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  • #16
    Re: windshield smudges. help!

    I recently cleaned all my windows with NXT Glass Cleaner. I now have sparkles all over my windows, inside and out. I can describe them as looking like diamond dust. I used a glass cleaning microfiber. I have since tried to get those off, but I can't. What are they and how can I fix my windshield? Help!

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    • #17
      Re: windshield smudges. help!

      ^^ A photo would be handy. It's not lint from the microfibre is it? I get that sometimes, in which case washing the windshield/car will get them off. If not, try claying the windshield.
      Originally posted by Blueline
      I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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      • #18
        Update
        1 month later.

        I used the clay bar and UQW ( which is great for rain just like Rain X) but when my wipers go left to right I still see an embedded blob in my window 7in wide x 5 in high. I don't get it. How do I get this thing out of my window? I only see it when my wiper go right to left and then it fades away. Its very distracting when I drive especially at night. Should I try isopropyl alcohol?

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        • #19
          Re: windshield smudges. help!

          Maybe, but don't forget that will remove your UQW / RainX or anything else you have on there, so you'd have to re-apply.

          Personally, I would polish the windshield with M105 / UC or similar.
          Originally posted by Blueline
          I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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          • #20
            Re: windshield smudges. help!

            Sure, try the alcohol, wont hurt.
            2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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            • #21
              I live in WI where it freezing right now. What's the best way to polish it?

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              • #22
                Re: windshield smudges. help!

                Well, you may have to wait for a slightly warm day, or a garage you can borrow.

                I've tried the defrosters, and they dont warm it up enough.
                2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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                • #23
                  This thing, whatever it is, is annoying me while i drive.
                  I can't get this foggy looking thing off of my window no matter what I do. I wonder if window is defective. I had the windshield replaced in the summer.

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                  • #24
                    Re: windshield smudges. help!

                    I'm betting polishing will take care of it.

                    Not sure how to do that in freezing conditions though. I've never had to deal with that over here..
                    Originally posted by Blueline
                    I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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                    • #25
                      Right now its in the 40's. What product should i use again? What is UC?

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                      • #26
                        Re: windshield smudges. help!

                        UC would be Ultimate Compound.

                        Do you have any of the paint cleaners on hand? ScratchX, SwirlX, etc?
                        2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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                        • #27
                          Unfortunately no. Just uqw, ICE polish or black magic liquid wax.

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                          • #28
                            Re: windshield smudges. help!

                            Dont know enough about the ICE polish to say anything about that.

                            Hate to have you buy something else and it not work, but UC would be what I would try.

                            Did we try dishsoap?
                            2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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                            • #29
                              Let me ask this. When the windshield was installed over the summer I washed my suv by hand. I applied rain x on the windhield, but i didnt claybar it (found out that i should have afterwards).....is this mark or whatever
                              this is in the glass permanent possibly? Might be a defective windshield?

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                              • #30
                                Re: windshield smudges. help!

                                I wouldnt think claying or not would cause this much hassle.

                                I dont know about defective, but there could be some sort of glue residue or something.
                                2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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