Can't Believe I Used This To HYPER-CLEAN My Front Windshield!!

[@philliparthur8672]

I've used 0000 steel wool for the last few years on my and my wife's car with great results. It will not scratch your windows but don't use it on your side mirrors because that "glass" will scratch and it made my mirror warmer not work. Lesson learned by me and after a trip to my local playground (junkyard) I got a new used one. Have a good day everyone.

[@fox1actual]

Hey Phillip. Maybe next time use a magic eraser. You should be able to use it on any window and it shouldn’t damage anything. It will give similar results but without any damage. I use that on a lot of glass, specially glass that is fragile.

[@ColinStevens]

Also, mother's aluminum polish works great on mirrors, just be sure to clean it off thoroughly.

[@Stevesbe]

The side mirrors are plastic

[@ColinStevens]

@@Stevesbe Every car I've ever replaced mirrors on, the side mirrors were glass, very thin glass. I've worked at Honda, Lexus, Volvo, Volkswagen, Audi and Bentley, as well as an Audi body shop. That's 16 years at dealerships and I've never seen plastic side mirrors. The housings, sure, the mirror glass itself, not once.

[@frederick2195]

Love steel wool. But you know what really fucked me up dealing with water spots...... Wax paper....

[@maacodale]

I spent 40 years in the paint & body industry, with the last 30 being a shop owner. We used 000 grade steel wool for decades without a problem. It would remove overspray as well as clean everyday contaminants off. But a few things of order to mention. Steel wool comes in a "biscuit" It's rolled upon itself. If you carefully unroll the layers, you'll really extend the useable life of the steel wool. 0000 grade is almost overkill for glass as glass is hard enough the 000 grade will work better, faster and it's still safe. The only real problem with steel wool, is it's made out of, you guessed it, steel. Steel will rust. If you don't get every little fiber off of the surface, as you noticed the fibers still left on the wipers, they'll start to rust on the paint and other surfaces as they get wet from rain, washing and dew. The much more safer alternative is bronze wool. It is more expensive, but you don't have to worry about any fibers rusting. However, if you plan on doing any wiping of the surface, including applying any protection, you want to make sure you get 100% of those fibers off. Bronze wool can be found at many marine supply stores.

[@AE-yt4lx]

Thank you.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

As a retired adjuster, I have a ton of respect for what a good body shop can do.

[@matthewpeterson3329]

There is a product called "Chore Boy". It is a copper scouring pad. It doesn't leave any fibers behind and works awesome on windows. I have used it on some gun parts, as the copper is generally safe on bluing if you aren't too aggressive. Give it a try.

[@psychofishermen]

I use the Rain-X washer fluid. It's a blend, and it's awesome. As it cleans with ammonia, it reapplies the Rain-x repellant. Btw, Rain-X shows it's true worth at 40+ mph. You won't need your wipers much at all.

[@dingleberrysnigglefritz]

I rarely use my wipers on the highway when I'm rainx'd upped. It's just tiny beads rolling off the window. Works so well I almost feel like the wipers just mess it up making it somehow less visible or maybe more distracting, so I just leave them off. I swear by rainx and I use the rainx wiper fluid as well and am happy with it.

[@dwilliams6346]

Only problem with Rain-X is, when it absolutely hammers it down to the point where you can't see for a river of water while on the motorway and you need to use the wipers, within a minute it goes from "wow wonderful" to "wow I wonder how long I've got to live", because you can no longer see anything....absolutely nothing. It's like someone just smeared margarine all over the glass. It's the reason why I have never used it on the windscreen again. Petrifying, and, the wipers were destroyed.

[@grayrabbit2211]

Don't use that if you have a German car. There's something in the rain-x fluid which eats away at the "environmentally friendly" level sensors in the washer fluid tank. Directly to the windshield is okay.

[@crisg6127]

@@grayrabbit2211 Rain-X washer fluid fuk'd up my washer motor pump and fluid level sensor on my 2017 wrx sti. I won't recommend that.

