Glass Polishing: Buffer VS Steel Wool

Decided to try polishing the glass with Steel Wool to see if it was better than my standard method of using a buffer.
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[@zachariahmagallan5738]

You're not supposed to add anything, not even water to the steel wool it's supposed to be completely dry. That's why it didn't work.

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thanks for the heads up. I've always used it in the past with glass polish, but I'll try it again in the near future with dry steel wool.

[@chicanachick2648]

Works with over spray that way too?

[@siddharthas3692]

True! I just used glass wool on my front windshield to remove small debri. It really cleaned it well. It goes in this order Wash-Claybar-wash-dry-steelwool-clean-rainx(or equivalent). Hope this clears the doubts for someone who is reading this.

[@chascline8024]

I've been a professional window cleaner for 30 years. we always use steel wool wet to remove hard water.

[@_Circus_Clapped_]

​@@chascline8024 thank god I'm not alone with this, I've always done it wet and throw away the steel wool later anyway, I don't reuse it as I assume it got all contaminants stuck onto it

[@user-oj8zo3cr4b]

Buddy first of all you dont use anything with the steel wool, secondly you did a window you just polished, thirdly you didnt even clean off the polish you used with the steel wool😂

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@LucyLusmommy]

0000 steel wool is a wonderful thing to polish glass and chrome. The trick is to not use any liquid cleaners with it.

[@_Circus_Clapped_]

​@@LucyLusmommy why no cleaners? I toss it out anyway as it rusts

[@sixstringsmvrtin]

I been using glass cleaner this whole time 😅

[@MindRiderFPV]

I scratched my windshield pretty bad with a green Brillo pad, but the steel wool doesn’t scratch?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I'm always amazed that 0000 steel wool doesn't scratch windows, but it doesn't. If you do have scratches you want to get rid of, you'd use cerium oxide: www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHMFN7B/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_EV950MMPS5Q3M48XRJ0T?linkCode=ml1&tag=joemartinmv01-20

[@MindRiderFPV]

@@JoeMartinMVC Thanks! I got a kit off Amazon, pads and Cerium Oxide,worked well on those shallow marks. Lots of work!

[@MsLincos]

It doesn’t scratch. I use it on Crome too. Amazing results!

[@byLyzo]

Same! I used green scotch brite to remove tint residue on my rear window and left fine scratches. Trying to find a solution

[@thevillex7441]

0000 steel wool is more fine

[@michaelg5776]

What is that background noise?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Lots and lots of Florida rain.

[@Jozay562]

Steel wool has to be dry. Try this again after you’ve cleaned the window & once it’s dry. You should see a difference & for stubborn scale, may need some elbow grease. Should leave it smooth. Especially on newer cars like yours.

[@shaazy]

I think it's a Bentley Continental GT, which could be as old as 2005.

[@rubenwat]

Thank you for this video. You answered the questions that I had.

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Glad I could help out.

[@chicanachick2648]

Does it clean over spray?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Typically for overspray I would start with a graffiti remover if it's bad: amzn.to/3NvlDr4 Then move on to a clay bar and assess from there. If it's on glass, you can just use a razorblade to scrape it off. If it's on paint you can use a plastic razorblade to remove stubborn bits, and then come back with your clay bar and polish afterward.

[@chicanachick2648]

@@JoeMartinMVC I'm scared of razor blades

[@GOLDFOLDS1]

silly, you clean with a squeege not rub.