front windshield won't come clean

green_leaves · 11-08-2009, 04:02 PM

I have a strange mottled hard water spot-like appearance to my front windshield and it doesn't clean off with standard window cleaning products. Anyone else having this problem, any recommended cleaning methods?

magus_melchior · 11-08-2009, 08:06 PM

I'm getting something similar in my rearview mirror (which may give me an excuse to DIY-install the auto day/night mirror); a firm wiping with a microfiber cloth helped a *little*.

I also got a very thin Teflon-like film on the windshield, which also came off with the microfiber.

numbness4sound · 11-09-2009, 04:14 PM

I've been having problems with a lot of streaking and smudging when I try to clean the inside front window. I switched from windex and paper towels to windex and rags, and that seemed to make it better, but not perfect.

nameless00 · 11-09-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by green_leaves

I have a strange mottled hard water spot-like appearance to my front windshield and it doesn't clean off with standard window cleaning products. Anyone else having this problem, any recommended cleaning methods?

I find a drop of dish soap + 1/2 cup of water usually good for a rough wipe inside and out, then microfiber dry. The soap inside helps prevent fogging..

jrlnc · 11-10-2009, 09:53 AM

Invisible Glass and a couple of clean microfiber cloths will remove any film, residue and streaking.

Cobb · 11-10-2009, 11:17 AM

Me too. I got a windshield wonder from the as seen on tv sectior of walgreens. I use it once a week.

marknelkelley · 11-20-2009, 04:22 PM

i think daily cleaning using water and detergent will do the trick..

“Look at life through the windshield, not the rear view mirror and auto mirror”