[@StitchInTime5638]

Hell yeah it does. That is all I use now. at 60 you hardly need to use your wipers

[@shiftmotorsports9803]

I had a detailing business 20 yrs ago and used steel wool with rubbing compound on windows. Worked great on hard water spots from sprinklers.

[@juanmaldonado2096]

What do you recommend for removing scratches on windows?

[@shiftmotorsports9803]

@juanmaldonado2096 unfortunately, nothing if it's into the glass. If it's just a scuff on the surface, steel wool

[@ST-qe6pp]

You my friend are a scientist at heart. You went thru all that cleaning and elbow grease to put tape to test the rainx. Thank you for the test it helps us all.

[@MoloneLabe]

I used that same steel wool years ago on my 87 blazer. The side glass got oxidation on it and it took it right off and made it back to perfect glass again!!! I was amazed and it looked sooo good!

[@1RoadGarage]

Awesome! It was the 0000?

[@MoloneLabe]

@@1RoadGarage yes!

[@philliparthur8672]

@@1RoadGarage My car had window marks (I don't know what their called) from the rubbing against the sill going up and down. And I used 0000 steel wool to remove it, it took a while to get it all off but it made them look like new.

[@AJ-hl9ig]

I used the steel wool and it put light scratches on my window

[@jmm1000]

@@1RoadGarage any advice/experience on nano or ceramic treatments that many rave about?

[@charliekeene2003]

I've been using Rain-X for quite some time now, and it does work good. I think you're right about cleaning the window so good that it doesn't grab onto the dirt.

[@danburgess1514]

Also try Aquapel it’s excellent and not much more than Rain-X, also seems to last a lot longer between applications.

[@KimmoJaskari]

I suspect using a wet rag on the RainX before it was fully set wiped most of it off. It's probably supposed to dry on the windshield, and then be dry polished clear, but leaving a layer of material.

[@jamestroy9625]

Never used steel wool on windshield. Used rain-x for years, followed directions to the instructions on the bottle, used rain-x cleaner and washer fluid . Works great wash after wash. Reapplied after three years. After application I just replaced wiper blades.

[@USCG.Brennan]

A wet soapy SOS pad cleans glass and chrome VERY well. Been doing it since the late '60s with no problem.

[@sjoeld57]

I use 0000 bronze wool. If that steel wool sticks on or in crevices, it will rust. Bronze wool will not rust. Make sure you shake that Rainx bottle before you apply.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

Rain x, after a while, clouds up.

[@1RoadGarage]

Where can I find that?

[@sjoeld57]

1ROAD YOU can do a search for it. I got mine on ebay. It comes in packaging just like the steel wool you were using.👍

[@carlmoore4518]

I tried and stopped using Rain-X because after driving through a rain storm I found steaks across the roof line where the water beaded and ran off. A fairly normal thing, except it took additional washing to get those steaks off due to the Rain-X residue. I know follow the directions in this video for the Hyper-clean (including the steel wool), but instead of Rain-X use a quality car paste wax on the windshield. The results are phenomenal. I does wear off after a few months, but is easier to reapply and cheaper.

[@DavidGuns]

I been using steel wool and razor blades on vehicles windows for over 30 years for taking overspray off. You need to watch on these side mirrors, most will show scratch marks from the steel wool since they use a different type of glass for them. A ceramic coating over your windows works 10 times better then Rain-X

[@SaitoTetsuo]

@Phillip Banes Cerekote makes a decent glass coating

[@Fujimanfonzyninja]

@Phillip Banes turtle wax ceramic coating lasted unbelievably long on my windshield

[@robc.5745]

I have been using the 4- zero steel wool for many years on the advice of a co- worker that was in the auto detail biz, And it really does a great job, Also a rain x fan, use it in the wasker fluid year round, And to clean the windshield, Invisible glass another good product, Their are many so just use what works best for you, Thanks for going thru all the work to show this .

[@lazylathe]

Great video!! Just a tip, if you really want to "feel" the windscreen try placing your hand into a sandwich bag and then run it over. You will feel a vast difference, almost makes your hands super sensitive.

