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Windshield haze

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  1. Walt Gamble

    Walt Gamble Formula Junior

    May 22, 2014
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    Driving into sunset light - low angle direct sun - my windshield is almost like its fogged over. Without polarized sunglasses impossible. It is not pitted and I've tried cleaners and 600 steel wool. Anybody with similar experience/solution? 2002 Modena..low miles.

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  2. Need4Spd

    Need4Spd F1 Veteran

    Feb 24, 2007
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    No. Have you tried cleaning the inside of the windshield with window cleaner?
     
  3. andy308

    andy308 Formula 3

    Jan 16, 2005
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    I thought I was the only one, mine is a 2002 also. Tried cleaning inside and out, even my detail guy told me it must be between the layers of glass.
     
  4. Walt Gamble

    Walt Gamble Formula Junior

    May 22, 2014
    426
    Yes ...cleaned both with multiple products ...

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  5. Randy B

    Randy B Karting

    Jun 7, 2013
    69
    Didsbury AB,Canada
    #5 Randy B, Oct 4, 2015
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    Had the exact same thing and probably spent over $200 trying different glass cleaners. My wife even tried her mixture of water and vinegar. Nothing worked until I talked to a specialty detailing shop who put me onto this stuff. Auto Glym glass polish. Took the haze out but is more time consuming and expensive then just a quick glass cleaner spray. I believe I paid @ $16 for the bottle and just use a micro fibre towel to apply and take off.
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  6. Walt Gamble

    Walt Gamble Formula Junior

    May 22, 2014
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    I'll try it. Time I have not $5000 for new glass.

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  7. Chiaroman

    Chiaroman Formula 3
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    Apr 21, 2004
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    Griots sells a clay bar for glass which I have used with great results.

    Cheap and bit time consuming but looks great.

    Only did the exterior of the glass.

    Good luck!!
     
  8. MaranelloDave

    MaranelloDave Formula 3

    Apr 27, 2010
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    What does a clay bar do for glass?
     
  9. Chiaroman

    Chiaroman Formula 3
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    I guess the same it does for the top coat of the car.

    Removes imperfections and makes it VERY smooth.

    You can feel the difference.
     
  10. rob4092xx

    rob4092xx Formula Junior

    Mar 8, 2010
    570
    Phoenix, AZ
    I found this exact thing on my 2002 360. Made me nuts. Looked closer and whoever owned it before me installed some type of very thin window shield on the outside I assume to protect it from rocks, etc. I left it on for the protection.

    One other thing that is common in AZ is for car windshields to get kinda fuzzy over time. It is from all the dust in the air. Driving though it day after day slightly buffs the outer layer of the windshield. Install a new windshield and you will be amazed at the difference!
     
  11. Rosso328

    Rosso328 F1 Veteran
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    Dec 11, 2006
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    And then follow it up with a coat or two of Griots glass sealant. Great results. I did the glass sealant the same day I had a new windshield installed, and unless the rain is really heavy, I don't even need to use wipers.
     
  12. Sandy Eggo

    Sandy Eggo F1 Rookie
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    Jun 4, 2009
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    My 2000 Modena has had haze that I couldn't seem to get rid of so I did this today:

    1- glass cleaner w/ microfiber towel
    2- clay bar (with water on glass)
    3- glass cleaner w/ microfiber
    4- RainX (or you could use carnauba wax) w/ microfiber; wait 5-10 minutes and buff off

    On the rear glass (engine cover), I did the same as above minus the RainX

    Went for a drive and it's never looked better from the driver's seat.
     
  13. Walt Gamble

    Walt Gamble Formula Junior

    May 22, 2014
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    I have the clay bar but can't believe it would work as #600 steel wool didn't phase it...Will try the clay. How would you remove the film?

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  14. Fuzzmeist

    Fuzzmeist Rookie

    Aug 3, 2014
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    My 2003 360 has the same hazing problem on the windshield and rear glass between the cabin and engine bay. My detailer also tried to remove using different cleansers and steel wool inside and outside without success. He concluded it was probably an issue with the laminated glass (hazing happening between the glass layers), which can only be resolved by replacing the glass. My engine cover and door glass is crystal clear. I wonder if this is a product defect affecting certain years or OEM suppliers.
     
  15. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran
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    Both cars have spots on the engine cover glass. 430 and a 458. I'm going to try to get rid of them also. I bought something called Dura gloss polish. Yet to try it. I'll keep everyone posted.
     
  16. grtoz

    grtoz Karting

    Dec 14, 2010
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    Byron Bay, Australia
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    Thoroughly endorse Auto Glym Car Glass Polish. Cleans glass so it's like new.

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