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Is it good idea to use steel wool to clean windshield?
would steel wool remove dirt?
medicscott
08-16-2015, 07:54 PM
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
08-16-2015, 07:59 PM
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
08-16-2015, 08:03 PM
0000 grade is fine on glass
FUNX650
08-16-2015, 08:23 PM
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
08-16-2015, 08:24 PM
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.
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
08-16-2015, 09:46 PM
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
08-16-2015, 10:44 PM
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).
where do I get this razor you mention?
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
08-17-2015, 08:13 PM
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.
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
08-18-2015, 08:45 AM
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
08-18-2015, 09:15 AM
Some FYI, I've used 0000 steel wool to clean the plastic chrome pieces of my front grill and never created any scratches.
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