Window cleaning concoction?

[MarkA]

Anyone got a secret concoction that will get that film off your windows? I tried my 1/2 vinegar 1/2 ammonia and scrape with a razor. It did OK but not as good as the house windows.

 

[RumRunner]

Wondering if you can use Rainx on these windows?

 

[got_em_on]

Whink Rust Stain remover. You can probably pick it up in your supermarket but here is a link.

http://www.amazon.com/Whink-1081-Rust-S ... B000LNQNM0

Wet the entire area then put a little on a small sponge and start rubbing it on the window. You will notice it taking off the spots after working it in for a minute two. Do one or two windows at a time then rinse off. Do not let it dry or sit on the metal parts. Follow up with Rain X and you are good to go.

 

[Brent]

I wanted to try a clay bar on windshields

 

[TWOBOATER]

You can use "00" (very fine) steel wool on glass with glass cleaner. I used to do new car prep and the windows were coated with some kind of silicone. that's what we used, then wipe with towels. it won't scratch the glass.

 

[MarkA]

Thanks guys. I think I'll give the 00 steel wool a go first. I know the ammonia/vinegar solution cut what was there better than straight windex. Using the razor trick got it probably 90% and I think with the steel wool it will finish it off. I'll do the old 'try this in an inconspicuous place first' routine. And I do put rainx on as the last step once they are clean. It definitely helps it shed the water but doesn't keep the film off.

 

[TimC2520]

Be careful with steel wool on a boat. Those little fine steel particles get all over (and then rust).

 

[SOUTHWINS]

do not use steel wool rust use bronze wool

 

[Lucky John]

Be careful with steel wool on a boat. Those little fine steel particles get all over (and then rust).

Amen to this advice ^^^^ use bronze if anything

 

[Makoman232]

If you are referring to glass windows, you can have the window buffed out with a light duty rubbing compound. A boat detailer can help you with this.