ray dore Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 hi what is the best way to clean windscreen of fifty years of grime then polishing it before fitting it back in the frame.thanks ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 WD 40. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) WD 40.Oh yeah baby.Plus 1 Then clean off with usual window cleaner. Cheers GUY Edited August 4, 2015 by Jersey Royal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Then clean off with usual window cleaner. Cheers GUY Windolene is still the best (and does a pretty good job on aluminium too). Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 .....and Chrome. Never use metal polish etc. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 xtra fine steel wool Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ray dore Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Thanks for the feed-back. I've also discovered that methylated spirits is also good for getting the grime off. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 The white (non-abrasive) kitchen pads - look like green scouring pads but don't have the abrasive content. Get the worst off with your favourite degreaser, then polish with Autoglym glass polish. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cew Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Clay bar works as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Anything used with the slightest amount of abrasive in it will mean that there is a myriad of fine scratches which is especially noticeable when head up to the sun. Use vinegar and newspaper. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Stuart, newspaper is abrasive because of the recycled content. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeF Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Suggest tip 2 bottle caps Flash in to a pint container. Make up to about 1/4 full with meths and to a pint with water. Or you can add the flash to non freezing screen wash. Apply with a soft cloth and leave for some minutes rinse and wipe off. Then to be really spiffy clean with the old fashioned/original pink Windolene. Don't forget the inside Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Mike, in my experience Windolene leaves lots of tiny scratches. Autoglym glass polish doesn't. Mer used to sell s windscreen polish that was even better (and cheaper) that the Autoglym, but when they changed to the dark blue packaging they stopped selling it. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billg Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 This may not be your problem but if there's lots of sticky adhesive with dried paper or dryed up glue on the glass I use nitromors , then soapy water to wash off then meths or vinegar. Ancient chrome can sometimes respond well to fine steel wool and soap/ durabrite/Brasso. Don't rub too hard though. Bill G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpb Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I tried the wd40 on my daily driver yesterday. Fantastically clean screen now! Great tip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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