Need advice - film on windshield

[makdaddy626]

Ok, so about a month ago, while driving on I-20, an 18-wheeler threw a rock and I ended up getting a new windshield. :(

The new windshield seems to have some sort of oily(?) film on the outside that I can't seem to get rid off. It's only noticible when it's raining and I turn on the wipers, and more so at night, it quickly disappears after the wiper passes over it. Besides going through several regular washes I've tried...

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anybody else experienced something like this? any ideas of how to get rid of it?

[Jimmie]

This is just a guess Makdaddy but how about some APC at degreaser strength. Maybe a wet towel over your paint and rubber while you do it.

[HHIslander]

to be honest, i think that is how its supposed to be. I dont mean to sound crazy...
good wipers will leave an almost opaque, but quickly dissolving streak. I don't know how bad yours is, so I might be completely off base.
I am a little obsessed with my car, even down to my windshield wipers. I like the streak good wipers leave for the brief half second that it is there. I really think its normal.
Does anybody else know what I am talking about?

[makdaddy626]

to be honest, i think that is how its supposed to be. I dont mean to sound crazy...
good wipers will leave an almost opaque, but quickly dissolving streak. I don't know how bad yours is, so I might be completely off base.
I am a little obsessed with my car, even down to my windshield wipers. I like the streak good wipers leave for the brief half second that it is there. I really think its normal.
Does anybody else know what I am talking about?


No, this isn't the wipers streaking... this is film (looks similar to water spotting - hard to describe) that's isn't visible when the windshield is dry. It's most noticeable after the wipers pass over and the glass is still wet but not rain spattered.

[bill walsh]

try bonaimi cleanser it works great/ wet windshield take cotton towel scrub with bonami then washer off

[budman3]

How about using very fine steel wool? Vinegar? ... I'm out of ideas now :).

[ricka]

I've used DG 501 with an orange pad with great success. Leaves the windshield crystal clear and smooth.