It's Streaky Clean Now

[chuck90199]

Are there any car washes or detailers in The Villages area that will clean the INSIDE of the car's windshield. Arthritis prevents me from doing it anymore. It's a new car, but they do a lousy job cleaning the windows at the dealership.

[Altavia]

Could this help?

https://a.co/d/3gvZz04

[tophcfa]

On another note, is there a car wash that does a really good undercarriage wash, to get rid of all that northern road salt and salt brine, so our cars frame doesn’t rust out?

[villagetinker]

Op, there are few car detailing services that come to your house that might do this. You will need to call first and ask.

[chuck90199]

That might do the job. The problem is reaching without being upside down or a contortionist. I think I'll order one. Can't hurt, and it's better than peering through streaks and grime. Thanks Altavia.

[Cupcake57]

Could this help?

https://a.co/d/3gvZz04

I've got this gizmo, it helps but I've modified the pads to be thicker and stay on better. I use Spray Way instead of windex.

I like BP Autospa in Leesburg. Its not a quick, in and out but they do a decent job.

[chuck90199]

I started looking for auto detailers, but haven't called any yet. I'll try the tool Altavia suggested first. Thanks, Tinker.

[Topspinmo]

On another note, is there a car wash that does a really good undercarriage wash, to get rid of all that northern road salt and salt brine, so our cars frame doesn’t rust out?

Unless have outdoor two post lift I would think any automatic car wash that sprays under frame would help?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

So, here's what I learned from the guy at Saf-T Auto Glass, when he replaced my old windshield several years ago.

He said never EVER use any water-based liquid, or let anyone else use any water-based liquid, on the inside of your windshield. The second you do that, is the second you're doomed to have film form on your windshield until you replace it with a new one. You might not have film for a couple of years, and one day you'll notice the glare when you turn the corner at dusk.

The ONLY way to get rid of it is with a DRY cloth, with NO chemicals of any kind on it. You wipe it away with a polishing action - basically buffing it out. Find a detailer who understands this.

[Jim1mack]

I have a squeegee with a flexible blade that bends with the contours of the windshield. I use a concentrated glass all purpose cleaner. Dilutesome in a bucket, apply it with a rag and squeegee it off. Wipe off excess. Clean and streak less.

[ElDiabloJoe]

OP mentioned it is a new car. The "film" on the inside of the windshield is probably not dirt or dust, but off-gassing of the VOCs being released from the car's interior. It might take weeks, but it would help to leave the car parked in the garage with the windows down. That should help lessen that film's reappearance over time.

[Jim1mack]

I tried one several years ago. Very hard to use effectively.

[CarlR33]

On another note, is there a car wash that does a really good undercarriage wash, to get rid of all that northern road salt and salt brine, so our cars frame doesn’t rust out?Just drive down the toll pike during a rain event, LOL. Besides, how long will you really keep the car before it rusts.

[BobnBev]

Give me a PM. I'll do it for you, no charge. Glad to help.:thumbup:

[UpNorth]

OP mentioned it is a new car. The "film" on the inside of the windshield is probably not dirt or dust, but off-gassing of the VOCs being released from the car's interior. It might take weeks, but it would help to leave the car parked in the garage with the windows down. That should help lessen that film's reappearance over time.

That oily film is hard to remove with ordinary spray-on liquids. Best stuff is something you might remember from your youth - Glass Wax. You spread it on, let it dry, then wipe off the haze. The calcium carbonate (chalk) picks up the oils. The old fashioned pink stuff in a can (remember using it with stencils on your winter windows?) is no longer available, but you can order a white version of Glass Wax on Amazon.

[PugMom]

I started looking for auto detailers, but haven't called any yet. I'll try the tool Altavia suggested first. Thanks, Tinker.

i just ordered one, will let you know how it works!