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    Clay on glass?

    Is it ok to use clay or a decon mitt on glass? It's the easiest way I've found to remove hard water spots. Does this damage or remove any coating or anything on the glass? Thank you.

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    Re: Clay on glass?

    yeah. I have the Griot's glass cleaning clay that I use on my windshield.

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    Re: Clay on glass?

    Most synthetic clay mitts and blocks they recommend breaking it in on glass,
    I would dare say the coating might be affected just re apply but you will give the glass a good clean.

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    Re: Clay on glass?

    I remember the first clay mitt I bought years ago, the instructions said to use it on glass before using it on paint, to prevent/reduce marring on the paint.

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    Re: Clay on glass?

    Quote Originally Posted by Tasmania View Post
    Most synthetic clay mitts and blocks they recommend breaking it in on glass,
    I would dare say the coating might be affected just re apply but you will give the glass a good clean.

    I was referring to a UV coating or other coating that may have been applied when the glass was made.

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    Clay on glass?

    Quote Originally Posted by capnp72 View Post
    I was referring to a UV coating or other coating that may have been applied when the glass was made.
    That UV coating is actually sandwiched in between the glass… Impossible for you to touch it.

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    Re: Clay on glass?

    Quote Originally Posted by capnp72 View Post
    I was referring to a UV coating or other coating that may have been applied when the glass was made.
    Never heard of any UV coating added to glass from factory.

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    Re: Clay on glass?

    I've never had an issues with either a clay mitt or clay bar on glass. I've had to use them a few times over the years to remove stubborn bug splatters that couldn't be removed with chemicals.
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    Re: Clay on glass?

    Link that talks about UV protection in auto glass. You can also google it for more confirmation.

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