Hey, I recently got the front bumper repainted because I bought the car used and it came with a load of chips on it. Anyway, i've been doing this routine walkaround of the car everytime almost everytime I get out, and noticed a lot of hazing on the glass, the entire windshield is covered with it. When driving and the sun is shining on the windshield, it completely hazes and theres about 10% visibility, give or take a few. It is also on the driver and passenger windows, both the big window and smaller one, and the moonroof window. After I looked more carefully, I noticed a little rectangular area that looked like the place the guy put tape on the glass to hold the plastic cover over the car.

Does anybody know what this is? I'm guessing its from the repaint of the front bumper. The bumper was not removed, but the car was covered. How could it get on the windows. I assume its also all over the car, but its only visible on the windows. If anybody knows what it is and knows how to remove it thanks.

 

When you lightly brush your hands across the car(windows and paint) does it feel smooth? If not...definitely could be overspray from the paint job. Your car needs to be clayed...then re-apply your wax or sealant.

 

The windshield feels smooth, but the hazing is still there. By hazing, i mean that away from sunlight, the window looks clean, because i use Invisible Glass, but the second the sun hits it, from the inside looking out, visibility is close to nothing. It wasn't like that before the repaint which is why i'm getting a little worried. The driver side window is rough though. Can somebody further explain overspray and how it happened? The entire car was covered. I wish I could take pictures, but friend has camera. =/. Anyway, I used a claybar, Meguiars Clay Kit, and it wouldnt come off. How am I supposed to use it, does it take a long time?

Thanks for any help! =P

 

I would of recommended the clay as well, but that doesn't seem to be working for you. You can try taking a razor and scrap the glass to see if there is any residue and to remove it.

For the windshield, try using some water and dish soap on the inside, there maybe a thin film of grease on there.

 

I have used the razor on the windshield and used Simple Green as sort of a lubricant. Worked pretty good. You can hear it scraping the stuff off, and as soon as its clear, you don't hear it anymore.

Oh, and about the bumper. Came out darker then the whole car. Seems the guy painted it DG instead of BS. Bringing it back Tuesday and he said he'll try to fix it.

 

You should use car soap dilute with water with the razor.

 

Ultra fine steel wool works great for cleaning windows as well. Much easier then using a blade too.

 

i would probably take my 6" orbital and use a mild polish.

 

How would i use the steel wool? just rub it softly against the glass? Do I have to worry about it scratching the surface? Thanks for the help guys.

 

It doesnt matter how hard you are with it. It will not scratch the glass as long as you are using ultra fine. We have been using it in the tinting field for many years. You can use it dry or wet. I will usually soak the window with warm soapy water. Leaves the glass super smooth. Much better then any blad will.

 

I have actually seen micro scratches with #0000(Ultra fine) steel wool used with soapy water. Razor are easy to use and you don't see that many micro scratches as if you saw with steel wool.

 

I use this method with duragloss nuglass and a orange pad to remove really severe waterspots.

 

i haven't tried it personally, but i have heard comet works well. add enough water to make it into a paste and use a terry cloth towel and work in circles on the windshield.

 

If the wool is used up it can do this on real soft or cheap glass. Its real rare though.