Can't Believe I Used This To HYPER-CLEAN My Front Windshield!!
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- Опубліковано 9 тра 2024
- How To Hyper-Clean Front Windshield With Pro Secret!! Only Pros Know This Trick To Hyper-Clean A Front Windshield!! Use This Pro Trick To Hyper-Clean A Front Windshield!! I Used This Pro-Only Secret To Hyper-Clean My Front Windshield!! Here's Why I Used Steel Wool To Hyper Clean My Front Windshield!! How To Hyper-Clean Your Front Windshield!!
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In this video I wanted to clean my front windshield to prep it for a Rain X application. But, instead of simply washing it with a soapy solution I decided to go two steps further and not only super-clean the windshield but Hyper-Clean it!
This process did clean my windshield incredibly well but what it also did was reveal its flaws. I knew my windshield had rock chips and micro scratches but until now I just didn't know the extent of it.
With this hyper-cleaned windshield I can now apply Rain X to hopefully help the windshield wipers to wick water away during this rain and snow season.
This hyper-clean windshield is like a super-clean windshield with one more step.
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00:00 Intro
00:36 Why Hyper-Clean?
01:23 Prepare For Rain X
02:04 First Step
03:10 Second Step
05:16 Third Step
07: 37 Findings
08:15 Final Result
11:10 Rain X Test
15:04 Conclusion - Авто та транспорт
I've used 0000 steel wool for the last few years on my and my wife's car with great results. It will not scratch your windows but don't use it on your side mirrors because that "glass" will scratch and it made my mirror warmer not work. Lesson learned by me and after a trip to my local playground (junkyard) I got a new used one. Have a good day everyone.
Hey Phillip. Maybe next time use a magic eraser. You should be able to use it on any window and it shouldn’t damage anything. It will give similar results but without any damage. I use that on a lot of glass, specially glass that is fragile.
Also, mother's aluminum polish works great on mirrors, just be sure to clean it off thoroughly.
The side mirrors are plastic
@@Obshowersyndicate Every car I've ever replaced mirrors on, the side mirrors were glass, very thin glass.
I've worked at Honda, Lexus, Volvo, Volkswagen, Audi and Bentley, as well as an Audi body shop. That's 16 years at dealerships and I've never seen plastic side mirrors. The housings, sure, the mirror glass itself, not once.
Love steel wool. But you know what really fucked me up dealing with water spots...... Wax paper....
I'm a professional window cleaner with 28 years experience. I've been using 0000 steel wool for window cleaning forever. It super cleans glass and polishes it too. I use the wool to clean my car window and then install the rain x.
Lasts for many months. Just make sure you use lots of dish soap when cleaning as it acts as a lubricant and protects the glass. He must know a window cleaner.
its an auto detailing secret too, i have been doing detailing for 8 years now and we use steel wook almost daily for glass and some chrome pieces, make sure its 0000 though because anything else is pretty damn risky. maybe he knows a detailer.
How does it it work with windows/glass that are toughened or have a protective layer
My second hand car, has the windshield pretty screwed up because the previous owners never changed the wipers.. Any tips or tricks to get the haze out?
I have been doing the same for several years. It works great!
@@MikeTyson2 --aye.. But you wouldn't entirely be wrong if there was a crystal clear polymer or substance that would fill in the scratches and harden.. -- think the only solution here is to have the windshield replaced.
After cleaning you glass with a clay bar, polish it with NuFinish. Seems odd to use on glass but I've used it on side and rear windows and the water beading lasted for almost 2 years before needing to be done again.
Or even use spray and wax every week or hard wax and polish in
I love that he showed in the next video that nu finish sucks for windows because the results speak for themselves.
To clarify, the best glass coatings last about a year. However, glass is hydrophobic and will always bead water. The point of a coating is to evacuate water faster from the glass.
@@benjaminvanlandingham5568 yes, any form of protection is fine for glass, except some ceramic coatings aren't recommended for windshields.
@@MISTER__OWL yeah this guy also uses steel wool on glass and claims it won't scratch it. No... it won't scratch it "bad". But try using that on an old restoration project. I use a clay bar then coat with wax, ceramic, or whatever.
