I’d considered before
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MM54
> hike
10/11/2015 at 12:19 |
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Yes - I took the clay and rubbed it on the glass, when it started to stick I’d knead a little bit of Quick Detailer into the clay and have back at it, same as anywhere else
SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
> MM54
10/11/2015 at 12:39 |
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I do that every time I apply aquapel....
stopping at claybar? that’s sophomore status, homie! :P
Opposite Locksmith
> MM54
10/11/2015 at 12:49 |
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It’s so bad over time for the windshield to do that.
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DoYouEvenShift
> MM54
10/11/2015 at 12:57 |
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Im gonna try that later. Thanks for the tip.
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MM54
> Opposite Locksmith
10/11/2015 at 12:59 |
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How so? Glass is harder than paint/clearcoat, and clay is definitely more gentle than ice scrapers, so how is it bad for it?
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Opposite Locksmith
> MM54
10/11/2015 at 13:07 |
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Sorry I just wanted attention
ViperGuy21
> MM54
10/11/2015 at 13:31 |
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Let me show you all the ways to make your glass awesome...
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MM54
> Opposite Locksmith
10/11/2015 at 13:56 |
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Uh, okay then. I guess you got some
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MM54
> ViperGuy21
10/11/2015 at 14:10 |
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Cool video!
If this windshield had more than about 12k miles on it, I’d definitely at least do the polishing part - the razor is a good idea too. And he used clay! My old windshield (before it exploded randomly one very cold day at a stop sign) was terribly scratched and chipped.
Also I clean my wipers like that any time I’m cleaning the windshield, or any other glass, or just happen to feel like it. It makes an amazing difference - I’ve done it on other people’s cars and they can’t believe how well the wipers work afterwards.
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ViperGuy21
> MM54
10/11/2015 at 15:08 |
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I love Larry’s videos, he’s an awesome detailer! Honestly for my glass since its been prepped and sealed Chemical Guys Hybrid V07 detail spray works the best for exterior windows for me. Interior windows get the Stoners stuff and it’s all good. I have some rain-x stuff but I really don’t like it. As far as glass cleaners go, stoners is the best I’ve used. But for glass I have only used OTC cleaners, no professional stuff for that yet as I don’t see the need for it
E92M3
> MM54
10/11/2015 at 15:44 |
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Have you ever used a razor blade scraper on your windshield?
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MM54
> E92M3
10/11/2015 at 17:49 |
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No - I’ve never had enough crap on it to need such a thing. This windshield is only like 10-12k miles old, the one before it I would have scraped if it lasted long enough into owning the car, though. It was awful in every way, and randomly exploded one cold evening
Manny05x
> MM54
10/11/2015 at 19:17 |
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Im just getting into car detailing so i can take a clay bar and do my front windown? any warnings?