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Jun 4, 2006 | 12:57 AM

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ALAN_50501

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From: fort dodge iowa

i just brought some window cleaner from the parts store.. know i see my windows are scratched im thinking on the inside..how can i take them out??steel wool or will that make them worse??thanks alan

Jun 4, 2006 | 12:34 PM

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KenB

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DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL!
Order some glass polishing supplies from somewhere like Eastwood. Just check their sight for info on the products.

Jun 4, 2006 | 06:10 PM

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Patatoe1

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Invisible Glass by Stoners works well, like everyone else is saying.

What works to get sap off?

Jun 4, 2006 | 08:10 PM

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Brian0445

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From: Upstate NY

I use hand cleaner or alcohol to remove pine sap. I also love stoner glass cleaner, that stuff is great!

Jun 4, 2006 | 08:24 PM

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spidk43

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I agree. Steel wool= bad.

My mom is a dental hygenist, and whenever I would get a scratch in my watches, she would put a dab of plain toothpaste (crest original, usually) and then wipe it with a soft cloth. It worked quite well for small scratches once it dried. Something to try, anyway. Let me know how it works!

Jun 5, 2006 | 10:57 AM

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Steina

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From: Lake Havasu City AZ

Here's a formula for glass cleaner - I've used it for many years and it works great.

1 cup sudsy ammonia (I prefer lemon)

1 pint rubbing alcohol (higher % the better)

1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid (add this last to hold down on the foam)

Enough distilled water to make a gallon

Steve

Jun 5, 2006 | 01:54 PM

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KenB

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steina

Urge caution when using some of the ingrediants, esp. dishwashing liquid. Can do damage to paint/clear finish, will remove wax and cause paint to haze.

I'd rather buy glass cleaner instead of buying all the above and a spray bottle and a mixing bucket, then having to play chemist mixing it all up, then have to store it all somewhere, but that's just me.

Jun 5, 2006 | 02:24 PM

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Steina

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From: Lake Havasu City AZ

Ken -

I hear ya, but I've found this formula to be superior to Windex (which also won't do your wax job any good if you get carried away with spraying).

I've been re-using the same distilled water jug and spray bottles for years, so there's no bucket or bottle puchases involved for me. I just refill the bottles, and whip up a new batch when needed.

If you don't want to use it on your car windows, it still works great on house windows/mirrors. I got tired of paying $$$ for commercial cleaners and not being happy with the results.

Steve