I use the Rain-X washer fluid. It's a blend, and it's awesome. As it cleans with ammonia, it reapplies the Rain-x repellant. Btw, Rain-X shows it's true worth at 40+ mph. You won't need your wipers much at all.
I rarely use my wipers on the highway when I'm rainx'd upped. It's just tiny beads rolling off the window. Works so well I almost feel like the wipers just mess it up making it somehow less visible or maybe more distracting, so I just leave them off. I swear by rainx and I use the rainx wiper fluid as well and am happy with it.
Only problem with Rain-X is, when it absolutely hammers it down to the point where you can't see for a river of water while on the motorway and you need to use the wipers, within a minute it goes from "wow wonderful" to "wow I wonder how long I've got to live", because you can no longer see anything....absolutely nothing. It's like someone just smeared margarine all over the glass. It's the reason why I have never used it on the windscreen again. Petrifying, and, the wipers were destroyed.
Don't use that if you have a German car. There's something in the rain-x fluid which eats away at the "environmentally friendly" level sensors in the washer fluid tank. Directly to the windshield is okay.
@@grayrabbit2211 Rain-X washer fluid fuk'd up my washer motor pump and fluid level sensor on my 2017 wrx sti. I won't recommend that.
Hell yeah it does. That is all I use now. at 60 you hardly need to use your wipers
I've been a Rain-V user for over 35 years both while driving over the road as a trucker, as a cabbie, then when I settled down and joined a volunteer fire department. It has kept our windows clear from rain, ice and snow for the 20+ years I was with them. I still use Rain-x in my car and my kids do as well, It has seen us thru many of miles of rain, ice, snow, and fog with great results. Why it's not working may be the fact the simple fact that you got your windows too clean, if that's possible, even to my standards.😊😊
The windshield armcould be slightly bent also.
You my friend are a scientist at heart. You went thru all that cleaning and elbow grease to put tape to test the rainx. Thank you for the test it helps us all.
Never used steel wool on windshield. Used rain-x for years, followed directions to the instructions on the bottle, used rain-x cleaner and washer fluid . Works great wash after wash. Reapplied after three years. After application I just replaced wiper blades.
I have been using the 4- zero steel wool for many years on the advice of a co- worker that was in the auto detail biz, And it really does a great job, Also a rain x fan, use it in the wasker fluid year round, And to clean the windshield, Invisible glass another good product, Their are many so just use what works best for you, Thanks for going thru all the work to show this .
I spent 40 years in the paint & body industry, with the last 30 being a shop owner. We used 000 grade steel wool for decades without a problem. It would remove overspray as well as clean everyday contaminants off.
But a few things of order to mention. Steel wool comes in a "biscuit" It's rolled upon itself. If you carefully unroll the layers, you'll really extend the useable life of the steel wool. 0000 grade is almost overkill for glass as glass is hard enough the 000 grade will work better, faster and it's still safe.
The only real problem with steel wool, is it's made out of, you guessed it, steel. Steel will rust. If you don't get every little fiber off of the surface, as you noticed the fibers still left on the wipers, they'll start to rust on the paint and other surfaces as they get wet from rain, washing and dew. The much more safer alternative is bronze wool. It is more expensive, but you don't have to worry about any fibers rusting. However, if you plan on doing any wiping of the surface, including applying any protection, you want to make sure you get 100% of those fibers off. Bronze wool can be found at many marine supply stores.
Thank you.
As a retired adjuster, I have a ton of respect for what a good body shop can do.
There is a product called "Chore Boy". It is a copper scouring pad. It doesn't leave any fibers behind and works awesome on windows. I have used it on some gun parts, as the copper is generally safe on bluing if you aren't too aggressive. Give it a try.
I had a friend growing up that raced cars, and he taught us just to use carnuba wax after cleaning the windsheild. Also, inside helmet visors for anti fog. Works great. I've used it on the side mirrors and don't recommend it there, as beads without wiprs make visibility much harder on the mirrors. Sheeting of the warer is better on mirrors for visibility.