[@realLuisGiordano]

Hydrophobic windshield or glass coatings require glass previously polished with cerium oxide (such as CarPro's Ceriglass). This allows products like FlyBy Forte V4 or RainX to penetrate the outer layer of the glass, creating an hydrophobic layer of protection which can last for up to 2 years, depending on the chosen product, it's chemical composition, and how many layers you apply. What happend here and the reason why it didn't work as you expected, was because RainX had no surface to fully adhere to. So, when you buffed it you actually removed the product from your windshield. Next time, you should try replacing the steel wool with a cerium oxide-based glass polish, wipe your windshield with isoprophyl alcohol before applying the glass coating, then leave the coating cure for at least 24 hours with the wiper blades off.

[@MikeTyson2]

Endorse a product PLEASE (carpro s) ceriglass)?

[@jimsanders4412]

I, too, have been using "0000" steel wool for a very long time. I use it in conjunction with a good glass cleaner. Never even thought about clay-barring", though. Interesting... I've also been using Rain-X for a long time. Works great!

[@pigg20021]

You will be amazed at the clay bar results. I learned this trick many years ago while working at a detail shop. Just make sure the glass is cool to the touch or under shed (can be challenging depending on the temperature). RainX solution is for highway use in my opinion. Fun fact ...RainX wiper blades has the solution on them and is transferred to the windshield when used. A lot of people make a huge mistake buying RainX wiper blades and not using them immediately. This ruins the blade within months if not used properly. Sold RainX blades for years on the wholesalers market.

[@Eszentric]

Yes, forget about the rainX. Isopropyl alcohol followed up with a clay bar application is all you need.

[@HigherLevelFitness]

I had a friend growing up that raced cars, and he taught us just to use carnuba wax after cleaning the windsheild. Also, inside helmet visors for anti fog. Works great. I've used it on the side mirrors and don't recommend it there, as beads without wiprs make visibility much harder on the mirrors. Sheeting of the warer is better on mirrors for visibility. So now I wonder if ceramic coating would be best for both windsheild and mirrors, as water should just roll off without beading? Be a great experiment that I'm sure has been done, but hey, why not. ;)

[@LucyLusmommy]

0000 steel wool is great for cleaning glass! You can use a little WD40 and 0000 steel wool to polish chrome too. :)

[@JohnNorris411]

RainX reveals its magic when you are moving down the road and the air current removes the water from your windshield. I have been using RainX since the 80's, Great stuff. I use it on my cars and on my commercial rig. If you are driving over 40mph, wipers are optional. At night you can not even tell you have rain on your windshield. The only time I need to hit the wipers is at low speed and in areas that are lit up like under street lights where the needed water on the windshield reflects the light. If you have a leaf blower, maybe have someone blow that from the front of your truck as you spray water over the windshield, you should then see the box you placed rainX. Also, you can put it on a little thicker, I use a 2 inch by 2 inch piece of folded paper towel, soak it with rainX and apply, rub it in good. After you wipe it down it will still leave a little bit of a haze, just finish with a sense and wipe down with a water hose and then dry it, gets rid of the left over film.

[@danburgess1514]

I remember getting caught in a bad rainstorm in Florida many years ago, and wouldn’t you know it my windshield wipers stopped working. I was able to get to an auto parts store nearby and bought some Rain-X and a roll of shop towels. I pulled the truck into a covered bank drive through lane, applied Rain-X let it sit for 10 minutes then applied a second coat. I was then able to drive 35 miles back home with no problem at all. It wound up being a bad wiper switch which I fixed immediately. Aquapel is also an excellent product and seems to last longer than Rain-X.

[@pointnozzleaway]

I've been using the PIAA Silicone blades for a few years. comes with a Silicone Windshield treatment. Has been working Awesome !

[@fancyfpv]

Used to use steel wool on my old Cherokee to remove hard water stains👍🏼

[@1RoadGarage]

Good tip! Ever have issues with it?

