Clay bar doesn't necessarily remove water spots, especially from windows. What it does well is removing contaminants that are stuck in the paint. If your clay bar is turning brown or black while you are using it, it is working. Mother's Clay Bar works to remove paint contaminants.

 

I will pick up some steel wool today on the way home from work. I saw a post about this a few weeks back but I never researched it until now. Thanks for the tip.

 

Might want to talk to one of the detailing specialists.

What clay bar does is removes everything that is stuck to the paint or any other surface.

So there is no reason why it would not work.

 

A clay bar and steel wool work on the same principle, they work by shaving down the contaminants on the glass. My aggressive claybar works great on windows, but the OTC ones are a little mild to really work well and should be left for paint work. Some water spots will never be removed from glass however because they have etched into the glass.

 

I would not advocate the use of synthetic steel or brass wool on glass surfaces; the reasons being are that no matter how fine of a grit (even #0000) you use you are actually micro scratching the surface of the glass allowing more spaces for dirt to build and settle where normal washing will not remove it, even though the glass looks super smooth to the naked eye. A better way to clean glass would be to use a Hi-Tech Body Sponge™ this innovative rubber polymer product safely and easily removes water spots, tree sap, rail dust, bugs and other bonded surface contaminants from the surface of automotive glass, mouldings and, may be used with any kind of lubricant and being an abrasive it will also produce a shine

Polishing Glass (Stage Two Surface Corrosion):
Once the glass surface has been washed and cleaned (detailers clay) any minor imperfections can be removed with an abrasive glass polish (Autoglym Car Class Polish or DP High Performance Glass Restorer) This thick citrus-based cream safely pulls contaminants out of the glass, including alkaline mineral deposits, and then smoothes out etched glass (http://www.autogeek.org)

Be aware the some imperfections cannot be removed and you may have to replace it. If you can catch your fingernail in the scratch 0.4 Mil (0 .004 –inch deep) you should consult a professional glass repair / replacement company.

A replacement windscreen can sometimes be claimed on an insurance policy without loss of no-claim bonus, dependant upon coverage (check first with insurance company).Some windscreen ‘glass’ is actually a plastic resin and will scratch easily, consult your dealer to find out what material was used for the OEM windshield.

Methodology (b):
•Clean glass to remove dirt, dust or road grime from surfaces (also see note 1)
•Apply clay (Magic Clay®) and lubricant solution (WooliteTM / Water 5:1) onto the glass surface (Do not apply to plastic as dulling may occur.)
•Apply a quarter (coin) size amount of Autoglym Car Glass Polish™ or Iz Einzette Glas Polish to a damp cutting / polishing foam pad (LC Orange or White) attached to a Porter Cable HS rotary polisher set at speed 1200 rpm.
•Heat caused by abrasive polishing can soften and damage glass; foam pad and product used must minimize heat build-up. Since glass is a poor heat conductor any friction heat built up from polishing must be kept to a minimum by using sufficient product and regular misting of both the polishing pad and glass surface with water.
•Apply to half of the surface / windshield, polishing first in an up and down motion then in a left-to-right motion and then repeat on the other side, proceed to other glass surfaces.
•Go over the glass several times in each direction, glass will polish virtually residue free.
•Wipe off any residue, and polish with a clean dry 100% cotton Micro fibre cloth.
•Inspect glass for clarity and smoothness. Repeat if necessary.
•If the glass has PPG Industries Optech clear coating a more aggressive polish may be required

 

rain-x yellow spray bottle ftw! works great!

 

JUST MAKE SURE ITS #0000 GRIT ..

OR ELSE YOUR GOING TO SCUFF THE CRAP OUT OF YOUR GLASS ...

LORD I HOPE HE GETS THE #0000 GRIT ...

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this could also be a great way to clean the windows

 

Now I See Why Your Sn Is Joker ..


Lololol

 

I've read about 0000 grit steel wool also.

 

LOL I didn't go but yes I am going to get #0000 grit. I got scared about the micro-scratching and wanted to read more about it.

 

Joker,

If you read my post carefully, you would see that I said claying won't necessarily remove water spots. I didn't say it won't remove water spots. To be clearer, I probably should have said that claying won't remove all water spots. I don't need to speak to another detailer about how clay works, but thanks for the advice.

 

Where do you guys live that you need to clean your windshields with steel
wool? Are the bugs in your area the size of sparrows? Anything that's ever
been on my glass I could remove with water/sponge and then finish with
Stoner Invisible Glass spray. This stuff is great, spray it on and wipe totally
dry.....and yes it will remove that crud from the wipers.

 

I'm with Gary C on this one. Soap and sponge, then windex, then rainx. Crystal clear.

 

"if" you dont have water spots / overspray / sap ..

you dont need to use the steel wool ..

"if "you have these stains etc... then you can use the steel wool #0000 grit ..



doesnt anyone read the posts thoroughly ..??