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Old 03-16-2014, 01:44 PM   #1
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Suggestions for cleaning windshield?

We have a 2006 Minnie Winnie with white fiberglass on the outside. When it rains and we're out and about (it's under cover at home), water drips from the cab-over onto the windshield glass and leaves multiple barely visible white streaks. I have tried to remove them using soap and water, glass cleaner, lacquer thinner, etc., but without success.

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A good wax or maybe cleaning wax.
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Old 03-16-2014, 02:09 PM   #3
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#0000 steel wool and RainX...



Have tried it myself on both car and RV, works very well.
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Old 03-16-2014, 02:10 PM   #4
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google rain-x to confirm this info. They suggest 0000 steel wool.
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NoStreek Glass and Silver Polish made by Gel Gloss. I learned about on this site. It's the best glass cleaner I've ever used…hands down. Very easy to use and works amazingly well. I buy it on Amazon.

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Old 03-16-2014, 03:44 PM   #6
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A good wax or maybe cleaning wax.
I'm sorry, I thought the streaks were on the paint. White vinegar and 0000 steal wool works wonders on glass, for water spots and probably your streaks.
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if you have a rubber roof keep it clean and treated annd that should minimize streaking. I have not used it on glass, but I would think that the black streak remover from wal-mart or an rv store would work also.
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#0000 steel wool and RainX...



Have tried it myself on both car and RV, works very well.
I have done this and it works remarkedly well.
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Old 03-16-2014, 07:59 PM   #10
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Steel wool would clean it off ok but be careful of leaving any steel wool particles on painted surfaces when they get wet they will rust and leave small rust stains.
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Thanks all for the thoughts and suggestions. Going to get some "stuff" and apply the elbow grease. BTW, I'm dealing with a white fiberglass cab-over not rubber, on this model, and the stains I would like to remove are only evident on the windshield.

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Hi Vince, If you are going to use "elbow" grease with steel wool make sure you ONLY use 0000 steel wool! Do not use anything more abrasive (anything with LESS 0's) as it will scratch your windshield. Good-luck.
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Sounds like your fiberglass roof is chalking...scrub it good and use 3M 303 on it ( think that is the name) or a good wax if you are energetic....
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Once you get them cleaned off, wax or use rain-x on your windshield and streaks and bugs will come off a lot easier.
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#0000 steel wool and RainX...



Have tried it myself on both car and RV, works very well.
when i painted my RV i all so used this to get some over spray off works good just like new it slow and takes for ever with the paint tho
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We have a 2006 Minnie Winnie with white fiberglass on the outside. When it rains and we're out and about (it's under cover at home), water drips from the cab-over onto the windshield glass and leaves multiple barely visible white streaks. I have tried to remove them using soap and water, glass cleaner, lacquer thinner, etc., but without success.

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I've used all the methods suggested and, most will work. One more that may work and, you won't have to worry about the steel wool particles lodging in places and causing rust issues. I've used a polishing or, rubbing compound, commonly used on paint. I've done it by hand and, I've used my Dewalt Buffer that I normally use to rub out paint jobs. It's low speed, about 1800-2700 RPM unit. With just about any rubbing or polishing compound, you'll have the smoothest windshield possible. I then use just about any car wax on it.

And, the age old theory that waxing a car windshield causes a haze at night, is pure bunk. It especially helps in the rain. The windshield acts like it has rain-x on it. So, I just thought I'd give you one more option. Good luck.
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