[@fancyfpv]

@@1RoadGarage Not that I noticed.

[@utube1818]

I've used steel wool for years in various applications. Wouldn't use it on a car windshield though, not for fear of scratches but for fear of leaving behind particles of steel wool, if they get left on the paint work then go rusty you have a bigger issue.

[@shockwave402]

Just use a leaf blower when you're done to blow away any particles. Easy peasy.

[@bobocaterpillar3697]

i super clean my wifes cars windows and apply rain-x twice a year. it works so good she said she rarely uses the wipers anymore! i think the rain-x helps KEEP the windshield clean, longer. btw, i use a microfiber cloth to buff the dried rain-x off of the windshield, it takes some elbow grease, but man what a shine!!!

[@alphasaiyan5760]

Take some silicone spray and spray it on a paper towel and wipe down the rubber part of the windshield wiper that comes into contact with the windshield after the wiper blade is cleaned.

[@1RoadGarage]

Great tip, thanks!!

[@alphasaiyan5760]

@@1RoadGarage yes sir. I have owned several Chevy OBS SUVs over the years. I prefer them actually. I found your channel several years ago while looking up stuff for my current 99 suburban and subscribed. I enjoy your content and I hope you keep it up 👍.

[@hebe1792]

RainX worked on my old Toyota, but it messed up my wife's newer Audi. It would cause the wipers to skip badly. I was skeptical as first, but as soon as we stopped using RainX and went with traditional wiper fluid, the wipers stopped skipping. We liked the product, specially here in South Florida where we get a lot of rain in the summer.

[@TrashyLobster]

Rain-X works great when you follow simple instructions. I’ve never had an issue. I apply it every 4-6 months.

[@_symmetry_]

No need to worry about scratching your windshield with steel wool! After using it, simply grab your polisher, attach a rayon pad, and apply some cerium oxide-based polish to give your glass a fantastic clean and shine. It's a great opportunity to give your windshield another thorough wash, dry it off, apply some IPA for a flawless sqeeky clean finish, and then add your preferred protection. It might take a little extra effort, but the results are totally worth it!

[@amaziahephraimisrael2825]

I've been using rain x for years. One thing I learned from experience is it works at it's best when you apply it on, leave it on for about :30 sec and ***Do not*** wipe it off, but rather instead, just pour water right on the applied area. By doing it this way, you are not removing layers of rainx from of the windshield. The water removes the haze. This method lasts much much longer. Even longer yet is of can avoid parking under a tree when it rains. My applications last about 6-7 months, verses the general 3-4 following the instructions on the package. Note: length of time is based on not washing your vehicle. I only state that because I drive A LOT and don't have too much time to wash my truck frequently. 🤷🏽‍♂️ But the key is not to wipe it off, just pour water and you're good to go. Hope that helps.

[@alphasaiyan5760]

Awesome video ! I have been subscribed and following 1 Road for a long time and as always I enjoyed the video. There aren’t a lot of OBS suburban channels out there so keep up the content !

[@1RoadGarage]

Thanks again dude!

[@blazbohinc4964]

When I applied rainx the difference was stark. I cleaned the windshield really well first of course, but rainx worked so well I put it on all glass on my car and headlights too. It makes a huge difference.

[@painedinks]

I'm actually going to try this out on my semi. If it takes off all the dirt and road grime off on a car, imagine how great it would help a semi that has 500,000+ miles worth of stuff on that windshield.

[@tripjet999]

You are supposed to mist the area with water or use a very damp towel on the glass after the Rain-X dries. THEN, dry it with a clean, dry towel.

[@red1inerr113]

After cleaning you glass with a clay bar, polish it with NuFinish. Seems odd to use on glass but I've used it on side and rear windows and the water beading lasted for almost 2 years before needing to be done again.

[@benjaminvanlandingham5568]

Or even use spray and wax every week or hard wax and polish in

[@MISTER__OWL]

I love that he showed in the next video that nu finish sucks for windows because the results speak for themselves.