So now I wonder if ceramic coating would be best for both windsheild and mirrors, as water should just roll off without beading? Be a great experiment that I'm sure has been done, but hey, why not. ;)
I've been using Rain-X for quite some time now, and it does work good. I think you're right about cleaning the window so good that it doesn't grab onto the dirt.
Also try Aquapel it’s excellent and not much more than Rain-X, also seems to last a lot longer between applications.
Nice! Great video! My old buddy showed me the steel wool method for water spots. Never thought of combining all those steps. Hell never thought of claying the glass.
Love your channel man! I’ve been watching for 2 years!! I always ask myself the same questions as you do
You are supposed to mist the area with water or use a very damp towel on the glass after the Rain-X dries. THEN, dry it with a clean, dry towel.
Been using steel wool on glass for many many years.. Had two detaile/paint shops and it was one item we never ran out of:)
your hypothesis I agree with. I've treated windshields and they perform great clean, and then don't perform as they get dirty. They will perform well again once cleaned off.
I've been doing this on my old Jeep Cherokee for years but with one exception. 303 total car protectant instead of Rain-X. What's nice about 303 is it can be used on any surface of your vehicle. I also use silicone wipers.
I had a detailing business 20 yrs ago and used steel wool with rubbing compound on windows. Worked great on hard water spots from sprinklers.
What do you recommend for removing scratches on windows?
@juanmaldonado2096 unfortunately, nothing if it's into the glass. If it's just a scuff on the surface, steel wool
I never did the Brillo or the clay. BUT I scrapped my my glass with a razor. It came out great and the rubbing compound on the wipers and windshield makes cleaning rain and snow better. I used to do it every fall and would heat the windshield and watch it slide off. But I will be watching this to see if I should add steps.
RainX reveals its magic when you are moving down the road and the air current removes the water from your windshield. I have been using RainX since the 80's, Great stuff. I use it on my cars and on my commercial rig. If you are driving over 40mph, wipers are optional. At night you can not even tell you have rain on your windshield. The only time I need to hit the wipers is at low speed and in areas that are lit up like under street lights where the needed water on the windshield reflects the light. If you have a leaf blower, maybe have someone blow that from the front of your truck as you spray water over the windshield, you should then see the box you placed rainX. Also, you can put it on a little thicker, I use a 2 inch by 2 inch piece of folded paper towel, soak it with rainX and apply, rub it in good. After you wipe it down it will still leave a little bit of a haze, just finish with a sense and wipe down with a water hose and then dry it, gets rid of the left over film.
i super clean my wifes cars windows and apply rain-x twice a year. it works so good she said she rarely uses the wipers anymore! i think the rain-x helps KEEP the windshield clean, longer. btw, i use a microfiber cloth to buff the dried rain-x off of the windshield, it takes some elbow grease, but man what a shine!!!
Awesome video ! I have been subscribed and following 1 Road for a long time and as always I enjoyed the video. There aren’t a lot of OBS suburban channels out there so keep up the content !
Thanks again dude!
I had to replace my windshield last year. I came right home (less than a mile), cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol, then put a couple of coats of ceramic wax on it. It still beads great.
I first used RainX on my first leave trip from Oklahoma to Baltimore, MD in 1981. The rain was so thick I couldn't see and cars were pulling over and under bridges. I found a car parts store, bought te product and found a car wash and applied it with no other cleaning. I was amazed. I didn't even have to used the wipers! At highway speed the water would just fall off. I was the greatest thing I'd ever seen. I swear by RainX and when I can't find it I use the old blue and go blind in the rain. I always try to keep some around or in the washer bottle. It doesn't work so good on the side windows but hey. I need to see ahead.
Rainx back in the day i used on my old accord and i remember i no longer needed wipers. It was like the harder it rained the better. Insane.
I use 0000 bronze wool. If that steel wool sticks on or in crevices, it will rust. Bronze wool will not rust.
Make sure you shake that Rainx bottle before you apply.
Rain x, after a while, clouds up.
Where can I find that?
