SIMPLE SOLUTION! How To Deep Clean A Windshield and Repel Water [DIY]

Dirty windshields and auto glass can be a real pain. We show you how to deep clean a windshield and repel water. This same process will work on your car or truck's door glass and any other windows. We use simple off-the-shelf products that handle cleaning, removing contaminants, including hard water spots. Once the glass is clean, we show you how to apply a product like Rain-X to repel water like crazy.
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[ZeGermanHam]

I include windshield cleaning and treatment to my routine maintenance schedule, and do it about every 6 months. Having used a number of different products (including Rain-X) for the treatment part, my favorite product is the Griot's Garage glass sealant. It last so much longer than anything else I've used - much longer than Rain-X in my experience. Water continues to fly off the glass for many months after applying. I live in Seattle where it rains every once in a while, and many times I don't need to even use my windshield wipers at speeds above around 35mph. It's great.

[samuelrodriguezrivera]

This was actually the only way I could get rid of some nasty water spotting. It’s unbelievably effective! I did end up scratching 2 of my windows with the 0000 steel wool because I wasn’t careful enough to keep it lubricated. My fault entirely. Thanks for sharing this 👍👍👍

[NathanCEnyart]

Finally found a way to get them clean. Thank you

[jimlebiedz]

Thank you for a great informative video. Now, how about cleaning the inside of the windsheild?

[still.rendering]

Great video. Exited to try this myself!

[fiouable]

Slurry is a great idea. Not sure about the steel wool. But Bar keepers rules. Thank you sir.

[owensamuels-hr]

Great and super enjoyable - learned a lot. You are giving Mike from Obsessed Garage some completion for master builder !

[jusme]

To all: RainX makes your rubber wipers chatter like crazy. I use cheap spray on turtle wax which doesn’t last as long but the smooth silent wipe is worth it.

[healtheducator]

I like that your video shows how to clean using products that you may already have around the house. Good tip on using the barkeeper friend also. I will try it on my Cruze so I can TURBO with confidence .🚀😎Thank you.

[bradbyers]

Years ago I used baking soda like you used Bar Keepers Friend. Maybe not as effective but it’s what I had on hand.

[SandyMasquith]

Thank you so much for the information!! Well presented, very good quality video. :). Now I feel like I can clean my windshield and finally get it to shed rain!

[NoWrRun]

I use BarKeepers Friend as part cleaning of my rifle & Shotgun Barrels. It really takes some of the Tool marks out of my barrels. These are NOT HIGH GRADE HAND LAPPED BARRELS but off the shelf guns.

It makes a HUGE difference when cleaning them, I also use other chemicles.

[envieddesigns]

Bar keepers friend also comes in liquid spray form. I’m going to try this out. Our new car came with some annoying build up on the windshield and is driving me crazy. Polished it with a DA and still bad. Needs a good decontamination.

[atrain]

As far as the sprayway glass cleaner goes, I've noticed the particular bottle with the pump handle you're using doesn't foam as much as the traditional aerosol top.

[MrChow]

I FORGOT ABOUT STEEL WOOL! Like 10 years ago I did something well to my windshield with rain-x and it was great. The last 3 years I've trying to figure what I did. I'll have to do this again and try out your BarKeep I'm sure I used somethingl like it but that seem like something I should have anyways for metals and stuff.

[MarzNet]

For cleaning glass, a 50/50 rubbing alcohol and h2o works great with a lint free cotton rag. Use distilled water if you can.

[Scott.Hughes]

After applying Rain-X (and remove / buff as the video), the windshield wipers chatter horribly (windshield wipers are about 5 weeks old). If I don't apply the Rain-X after cleaning, the wipers don't chatter. But of course, then the light rain does not bead. Any advice?

[DA-zieq]

Outstanding vid
Great technique N tips..
I always wanted to know how to "properly" deep clean car glass..

Now I know!!!!?

👍😀

[mikeywilz]

Been using this since I first found it in the late 90’s. Put on a fresh coat every third time I wash my car.

[chelsabailey]

Great video!! Will try the BarKeepers method on my car windows. Does the BarKeepers have to be powdered or can I use the liquid version?