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zagato27 May 3, 2001 05:50 PM

Since the only forum I know that has a cleaning tips section is the 5th Gen guys and I wanted all the 4th Gen guys to hear this one I'm posting here:) Saw this on SpeedVision. To really get your windows clean, inside and out, use very fine steel wool and window cleaner...lots of window cleaner. I went to the hardware store and bought some "0000" steel wool. I think it is the finest grade you can get. Liberally sprayed down the window and then used the steel wool. Wiped up with a terry cloth. Yup it works, the windows absolutely gleam. If you've got any "junk" on them this will take it right off. You know that edge of junk on your side windows where it hits the moulding...gone. After I used the steel wool and wiped I went over it one more time with glass cleaner and newspaper. It looks great. CAUTION, don't do this if you have tinting.
Post your results.

Cheers

gtr_rider May 3, 2001 06:16 PM


Originally posted by zagato27
Since the only forum I know that has a cleaning tips section is the 5th Gen guys and I wanted all the 4th Gen guys to hear this one I'm posting here:) Saw this on SpeedVision. To really get your windows clean, inside and out, use very fine steel wool and window cleaner...lots of window cleaner. I went to the hardware store and bought some "0000" steel wool. I think it is the finest grade you can get. Liberally sprayed down the window and then used the steel wool. Wiped up with a terry cloth. Yup it works, the windows absolutely gleam. If you've got any "junk" on them this will take it right off. You know that edge of junk on your side windows where it hits the moulding...gone. After I used the steel wool and wiped I went over it one more time with glass cleaner and newspaper. It looks great. CAUTION, don't do this if you have tinting.
Post your results.

Cheers

steel wool, are you out your mind.

zagato27 May 3, 2001 06:48 PM

Very Very Fine Steel Wool
 

Originally posted by gtr_rider


steel wool, are you out your mind.

Ahh yes, kimosabe:)

Really, it was a tip from a car restorer. It's really fine steel wool. They do it prior to showing their cars. The guy even said that they took a random orbital buffer to their windows after they did this.
Hey, it works. The glass absolutely gleams from outside and from inside it's like the window isn't even there.
BTW, you do this inside and outside. The guy said that it really helps inside in that you develop a film from the plastic inside the car and or leather etc.

Tried it. It works, just wanted to share the wealth.

IF you're sceptical...try it on a window on your wife's car first:)


Cheers

nforg May 3, 2001 08:29 PM

Re: Very Very Fine Steel Wool
 
....signs of a wise man


Originally posted by zagato27

IF you're sceptical...try it on a window on your wife's car first:)


RedRaiderMaxima Jun 29, 2001 11:25 AM

Will the 0000 steel wool scratch the glass?

zagato27 Jun 30, 2001 05:12 AM


Originally posted by RedRaiderMaxima
Will the 0000 steel wool scratch the glass?
No scratches. Just remember to use lots of window cleaner and the VERY fine steel wool.

Cheers


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