1ROAD YOU can do a search for it. I got mine on ebay. It comes in packaging just like the steel wool you were using.👍
I suspect using a wet rag on the RainX before it was fully set wiped most of it off. It's probably supposed to dry on the windshield, and then be dry polished clear, but leaving a layer of material.
I, too, have been using "0000" steel wool for a very long time. I use it in conjunction with a good glass cleaner. Never even thought about clay-barring", though. Interesting... I've also been using Rain-X for a long time. Works great!
You will be amazed at the clay bar results. I learned this trick many years ago while working at a detail shop. Just make sure the glass is cool to the touch or under shed (can be challenging depending on the temperature). RainX solution is for highway use in my opinion. Fun fact ...RainX wiper blades has the solution on them and is transferred to the windshield when used. A lot of people make a huge mistake buying RainX wiper blades and not using them immediately. This ruins the blade within months if not used properly. Sold RainX blades for years on the wholesalers market.
Yes, forget about the rainX. Isopropyl alcohol followed up with a clay bar application is all you need.
I used that same steel wool years ago on my 87 blazer. The side glass got oxidation on it and it took it right off and made it back to perfect glass again!!! I was amazed and it looked sooo good!
Awesome! It was the 0000?
@@1RoadGarage yes!
@@1RoadGarage My car had window marks (I don't know what their called) from the rubbing against the sill going up and down. And I used 0000 steel wool to remove it, it took a while to get it all off but it made them look like new.
I used the steel wool and it put light scratches on my window
@@1RoadGarage any advice/experience on nano or ceramic treatments that many rave about?
If you use the 0000 steel wool, there was no need to use a clay bar. Now, the dish detergent you used, also striped any protected off the painted surfaces. RainX works but, ceramic lasts longer and works better. When coating your windshield the less you use your wipers, the longer it lasts.
I've used 0000 steel wool on many car windows and never had a problem.
Good tutorial. My new car I brought home had some clearcoat overspray on the windshield and this fixed it...
yeah the very fine 0000 etc works great. we use it at a bodyshop to remove any overspray that gets on to glass it works a treat. been doing it for years.
I've been using the PIAA Silicone blades for a few years. comes with a Silicone Windshield treatment. Has been working Awesome !
Ive used rained for years here in alaska. I think you rubbed it off with wet rag. apply rain x, 2 coats, dry haze, dip your finger tips in water flick a few drops on window, buff off with paper towels. works great
RainX worked on my old Toyota, but it messed up my wife's newer Audi. It would cause the wipers to skip badly. I was skeptical as first, but as soon as we stopped using RainX and went with traditional wiper fluid, the wipers stopped skipping. We liked the product, specially here in South Florida where we get a lot of rain in the summer.
Great video!! Just a tip, if you really want to "feel" the windscreen try placing your hand into a sandwich bag and then run it over. You will feel a vast difference, almost makes your hands super sensitive.
In the old days, we would use steel wool to clean the glass to get it extra clean!
I think you should try the Mr. clean erasers, which I have switched to!
OooO, never thought of that! Gonna give it a try.
0000 steel wool is great for cleaning glass! You can use a little WD40 and 0000 steel wool to polish chrome too. :)
Great video for cleaning the window. I would suggest that you try a different sealer. I have used Turtlewax Seal&Shine and it does a fantastic job of sealing the glass and it lasts for months. Many of my friends have commented how well it dispels rain without even using wipers, even a low speeds. Just a suggestion.
A couple points:
Never use dish soap on a car, it has a high PH and strips car wax off as you wash your windows. It can also harm paint. Instead use a quality car wash made for use on cars.
RAINX is a fair product, but doesn't last very long. Instead use the same wax that you use on your car paint on the windows. I use the Turtlewax ceramic line and the wax on the windows works as well as RAINX but lasts for months, not days (in reference to how long it lasts in Canadian winters!). Great video!! :)
I've used dish soap a few times, and while it does clean the car, if there's no wax the paint picks dirt up in no time. Now I use wash 'n' wax, which keeps the car clean for longer.
Which turtlewax ceramic do you use?
I did the steel wool before, takes some elbow grease but works amazing
Rain-X works great when you follow simple instructions. I’ve never had an issue. I apply it every 4-6 months.
