How to clean glass
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A dirty windshield isn't just annoying -- it can also be dangerous, because it restricts or blocks your view. Keeping the glass on your vehicle clean is as important as checking the oil and tire pressure, especially if driving in an area with a lot of bugs. | A dirty windshield isn't just annoying -- it can also be dangerous, because it restricts or blocks your view. Keeping the glass on your vehicle clean is as important as checking the oil and tire pressure, especially if driving in an area with a lot of bugs. | ||
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*Squeegee (they come single and double-sided, and telescopic handles are available too). | *Squeegee (they come single and double-sided, and telescopic handles are available too). | ||
*Newspaper (works well for streak-free drying. The ink acts as a glass polish, but can rub off on your hands). | *Newspaper (works well for streak-free drying. The ink acts as a glass polish, but can rub off on your hands). | ||
| − | *Common household rubbing alcohol works well to remove bugs from the outside and | + | *Common household rubbing alcohol works well to remove bugs from the outside and cigarette smoke from the inside. Just remember to cover your dash pad so it don't get all over it. |
| − | + | *This may sound hard to believe, But i did some research on this, You can use Vodka to clean windows also, straight vodka or mix it 50/50 with water or even better 50/50 with white vinegar. | |
You can also on occasion try to run through the fuel lanes at a truck stop; (make sure there are NO trucks behind you or you will want to REALLY hurry up you are in "their" territory) they have long squeegees in 5 gallon buckets full of windshield washer fluid for the truckers to wash their glass in a real hurry, the backs of the squeegees all have a scrubby pad to remove bugs and road grime in a hurry. You are also in a really good spot in those fuel lanes for free air, so check your tires if you get a chance to run through there. | You can also on occasion try to run through the fuel lanes at a truck stop; (make sure there are NO trucks behind you or you will want to REALLY hurry up you are in "their" territory) they have long squeegees in 5 gallon buckets full of windshield washer fluid for the truckers to wash their glass in a real hurry, the backs of the squeegees all have a scrubby pad to remove bugs and road grime in a hurry. You are also in a really good spot in those fuel lanes for free air, so check your tires if you get a chance to run through there. | ||
| − | * You can use ultra fine (0000) steel wool as a cleaning tool for it will not scratch | + | * You can use ultra fine (0000) steel wool as a cleaning tool for it will not scratch most glass. There are instances where scratches can be seen in side mirror glass. |
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*The best time to clean off bugs is early in the morning, when the dew has softened them up. | *The best time to clean off bugs is early in the morning, when the dew has softened them up. | ||
*You might need a scraper or sharp single edge razor blade. Smooth out the razor blade on the polished corner of the door window, to remove any burrs that might scratch your windshield. | *You might need a scraper or sharp single edge razor blade. Smooth out the razor blade on the polished corner of the door window, to remove any burrs that might scratch your windshield. | ||
| − | *Vaseline can be used on any area other than the windshield, to keep the critters from sticking. | + | *Vaseline can be used on any area other than the windshield, to keep the critters from sticking.++ Petroleum Jelly, also know by brand name as Vaseline, is made of petroleum distillates and caution should be used as petroleum distillates do react with different kinds of finishes and rubber seals and gaskets. ++ |
*Household rubbing alcohol work well to remove bugs from the windshield along with a razor blade. | *Household rubbing alcohol work well to remove bugs from the windshield along with a razor blade. | ||
| − | *You can clean bugs off you windshield with | + | *You can clean bugs off you windshield with fine (0000) steel wool. Fine (0000) steel wool won't scratch most glass surfaces. It is recommended to try on an inconspicuous spot of glass to test for sure. |
[[Category:Body and exterior]] | [[Category:Body and exterior]] | ||
[[Category:Interior]] | [[Category:Interior]] | ||
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