steel wool to clean windshield ?

[sito]

Is it good idea to use steel wool to clean windshield?

would steel wool remove dirt?

[medicscott]

So it will work, but it's NOT a good idea. Steel wool will cause scratches. Even if you use plenty of lube they will probably still be there, you just won't see them (if your lucky). Use a glass polish and a DA. Much safer.

I also use a razor blade with clay lube. Make sure it's a fresh blade. Then clay it. You'll get the majority of contaminants off.

I was always taught no steel wool on windshield. You'll see the hacks at the used car lot doing this all the time.

[FOCUS.FREAK]

I Personally wouldn't do it. What are you trying to do?

If your just looking to clean for that extra clean.... then why don't use wash/clay/polish/seal. Or get a dedicated glass polish and glass sealant.

[arkus]

0000 grade is fine on glass

[FUNX650]

Is it good idea to use steel wool
to clean windshield?
IMHO: No.



would steel wool remove dirt?
Yes...In a heartbeat.


Bob

[Evan.J]

0000 grade is fine on glass

This is correct!

When I tint windows I will scrub the rear glass with 0000 steel wool and/or the Blue or White 3m scotch brite pads.

[CDot]

From Mike himself...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/69977-using-0000-steel-wool-windshield.html#post942817


Count me on the "don't use steel wool on glass" gang...


I don't use steel wool on glass, never have and never recommend it.


I know there are a lot of guys and even detailers that recommend it but steel scratches glass. Just because you cannot visually see the scratches doesn't mean they are not there.

Plus there are a lot of glass polishes available that are safe, no risks at all.

:)

[MarkD51]

From Mike himself...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/69977-using-0000-steel-wool-windshield.html#post942817

Makes sense I reckon. One wouldn't use steel wool on Binocular or Telescope Lenses, nor Eyeglasses

[Setec Astronomy]

I have to totally agree with that quote above from Mike Phillips. There's just no good reason to do it (even if it seems like it works).

[sito]

where do I get this razor you mention?

[jmsc]

I bot some plastic razor blades from AG recently. Just to have some in case. Haven't tried them yet. EZ-grip on AG's front product page.

[shagnat]

I haven't had any adverse affects from using 0000 steel wool. I have also used razor blades with a window cleaner.
IF you use 0000 steel wool, PLEASE be sure it's on a dry window and use nothing that would be wet.

[CDot]

I bot some plastic razor blades from AG recently. Just to have some in case. Haven't tried them yet. EZ-grip on AG's front product page.

If they are these: ScrapeRite Plastic Razor Blades, Scrape-Rite Razor Blades, Plastic blades (http://www.autogeek.net/scraperite-plastic-razor-blades.html), they work very well

[WaxMaster1]

I haven't had any adverse affects from using 0000 steel wool. I have also used razor blades with a window cleaner.
IF you use 0000 steel wool, PLEASE be sure it's on a dry window and use nothing that would be wet.

Hi, could you please explain why use steel wool on a dry window? I've used it for years, but like clay, I use a lubricant with the steel wool so you aren't tempted to rub harder and it allows the steel wool to just glide lightly over the glass.

[expdetailing]

Some FYI, I've used 0000 steel wool to clean the plastic chrome pieces of my front grill and never created any scratches.