If you want to get rid of those micro scratches look into using cerium oxide to actually polish the glass.
i kinda wish i watched this before commenting on the more recent video now, as your process is quite similar to mine. i'm definitely getting some clay bar now though.
great video
Yeah, I had to do something like this because my windshield wipers were “chattering” like crazy. I tried the “twisting” of the wiper arms but it didn’t work. I used polishing cream to fix this problem & it worked.
I used to detail cars like back in the 90s, used Brillo pads on all outside windows because it was the best thing to use.
Hey Nice info on the windshield I been going at it on how dirty my windshield is. I been a fan about 4-5 years now I Enjoy all of your work a lot. One thing I can say about Rain-X it only works for me only if I'm doing 75MPH or more on the Expressway and that's sucks
Hyper clean has to be the deal. Rain-X is an awesome product and I've been using it since it first came out. I think the original formula works the best. At night in the rain, it is a must.
Hydrophobic windshield or glass coatings require glass previously polished with cerium oxide (such as CarPro's Ceriglass). This allows products like FlyBy Forte V4 or RainX to penetrate the outer layer of the glass, creating an hydrophobic layer of protection which can last for up to 2 years, depending on the chosen product, it's chemical composition, and how many layers you apply.
What happend here and the reason why it didn't work as you expected, was because RainX had no surface to fully adhere to. So, when you buffed it you actually removed the product from your windshield.
Next time, you should try replacing the steel wool with a cerium oxide-based glass polish, wipe your windshield with isoprophyl alcohol before applying the glass coating, then leave the coating cure for at least 24 hours with the wiper blades off.
Endorse a product PLEASE (carpro s) ceriglass)?
Stillwell is actually a very effective grit and grime remover. But you must finish with the pink eraser. It is a softer rubber and it will attract all of the hard particles including the fine pieces of steel wool that was deposited inside your window wiper. And don't forget to rinse.
And I absolutely suggest new layers of Rain-X before you put those wipers back on the windshield
Try a glass ceramic coating vs RainX. It's a little more expensive, but no more difficult to install. When I had my car professionally ceramic coated, they did the glass too. It's not guaranteed as long as the coating, but it does seem to make a major difference.
Try glaco super wiper, I get almost a year before applying another application. By far superior to rainx
I’ve used rain x on my cars for 10 plus years and it’s worked for me as advertised.
When you get a chance, test chrome polish in the can for acid rain. I use it on my 2015 Chevy Silverado with good results.
In my experience of Rain X, once you are driving about 40-50 mph or more, the air over the car clears the rain off the windscreen, it travels up and off, so that you barely need to use the wipers. It doesn't do a great deal until the wind resistance kicks in.
But Rain-Ex will make your wipers skip. Nice clean glass surface is the only thing you want on your glass, especially windshield.
AFTER A WHILE, RAIN X LEAVES A FADED CLOUDY AFTER SUBSTANCE. IT'S NOT GOOD. IT'S A GIMMICK
Okay. I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks!
I don't know about ceramic treatments though. That may be something to carefully experiment with. One specifically for glass.
@@1RoadGarage yep tried it back in 1991 and experienced that. Since then, I've never tried it again.
Would have never thought to use the 0000 steel wool on the wiper blades but makes a lot of sense!
Nice job Jimmy 👍👍👊
I believe that other than the windshield already being clean, the reason the rain-x didn't make any difference is that you did a small horizonal area. Do a wider full vertical area. Water follows gravity. You should see more difference there.
Thanks. I'm going to go clean my windshield now and get some clay.
I remember getting caught in a bad rainstorm in Florida many years ago, and wouldn’t you know it my windshield wipers stopped working. I was able to get to an auto parts store nearby and bought some Rain-X and a roll of shop towels. I pulled the truck into a covered bank drive through lane, applied Rain-X let it sit for 10 minutes then applied a second coat. I was then able to drive 35 miles back home with no problem at all. It wound up being a bad wiper switch which I fixed immediately. Aquapel is also an excellent product and seems to last longer than Rain-X.
