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    What is your go to method for removing road grime from glass?

    Hi all,

    I have been using wolfgang glass polish to remove stubborn road grime that my glass cleaners just wont touch. I lost the bottle, and ive got some stubborn road grime on my windshields. I figure now is as good a time as any to explore new options.
    What is your favorite or go to method for getting glass completely clean?

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    Re: What is your go to method for removing road grime from glass?

    Not sure where you are driving to get such a build up of road grime you need glass polish...
    I have found most dirt comes from the inside of the vehicle if it can't be cleaned from the outside with traditional methods.
    With that said...Griots makes a fine glass polish if you elect to go that route

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    Re: What is your go to method for removing road grime from glass?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bosko View Post
    Not sure where you are driving to get such a build up of road grime you need glass polish...
    I have found most dirt comes from the inside of the vehicle if it can't be cleaned from the outside with traditional methods.
    With that said...Griots makes a fine glass polish if you elect to go that route
    Typically its buildup outside of the wiper stroke. When dry it seems clean, if wetted at all you can see a film.

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    Re: What is your go to method for removing road grime from glass?

    Quote Originally Posted by 04lss View Post
    Typically its buildup outside of the wiper stroke. When dry it seems clean, if wetted at all you can see a film.
    Griots Garage Fine Glass Polish

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    Re: What is your go to method for removing road grime from glass?

    0000 steel wool has worked in the past.

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    Re: What is your go to method for removing road grime from glass?

    Mckee’s Glass Restorer is the best I’ve come across.

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    Re: What is your go to method for removing road grime from glass?

    Once a year I thoroughly clean the windshield to remove old sealants, road film and other undesirable elements. I start off with 0000 steel wool and Invisible Glass cleaner. Then I move on to clay. Then I clean the glass with Invisible Glass and a waffle weave glass towel. The final step before a sealant is Griots Garage Fine Glass Polish with a Rayon pad.
    I believe in treating everybody with respect, and clean cars. That’s what I believe in.

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    Re: What is your go to method for removing road grime from glass?

    I have had good luck with Bon-Ami or Bar Keepers Friend.

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    Re: What is your go to method for removing road grime from glass?

    I just bought some stoners glass stripper over Black Friday. Going to try that this weekend or next.

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