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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: mossy69 on 22 March 2018, 18:06
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hi there ive tried autoglm fast glass but it seems to be smudgy any ideas on whats the best
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I'm not saying I'm psychic but I predict Rebecca will be along shortly :whistle:
There is a detailing section on here by the way. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=56.0
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hi there ive tried autoglm fast glass but it seems to be smudgy any ideas on whats the best
Ivusef autoglym glass polish for years n all our cars and my trucks never had an issue with it.
It similar to the old pinky liquid windowlene back in the day.
It's better than any glass spray use a damp applicator pad wipe on let it have and buff off no probs :whistle:
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hi there ive tried autoglm fast glass but it seems to be smudgy any ideas on whats the best
I’ve used both Autoglym Fast Glass and Autoglym Glass Polish and find both to be good. Of the two, I prefer Fast Glass and and it’s what I’m currently using. Haven’t ever had any issues with it smudging or smearing. What type of cloth are you using with it?
I used it to clean my glass today. Sprayed it on and spread it over the glass with a clean microfibre cloth and buffed it off. Job done. Used my car this evening after dark and the glass was perfectly clear and clean.
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You're probably using too much product.
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rather than start a new thread, (as it's glass related), has anyone clayed their glass (on the outside). My rear wiper even though it's relatively new blade judders on first activation, but doens't on the return sweep and i've noticed that the glass isn't left spotless when the blade wipes, but rather there's a random pattern that appears (though only visible when the wiper sweeps and before the glass dries out. I'm wondering if at some time I've got polish or something on the glass and if it can be removed by claying ? I've tried IPA on a clean cloth but that made no difference ?
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I’ve not clayed my glass, but it certainly won’t do any harm to try it, as claying should remove anything that could be affecting the movement of the wiper blade over the glass.
Maybe a silly question, but assume you’ve also cleaned the wiper blade to ensure the rubber’s clean?
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As well as claying, you could also try some very fine wire wool for extra clarity, just not on interior tints. In terms of glass polish, I find auto finesse vision very good.
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rather than start a new thread, (as it's glass related), has anyone clayed their glass (on the outside). My rear wiper even though it's relatively new blade judders on first activation, but doens't on the return sweep and i've noticed that the glass isn't left spotless when the blade wipes, but rather there's a random pattern that appears (though only visible when the wiper sweeps and before the glass dries out. I'm wondering if at some time I've got polish or something on the glass and if it can be removed by claying ? I've tried IPA on a clean cloth but that made no difference ?
I have been doing my windscreen every spring for the last 20 or so years. Also did the rear when I had a hatchback.
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:grin:
I'm not saying I'm psychic but I predict Rebecca will be along shortly :whistle:
There is a detailing section on here by the way. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=56.0
:grin: Otherwise engaged it seems, seance? My 2 penneth 'Obsessive Detail Clarity windows' love it, work a treat on black gloss items also.
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:grin:I'm not saying I'm psychic but I predict Rebecca will be along shortly :whistle:
There is a detailing section on here by the way. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=56.0
:grin: Otherwise engaged it seems, seance? My 2 penneth 'Obsessive Detail Clarity windows' love it, work a treat on black gloss items also.
No seance, something much more important than that.
My top three glass cleaners in order of pref:
1. Obsessive Detail Clarity Streak Free Glass Cleaner. Lives up to its streak free name, an absolute breeze on and off. http://www.obsessivedetail.co.uk/clarity-windows-300ml.
Yep, CHB gets all his best recommendations from me, glass cleaner, pedal boxes..... :whistle: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. :grin:
2. Gtechniq G6 Perfect Glass. Not quite OD quality but close runner up. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/glass-cleaners-sealants/gtechniq-g6-perfect-glass/prod_1295.html
3. Autoglym Fast Glass - excellent! http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=747
As Simon says :laugh: (dubber36), if you’re getting streaking, youre. using too much product. And a good glass cloth makes a hell of a difference. You will not find better than these:
WoWo Glass Cloth. Much better than waffle weave glass cloths, better ribbed grain gives better ‘bite’. https://wo-wo.co.uk/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/3pc-microfibre-glass-cloth-set 20%forum discount too with code GTIFORUM20.
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rather than start a new thread, (as it's glass related), has anyone clayed their glass (on the outside). My rear wiper even though it's relatively new blade judders on first activation, but doens't on the return sweep and i've noticed that the glass isn't left spotless when the blade wipes, but rather there's a random pattern that appears (though only visible when the wiper sweeps and before the glass dries out. I'm wondering if at some time I've got polish or something on the glass and if it can be removed by claying ? I've tried IPA on a clean cloth but that made no difference ?
Yes, I’ve clayed front windscreens mainly to get rid of rubbish sealants that cause wiper judder. Just clay it as you would the paintwork. And, as said, clean your wiper blades (every wash), often they get overlooked but crap sticks to them affecting their wiping impact.
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My rear wiper was juddering so I bought a new Bosch aero blade one and that did the trick.
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Delete please posted in error.
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I’d just like to add my 2p in here.
I buy IPA and mix it 1:1 with deionised water, it works a treat for me and it works out around £10 for 10 litres. If it’s a particularly greasy pane of glass then I mop up with some blue roll as it’s more absorbant than a cloth and slightly more abrasive. There’s no issue of over using product as it will flash dry rather quickly and, due to the DI, it won’t leave water spots.
However, I appreciated the links above for an easier time as the majority of people would take a lifetime to get through 10L of glass cleaner.
On a separate but related matter, I have about 4L of Autobrite Direct Crystal Glass Cleaner sitting in my garage that is free to a good home if you can pickup or meet anywhere around Stoke-on-Trent.