[@scottmattern482]

To clarify, the best glass coatings last about a year. However, glass is hydrophobic and will always bead water. The point of a coating is to evacuate water faster from the glass.

[@scottmattern482]

​@@benjaminvanlandingham5568 yes, any form of protection is fine for glass, except some ceramic coatings aren't recommended for windshields.

[@ArlowFarrell]

@@MISTER__OWL yeah this guy also uses steel wool on glass and claims it won't scratch it. No... it won't scratch it "bad". But try using that on an old restoration project. I use a clay bar then coat with wax, ceramic, or whatever.

[@x-man5056]

Don't use any Rain-ex, wax or similar products that stay on your windshield. Don't have any wax applied at a car wash. All of that stuff on your windows will eventually cause your wipers to stick/jump. And windows get yellowish.

[@1RoadGarage]

Interesting 🤔 Thanks!

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

RAIN X, LEAVES BAD CLOUDING AFTER A WHILE. IT'S THE WORST.

[@x-man5056]

@@captainamericaamerica8090 And the Fog-Ex is far better.

[@sumnik852]

You have literally no idea what you're talking about

[@gasolineimagesinc.7133]

Detailed cars for a living for just over 20 years, I've used 000 steel wool to clean glass and chrome on thousands of cars. It's a "go-to" in my bag of tricks.

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

In automotive paint shop we use steel to remove the overspray off and personally after that a high quality spray detailer or wax your windshield you will love it when it starts raining you won't hardly need your wipers far superior to any Rain-X product

[@thegeneraljoe67]

Glad your showing 0000 steelwool, as this is a SAFE & good option! My method is 0000 steelwool with amonia based glass cleaner , than rinse & dry, than apply & wipe off using automotive type wax

[@TrailBlazer5280]

I got some rain repellent wiper fluid a while back which was awesome, the water would bead right off it practically blew off the windshield in the rain. When I got a new windshield i noticed it was a very similar affect in the rain so i think that is exactly what you did here. Cleaned it and made it so smooth it was acting like the rainx. great video

[@mrc4912]

Good tutorial. My new car I brought home had some clearcoat overspray on the windshield and this fixed it...

[@thehighlife1320]

If you want to you an alternative to steel wool, 3M 0000 white pad. 2 tablespoons of your favorite dish soap, or 3 tablespoons of Simple Green to 32 oz of water (whatever water you want to choose). Cleans water spots like a champ!

[@marcmccord5085]

Another benefit of RainX, or even spray wax, is that bugs come off a lot easier. Just for kicks I did my windshield with RainX, other than a 6” strip down the middle. After a trip to east Texas in the summer, I washed the truck and found that bugs came off MUCH better on the RainX area. As an experiment, I’m going to do half of the windshield with RainX and half with Turtle Wax spray and shine, just to see how much, if any, difference there is.

[@sonricz007]

Rainx does work. Water, gunk and ice stick less for a longer period of time. This is from personal experience. It takes a little bit of work to apply, but easy, and it delivers as advertised.

[@eaglerider94]

Tip when claying; place your hand in a plastic grocery bag and lightly run your fingers across the surface of the glass/paint and you'll feel if you need additional claying. The plastic amplifies the small grit if there is any remaining.

[@shawncook7656]

If you have never used Rainx, I find that you must put two applications on at first. Then I use there window cleaner spray, works very well.

[@josenoyola9851]

You wiped it off completely. Even with a dirty windshield & rainX you can noticed when the water beads off. Try that Ceramic grey bottle. I had no luck with it my self.

[@1RoadGarage]

Did I do something wrong with the application?

[@AgentLokVokun]

Directions: Wipe off with dry cloth 1Road: IMMA USE A WET CLOTH

[@masculinespeaks]

Steel wool is the best for hardwater on regular windows in your home as well. Vinegar and water mix with a drop of dish soap. Scrub like the dickens for a shiny old window. Some stains are tougher than others and sometimes the deposits are just too hard to get off, but you will have about an 80 percent success rate with this.

