(I hope this isn't a repeat!)

Has anyone clayed their windows? I suggested to someone to clay his winshield, so he used the claybar with windex as a lubricant...And the results were amazing!

My question is: Can I clay all the windows (inside and out) except for the inside of the rear window which contains the defroster (and if I remember correctly the antenna), or can I ALSO clay the inside of the rear window? (I don't want to damage the defroster.)

What about claying the wheels? Shoud I buy a seperate clay bar?

How do I clay lights?

 

good questions... i would like to see a well put together answer to those....

 

I dont think clay would do any harm to the inside of the windows, but its probably also not worth the effort to clay the inside. Polishing the windows would work better than the clay

Dont buy a new bar just for your wheels, just use your old clay you used on your paint.

 

I simply clayed my wheels after I used the clay on the body and figured I wouldn't use it again.

I just use Stoners Invisible glass (safe for tint) with blue shop towels or microfiber towels on windows.

For the interior, I use the same, but it takes a lot more cleaning. The interior windows (windshield esp.) get build-up of the chemicals releasing from the interior materials aka "new car smell." This also causes them to look fogged. Just use a lot of towel to tackle the tough angle and keep spaying/wiping until it doesn't smear anymore.

I don't see any harm in claying windows, but seems not worth it on the interior.

 

Would claying them help get rid of the "spots" on the windshield that sort of appear over the years? You know, those ones you just can't seem to wash off?

 

I'm asuming that you guys dispose of the clay bar after each use.

I've tried that...it looks clean for the day time, but as soon as someones headlights hit it...it usually starts all over.


But my question about the rear window still stands..."can I clay the inside?"

 

Claying the inside of the windows isn't going to do anything. Clay removes air-borne contaminants that settle on the exterior. I have clayed the exterior of my windows and have removed contamination. Amazing how those particles can get into the glass.

For tough spots on the windows, including water spots I've used DP Glass Restorer. Works great either by hand or PC.

 

i know what you're talking about, i don't think so. those are more or less pits in the windshield from rocks and whatnot. the only way to get rid of that is a new windshield.

 

Yea, those water spots don't seem to come off. I believe I remember trying to clay without success. Check out what Bluesbreker suggested though, I'm going to be looking for a glass polish soon.

 

Thanks for the info on the windows, alittle more on the rear window would be helpful...

Has anyone clayed their wheels? What about lights? And is the method the same as claying the cars body?

 

I clayed my wheels. Make sure u clean em real good before u do that.

 

I haven't done this myself, but I've heard alot of people say that a vinegar bath does wonders for removing water spots.

 

50/50 Vinegar and water

 

I just googled 'clay bar' and got many sites returned. The autopia site had extensive write up as well as products. They suggested not using clay bar on plastic such as headlights. I use it on exterior windows all the time. It works very well. The autopia site also recommended only claying once or twice a year.

 

I have done both wheels and glass with a claybar. I also agree with Blues to get a decent glass polish.

 

I washed and waxed today and I clayed everything for the first time. I wasnt really thinking about it and I decided to clay when the car was wet. I did windows car and lights and everything came out fantastic in the end. I dont see why you cant clay it all. Not sure about the inside tho. If you're tinted then it might not be a good idea.

 

I've clayed glass with great results. I usually use those pieces which cannot be used on paint anymore.

 

I clayed the exterior then I autoglymed them with my porter cable...Absoutely awsome. The insides just tool ots of elbow grease