Little_Dom Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hi guys I've got a new ish car and the windscreen is covered in some form of grease coating, i've tried all manner of glass cleaners to no avail, and its getting unbearable especially in the wet at night ( the screen turns into a blurry mess every time the wipers move) has anyone else had this problem and, more importantly a way to fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Have you tried a simple Fairy liquid and water solution to clean then Window cleaner after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Dom Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 yeah i have and unfortunately its no better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Get some astonish glass cleaner from the pound shop,clean the screen a couple of times with it and the wiper blades and all will become clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Vinager mixed with hot water 50/50 and a sponge. Then rinse of dont get on paintwork as removes all polish and wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Cellulose thinners could be worth a try, cuts through most stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Petrol? Or any type of thinner really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I use methylated spirit to get the smears off when my windscreen starts to get streaky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I use methylated spirit to get the smears off when my windscreen starts to get streaky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsman Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Best thing to use is a cleaning solution called TRAFFIC FILM REMOVER ****** EXCELLENT RESULTS...... you can get it from pound shops in a aerosol spray or in a liquid but needs to be diuted by 60% water to 40% traffic film remover All haulage / Transport companies use it to get through the grime and salt also excellent on all UPVC but dilute 80% water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 where are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Dom Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 MM im from northumberland ( just edited my profile to show where im from) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Park it in Benwell over night! Then ring Auto Glass to replace the broken windscreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Dom Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 thanks for the replies guys but i think i've cured it, rubbed it with TFR then washed off (the one thing i hadn't tried) will have to wait till i go out in the rain to find out tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Take it to your local hand car wash (normally run by a couple of Asians/Poles)-they will get it off in seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Clean the wipers too, I find that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Bit far from me, but if still no luck pm me. Wd40 to clean the blades, and rainex on the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfive Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 vinegar every time dom. Been out this weekend or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_219650_langId_-1_categoryId_255225 + elbow grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzashadow Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) i have used a lot of glass cleaners and the only one and the best is autoglym cream glass cleaner, not fast glass must be the cream. it has bits in it that cut the glass like a good cutting compound. you will think you have a new screen fitted Edited January 20, 2013 by bazzashadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Some supermarket glass cleaners like Mr Muscle contain a "polish" that leaves a greasy residue that is the devil to get off. If anything like that has been used on it in the past it stays on there forever. I was told by somebody in the know that the Tesco's own brand 'clear' is the best to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Clearalex powder in the foil sachets best ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Series Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Meths works well for me too (and cheap), you'll be surprised at the gunk it shifts off the wipers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxshooter69 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Meths, for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushpower Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Clean the wipers too, I find that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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