I am from the Philippines and most of the motor vehicles' windshield deposits cause problems with visibility especially when it's raining at night. This is particularly more evident when glare from oncoming vehicular lights practically blind drivers. I have tried hundreds of remedies ranging from commercial cleaning agents like ammonia, detergents, etc.but none really worked well. I was told these deposits are due to tree saps, insects, exhaust pollutants, acid rain, car wax and anything under the sun.
2006-08-23 02:40:27 · 13 answers · asked by Oca R 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is also a product here in the States called bonami. It comes as a powder or cake. When mixed with water it will just about take anything off a window. It is very effective at removing water spots by polishing them off. It is a lot of hard work to get a window clean. The real smart way is once you get it clean treat it with something like RainX that will penitrate the surface of the glass and protect it from the minerals in the water by preventing them from adhering to the glass. Same for bird stuff and tree sap. You need to protect the paint of you car as well using the same method.
2006-08-23 02:59:58 · answer #1 · answered by .*. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Bug & Tar remover available at any auto parts store. You will need to wash the glass and/or paint following use as it is oil based. Also, I use Rain-X on a regular basis. It fills in the pores and imperfections on the windshield creating a smooth and slippery surface. Use care when applying Rain-X. Do not get the liquid on the windshield wipers. Over time it hardens the rubber and shortens the life of the wiper blades. It is safe once applied.
2006-08-23 02:57:33 · answer #2 · answered by mike k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you've already tried it, but there is something in the states called CLR. It's a strong cleaner (you must use gloves and ventilation) that is used to remove mineral deposits from shower doors. Products like this are made to remove stubborn deposits. If these things don't work, your windshield might be etched from acid rain or small debris. In the case, the windshield needs to be polished, not cleaned. If that fails too...buy a new windshield.
2006-08-23 02:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by green is clean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Auto supply stores sell a product called a clay bar that is designed to remove tar, sap and other hard to remove deposits. Mothers California Gold Clay bar is a good one.
2006-08-23 03:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by lepninja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those coca cola answers are great. Try DAWN dishwashing liquid too. Helps get rid of the greasey buildup.
2006-08-23 02:48:58 · answer #5 · answered by Concierge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try pouring coca-cola on it, letting it sit for a few minutes and then rinsing with water... coca-cola will Clean a toilet bowl, Remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers, Clean corrosion from car battery terminals, Loosen a rusted bolt, and Remove grease from clothes... I don't see why it wouldn't help remove tree sap and other stubborn things....
2006-08-23 02:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by michael52181 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try using a coke not refrigerated and pour on windhield,take a paper towel and wipe. works for me.
2006-08-23 02:44:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
New SOS or Brillo scouring pads, with plenty of suds. If you can't get those, 0000 steel wool with plenty of soap
2006-08-23 04:28:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try using a razor blade... that's if you are talking about what I think you are.
2006-08-23 02:42:19 · answer #9 · answered by late664 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a mixture of viniger and very hot water.
2006-08-23 02:42:37 · answer #10 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