Detailed cars for a living for just over 20 years, I've used 000 steel wool to clean glass and chrome on thousands of cars. It's a "go-to" in my bag of tricks.
I never thought to clay bar my glass... Will do from now on.
When I applied rainx the difference was stark. I cleaned the windshield really well first of course, but rainx worked so well I put it on all glass on my car and headlights too. It makes a huge difference.
Used to use steel wool on my old Cherokee to remove hard water stains👍🏼
Good tip! Ever have issues with it?
@@1RoadGarage Not that I noticed.
I tried and stopped using Rain-X because after driving through a rain storm I found steaks across the roof line where the water beaded and ran off. A fairly normal thing, except it took additional washing to get those steaks off due to the Rain-X residue. I know follow the directions in this video for the Hyper-clean (including the steel wool), but instead of Rain-X use a quality car paste wax on the windshield. The results are phenomenal. I does wear off after a few months, but is easier to reapply and cheaper.
Sweet! I'll do this today. My windscreen has a lot of microscopic dirt.
Great Video! Great Job!! Thank you!!! Happy New Year
I had a body shop overspray clear coat onto my windshield; I used so many different products to try and get it off but then someone recommended this exact process with the 0000 steel wool!! Just don't grind it in and it'll definitely clean the glass.
Didn’t think of that one! Awesome!
I used toy use Rain-X all the time. Now I have those ceramic coatings you can spray on and rinse off and that has replaced Rain-X for me. These coatings are safe for paint, plastic, glass and any other exterior surface. This stuff also makes its way into crevices behind the lights where normal wax does not go. If you dried your vehicle with a leaf blower you would see water blowing out of there you never realized would stay in there. It could be water that lingers under trim on some cars too. That is the sort of water that can make towel drying a vehicle take a considerably longer time since it sometimes gets wicked out when a rag passes close to it. The result is that you find yourself needing more towels or to wring them out more frequently. If you have microfiber they work best really. Those pretty colors microfiber cloths come in are not just to make them look good so that everyone buys them BTW. It makes any dirt on them a lot more visible so that you can see when it is too dirty and put it in the washer. I think they did that because they may be more likely to scratch paint IF and only if they get too much dirt on them or are dropped on the ground and pick up dirt there. I know some people use them when they check their oil and stuff and I feel that a lint free shop towel is much less of a waste for that. Just imagine if you used it to clean up any oil and forgot about it then used it on your car. Not only that but these cloths are often expensive
I been using steel wool and razor blades on vehicles windows for over 30 years for taking overspray off. You need to watch on these side mirrors, most will show scratch marks from the steel wool since they use a different type of glass for them.
A ceramic coating over your windows works 10 times better then Rain-X
@Phillip Banes Cerekote makes a decent glass coating
@Phillip Banes turtle wax ceramic coating lasted unbelievably long on my windshield
So i did this on my 04 LX470 out of sheer boredom and was curious of this would work. I did everything except the steel wool. I did it on all the windows not just the front windshield and was surprised that the rain we had later that night i got up the next day and there were zero water spots on the windows. Wipers don’t stutter any longer as well
Used to use this at a body shop all the time. Used it for overspray. Steel wool isn’t scary or dangerous to use at all. I would recommend lubricating it though
I use Cif bathroom cleaner (Jif in USA) to clean my windshield. Works great, just remember to rinse off any residue!
What I put on my windshield is the Maguire ceramic wax it's that blue bottle... I think it works really good....
I use the rain x spray bottle. It works very well. I just spray it on the wet windshield and also the wiper blades and thats. I just turn on the wiper blades to clean the windshield and it last about 1 week for me. The rain just beeds off the windshield. I use the lowest speed for the wiper blades when its raining.
Awesome Cleaning!
Steel wool works great on my Land Cruiser with no problems. Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl alcohol to remove the dry top layer and leave squeaky clean fresh rubber.
After getting windshield clean I use paste car wax on glass. Works just as well as Rainx, not flammable/toxic and lasts way way longer. I have used paste car rubbing compound to clean windshield, works well.
