Professional Detail Advice - Steel Wool on Glass... ?

[Kevin the Clean 1]

I just upgraded my DD to a 2002 M5. The car is clean but had some minor body work done. The back windshield has a bunch of small white dots, looks like probably some clear coat over spray or some primer over spray.

What type of steel wool (if that's the best solution) should I use on it... ? It's pretty easy stuff to remove & every time I wash the car I sit their with my finger nail & remove more & more. But, that method would take forever.

Please give me some advice & offer me your thoughts on it. THANK YOU in advance... !

 

[94Gt5.0]

Ive always used "0000" or "000" steel wool to clean overspray and whatnot off of glass surfaces.

 

[bwahl602]

yea use 0000 ... add a little soapy water for lube...

i just took some water spots off of the windshield with some today...

ps dont use it on mirrors though... way different than glass

 

[zaxjax]

Use the finest steel wool or just use some Prep Sol, it will remove overspray on glass.

 

[Kevin the Clean 1]

Thanks for the advice guys. By the way, what is Prep Sol... ?

 

[Seraphus]

you can also use a razor blade FYI

 

[mixxer]

0000

 

[10thcoupe]

lube it and wool it,or u could clay it

 

[DVJ38]

Wow, I'm surprised you guys are recommending 0000 steel wool, I figured that would even scratch it. Good to know, thanks.

 

[Nvr_Spds]

Id give a razor blade a shot.. should make quick work of it.

 

[Kevin the Clean 1]

Id give a razor blade a shot.. should make quick work of it.

Thats a good idea & I didn't even think about trying this too... !

 

[deadernie]

This will sound off the wall but I go the the cosmetic section of any pharmacy or wall mart or whatever and look for these facial scrubbing pads that look similar to a scotch brite material but finer and they are usually round and white. They are synthetic and I'm not talking about loofa sponges either. Lol.

The problem I have with steel wool is if you don't rinse it well enough after cleaning I noticed little pieces of the steel wood that had come off while scrubbing the glass collected @ the bottom of the window and made small rust spots.

I also use these pads on the fromt of the car with a detail spray to remove bugs. Works great and does not scratch the paint.

 

[Seraphus]

you can also use a razor blade FYI

Thats a good idea & I didn't even think about trying this too... !

Missed my post did ya? lol JKing, just angle it down and scrape away, won't hurt anything on the glass.