[@robertclarkguitar]

Rainx back in the day i used on my old accord and i remember i no longer needed wipers. It was like the harder it rained the better. Insane.

[@lude4u2nv]

my dad use to own a house cleaning business back in the early/mid 90's and he would clean all the new homes built to get ready to be sold. I remember he would use simple green and water in a bucket and would use steel wool and a razor blade to clean the windows. The blade was to take off any overspray and sticker residue... let me tell you, those windows were clean!!!

[@swaggerdo7231]

thank you for this video. I completely comprehend the process and the items used. I ordered clay and 0000 wool just now. I appreciate your guidance on this.

[@chiphill4856]

Steel wool works great on my Land Cruiser with no problems. Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl alcohol to remove the dry top layer and leave squeaky clean fresh rubber.

[@omnione12]

Worked in a military body shop, you can also get the better then rain X results by using a a bar of soap or a car wax

[@nolangabel5997]

I think you scrubed the rainx off.... interested for a second video for full rainx.

[@1RoadGarage]

I guess it’s possible. I don’t know how though. Followed directions.

[@buntnik]

Rainex works. Put it on left half of windshield. Drive in rain. The drops of rain will immediately fly upward over car roof and no wipers necessary! On untreated half you will want wipers on. Rainex at slow speeds not so useful, but on highway it’s very useful.

[@tysoncurrie7745]

The old Rain-X also might be so old that the product has deteriorated over time making it not work. Try the new Rain-X to see if it is working compared to the old one.

[@1RoadGarage]

That was the new one I used specifically for that reason.

[@kipnukalaskanmalamutes8215]

When you get a chance, test chrome polish in the can for acid rain. I use it on my 2015 Chevy Silverado with good results.

[@aguilao28]

I used fine sandpaper with water to clean the windshield of a 1976 toyota hilux, it was really bad but the result was amazing

[@DragginLineOutdoors]

Hey buddy if you really want to repel water on the windshield use carnauba wax. Do a couple coats and buff out in between each coat. Works wonders

[@alinchitown7556]

I’ve used rain x on my cars for 10 plus years and it’s worked for me as advertised.

[@ryanhansen3350]

Used to use this at a body shop all the time. Used it for overspray. Steel wool isn’t scary or dangerous to use at all. I would recommend lubricating it though

[@Ottonic6]

Rain-X works with car in motion. The wind force on the windshield rolls the rain right off. I use Rain-X in my washer reservoir and it works well. The faster you drive the better it works. Waxing your windshield with a liquid wax (NuFinish) works pretty much the same...

[@flat4-]

I use steel wool for over 25 years as a professional window cleaner, it cleans overspray, silicon, paint spots etc. And far safer to use on heights than a scraper wich can fall down.... Rain X won't let you see difference when standing still, it works when your make speed and water will fly off the screen much easier because of the hydrophobic nature of rain x.

[@crix868]

I used the same process except for the soap I use Carpro Descale shampoo and finish the windshield with Carpro Hydro2 instead of RainX because it lasts longer and takes like 5 seconds to apply and treat.

[@hacatan24]

What I put on my windshield is the Maguire ceramic wax it's that blue bottle... I think it works really good....

[@wildpigremovalinc.executio8028]

Good video. Suggestion, use a much smaller applicator rag like a cotton shotgun cleaning patch. That way, you know you're using a clean rag and not wasting product by being absorbed into the oversized rag versus being applied to the windshield. I'm not a fan of tape on the windshield. After all that time, cleaning seamed counterproductive. But I appreciate the effort. Have a nice day.

[@GOLFMASTER-1]

Great video for cleaning the window. I would suggest that you try a different sealer. I have used Turtlewax Seal&Shine and it does a fantastic job of sealing the glass and it lasts for months. Many of my friends have commented how well it dispels rain without even using wipers, even a low speeds. Just a suggestion.

[@LeverPhile]

Steel wool wont hurt the glass, but the bits of steel wool that fall off the steel wool pad will rust if not cleaned up completely and the windshield drains flushed out really well also.

