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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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glass etchings

I was wondering if there was any easy way to get rid of "etchings" from the windshield wipers. It looks TERRIBLE... and also the front windows have vertical etchings all throughout them.. I will get some pics up when i get a lunch break.

etchings meaning scratches that invisible glass wont take out
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by snypez221
I was wondering if there was any easy way to get rid of "etchings" from the windshield wipers. It looks TERRIBLE... and also the front windows have vertical etchings all throughout them.. I will get some pics up when i get a lunch break.

etchings meaning scratches that invisible glass wont take out
i have that too
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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try to clay them
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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I know there are a few glass leveling compounds out there that can be used with a rotary buffer, although, I've never tried it, nor do I know the process or the dangers. I would be afraid of creating too much heat or screwing with the optical shape of the glass, especially the front windshield.
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo Wax
try to clay them
Definitely!!!

Also a mild mix of vinegar and water can help, cloth. Take it easy though. My personal first try would be the Oxidation bar, that should move most of the rubbish off your windscreen.
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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ok thank you guys... ill try clay... need to clay it anyways so... haha
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Old school trick is to use old fashioned tooth paste and buff them out. It worked on my 69 Dodge when I got it years ago.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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ive actually been meaning to look into this. i never thought of clay....
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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you know the oxidation bar we have we have use it on glass and works good.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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examples? :-P

and how much does one cost?
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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I don't have any photos of the product after using it on glass, for oxidation you can see in our section some samples

or here

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show-shine-140/clay-vs-turbo-wax-oxidation-bug-remover-117532/



or

http://www.turbowax.com/prod/turbo-w...mover-bar.html
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