This is a great video but to truly see the magic of Rain-X try it in the rain whilst cruising down the Freeway/Motorway in the rain, the water just runs up the glass so you can drive without using your wipers almost depending on the amount of rain, brilliant stuff. 😁👍
rain x vs wax works the same to me i have used steel wool with wd40 to clean glass then clean clean up with soap and wax works great
Check out using Bon Ami 'polishing' cleanser -
I use it to clean my windshield and for stubborn stains use it dry as it is a polishing cleanser with good results
No need to worry about scratching your windshield with steel wool! After using it, simply grab your polisher, attach a rayon pad, and apply some cerium oxide-based polish to give your glass a fantastic clean and shine. It's a great opportunity to give your windshield another thorough wash, dry it off, apply some IPA for a flawless sqeeky clean finish, and then add your preferred protection. It might take a little extra effort, but the results are totally worth it!
Been using fine steel wool on glass and chrome since high school (1982) !
Been using "0000" steel wool on my windshield for years, works great!
Hey buddy if you really want to repel water on the windshield use carnauba wax. Do a couple coats and buff out in between each coat. Works wonders
If you have never used
Rainx, I find that you must put two applications on at first. Then I use there window cleaner spray, works very well.
Is rainx just a liquid steel wool/ polishing compound?
Great video!!
I used to work at a place that made windshields and steel wool is definitely used. It will not damage it as long as it's wet
I feel like rain x's kind of a band-aid if you don't super clean your windshield. If you polish and clean a surface super well then it's pretty remarkable the change in water behavior on the surface. Personally, I would go with a Carpro glass sealant if I went through all the hassle of a deep clean or do a film over it for some added protection and then you don't have to worry about scratches.
Rain -X properly applied, makes the water bead up from the glass and at medium (30-45 mph ) the water will actually slide up the windshield. At high speed (70 mph) I have hydoplaned
my car while driving on highway in the rain because i wasn't paying attention to how fast I was going (70mph) In short - It works!
What did you use to cover the dashboard?
I use a razor blade to clean my windshield. Gets all sorts of stuff off but that steel wool method is interesting. I may try that.
In automotive paint shop we use steel to remove the overspray off and personally after that a high quality spray detailer or wax your windshield you will love it when it starts raining you won't hardly need your wipers far superior to any Rain-X product
What happened here is that you wiped/buffed the rainx with the wet microfiber which just took it all off. It only works if you spray onto the rag and apply to the window, let dry to a haze and then buff it clear with a clean and dry microfiber / lint free towel.
i have one suggestion for a real hyper clean. do it on a closed place, rain contains pollution and drops falling from trees (sap and pollen), the same you are quitting with clay bar...same level of "micro dirt" :). excellent video.
I've used steel wool for years in various applications. Wouldn't use it on a car windshield though, not for fear of scratches but for fear of leaving behind particles of steel wool, if they get left on the paint work then go rusty you have a bigger issue.
Just use a leaf blower when you're done to blow away any particles. Easy peasy.
Where did you get the rubber for the inner fender liner for the suburban you did a few years ago? That info would be amazing. As well as thickness of the rubber sheet.
Isopropanol used in labs as a drying agent works exactly the same as rainex. Discovered that 30 years ago, imho both makes driving in the rain dangerous as it creates microbubbles on every sweep of the wipers causing reduced viability.
Awesome video dude you sound like the Bill Nye of car windshield cleaning
Great video. One thing I always do when washing my truck or just cleaning the glass is I will wipe off the wiper blades rubber strips. This keeps them clean and usually stops skipping, but not always of course.
My thinking is if those rubber strips stay clean there’s less grime and buildup wearing out the rubber. Seems to work rather well as I get about 2 years out of cheaper wiper blades. (Rain X beam at Walmart)
Best wipers for the price!
Been using fine steel wool on windows for 50 years and never had scratches. However if the windows are coated ( on the inside possibly) the steel wool will definitely scratch the coating!
thanks for your very entertaining video...🤟🏻☝🏻
Rain x .. the best shxt you cld ever put on ur windows hands down! But yeah...must clean the windys real good ¹st ! Forever user .