[@DuanDao]

So i did this on my 04 LX470 out of sheer boredom and was curious of this would work. I did everything except the steel wool. I did it on all the windows not just the front windshield and was surprised that the rain we had later that night i got up the next day and there were zero water spots on the windows. Wipers don’t stutter any longer as well

[@johnmknox]

The test area was too small. I think for the Rainex you need to do a bigger vertical area to notice the difference. Then in heavy natural rain, it will prevent beading. So you could for example do half the windshield with Rainex and the other half without then I am sure you will notice the difference in rain.

[@KevinStokes]

Rain-X doesn't do anything when the car isn't moving. You have to be at speed for it to work, because it makes the water bead and blow off.

[@charleshines2142]

I used toy use Rain-X all the time. Now I have those ceramic coatings you can spray on and rinse off and that has replaced Rain-X for me. These coatings are safe for paint, plastic, glass and any other exterior surface. This stuff also makes its way into crevices behind the lights where normal wax does not go. If you dried your vehicle with a leaf blower you would see water blowing out of there you never realized would stay in there. It could be water that lingers under trim on some cars too. That is the sort of water that can make towel drying a vehicle take a considerably longer time since it sometimes gets wicked out when a rag passes close to it. The result is that you find yourself needing more towels or to wring them out more frequently. If you have microfiber they work best really. Those pretty colors microfiber cloths come in are not just to make them look good so that everyone buys them BTW. It makes any dirt on them a lot more visible so that you can see when it is too dirty and put it in the washer. I think they did that because they may be more likely to scratch paint IF and only if they get too much dirt on them or are dropped on the ground and pick up dirt there. I know some people use them when they check their oil and stuff and I feel that a lint free shop towel is much less of a waste for that. Just imagine if you used it to clean up any oil and forgot about it then used it on your car. Not only that but these cloths are often expensive

[@ksmith660]

I use Cif bathroom cleaner (Jif in USA) to clean my windshield. Works great, just remember to rinse off any residue!

[@HAL-dm1eh]

When we all used to use carnauba and Turtle Wax days I used to use generous amounts of paste on the windshield and windows and it was the best results I'd ever seen. It was also probably the best thing for the wipers because it was super lubricated until the next wax job. Now I just use Rain-X washer fluid and it does a good job of both quick spray cleaning when I need it while driving, and leaving a water beading effect.

[@rototiller78]

Wax your windshield. After you deep clean your windshield with a good glass cleaner and a clay bar. Put a light coat on your windshield and let it dry (circa 10 minutes) then buff it off with a microfiber cloth/towel. Fills in the microcracks in windshield and water runs right off of it. Lasts about 5 to 6 months

[@ferndog1461]

Question: any particular wax ? Carnauba? NuFinish?

[@rototiller78]

@@ferndog1461 The Carnaubia kind (paste) not NuFinish kind (liquid ish) and make sure to clean your wiper blades too

[@davidclaycomb5496]

Brass wool is what I’ve used for decades on vehicles and for refinishing antique furniture. If using steel wool, you run the risk of leaving bits of the ‘wool’, which can rust. Brass wool eliminates that concern.

[@VRinRL]

Im work in glass, and we use this fine steelwool to remove marker from the glass, it works fine without scratches But be careful, it MUST be the softest grade

[@georgemorales4264]

Just a tip if your wipers new still skip it’s because they don’t lay perpendicular to the glass over time and use you can use a crescent wrench to bend the arm back true. I can wipe dry and it doesn’t skip.

[@tossedsalad5532]

The clay bar actually works similar to Rain-X as it will leave traces of wax on the windshield but it will not last. You could wash your windshield and wax it with regular wax and buff it out and get a similar Rain-X product. Hair shampoo works unreal to clean windshields it cuts grease better than done and if you ever have stains on clothing hair shampoo is the best stain remover typically most people never think to try to use hair shampoo as a cleaner for glass also wash your windshield wipers off the very first time you're washing the windshield with the hair shampoo and it'll remove the grease

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

MUST BE A GOOD QUALITY SHAMPOO

[@tossedsalad5532]

@@captainamericaamerica8090 only the best Dollar store stuff money can buy. We use it for cleaning process works cheap

[@1RoadGarage]

Shampoo? Never thought of that! I’m gonna try it. 👏

[@rustymaximus9179]

Hyper clean has to be the deal. Rain-X is an awesome product and I've been using it since it first came out. I think the original formula works the best. At night in the rain, it is a must.

[@jacobn3160]

Great video. One thing I always do when washing my truck or just cleaning the glass is I will wipe off the wiper blades rubber strips. This keeps them clean and usually stops skipping, but not always of course. My thinking is if those rubber strips stay clean there’s less grime and buildup wearing out the rubber. Seems to work rather well as I get about 2 years out of cheaper wiper blades. (Rain X beam at Walmart)

[@jamesbwell7118]

Best wipers for the price!

[@shannonbailey7580]

Buy expensive silicone wiper blades. You'll need an adapter to attach them to regular wiper arms. I've had mine 3 years now still good as new.

[@susanbezio6708]

Cleaning your wiper blades is a must. Wipe them off regularly when washing the vehicle.

[@canoeshoe]

for wiper blades, you use fine (maybe 1000grit) and just do 1-3 light passes on the blade.

[@badguy5554]

I've used "0000" grade steel wool on my windows for years. It works. It doesn't scratch.

[@copisetic1104]

I use fine pure copper wool pads. Copper is softer than most things I clean including glass. No chance of scratching.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Yeah, I had to do something like this because my windshield wipers were “chattering” like crazy. I tried the “twisting” of the wiper arms but it didn’t work. I used polishing cream to fix this problem & it worked.

[@hackim1990]

It's either 1 or 2: 1) Dish soap/detergent w/e you used, works as water repellent for short period of time. 2) As some people menitoned before me, water repellent product actually works WHILE driving because it needs wind to push water drops.

[@seangoodwin9378]

This is a great video but to truly see the magic of Rain-X try it in the rain whilst cruising down the Freeway/Motorway in the rain, the water just runs up the glass so you can drive without using your wipers almost depending on the amount of rain, brilliant stuff. 😁👍

[@andyrantshumanphilosopher7571]

I never thought to clay bar my glass... Will do from now on.

[@toddjenest3212]

Great videos! Do you have any tips or tricks to restore a severely pitted windshield?

[@Thewaldo12345]

I had overspray removed from my truck when it was a couple months old. Body shop clayed the paint and steel wooled the glass. They definitely did not use the ultra fine steel wool cause it left scratches everywhere. Windshield has been replaced due to a rock hit but the sides are still scratched. It’s old enough now I don’t notice it anymore.

[@Mcfreddo]

Also, replacement wiper blades don't have any or not enough carbon impregnated into the rubber. This is used for a lubricant. When it's missing, your wipers chatter.

[@stevenking7352]

I've never tried the clay bar, but the 4x0, yes, religiously before applying Rain-X. I would think the Clay Bar should be the last step.

[@blairpickerill19]

Use ammonia to clean the front windshield, then rinse it with water, dry it, and then use rain x. Been doing it 30 years. Used Brillo pad once and ruined the windshield-lots of scratches. I was young and dumb.

[@circlepfarm9729]

I’ve used that 4 ott steel wool on a dirty windshield and it doesn’t scratch.

[@robertcrocker901]

Would have never thought to use the 0000 steel wool on the wiper blades but makes a lot of sense!

[@VGMStudios33]

I use a razor blade to clean my windshield. Gets all sorts of stuff off but that steel wool method is interesting. I may try that.

[@vatodad]

I would only use steel wool on "bare" glass. Remember that there often are additives put on top of the glass which can be damaged by steel wool. You must verify that there are no layers of additives on top of the glass before using steel wool.

[@mikeemerson4284]

You can use the Scotch Brite pad one of those green ones if it's wet it won't hurt anything

[@melvinnoble8552]

Been using fine steel wool on glass and chrome since high school (1982) !