2009 Rogue Windshield Build-Up...

[guitardr]

Over the past few months I've noticed a build-up of water/car wash "ghosting" on the front windshield. Even after using 0000 steelwool and quality cleansers these persistent marks make night driving and rainy weather driving less than stellar. Is anybody else having this issue and/or have a solution for it? It would be appreciated.

[Unicorn]

Have you tried any solvents like mineral spirits or even acetone? That might get off any residue normal cleaners can leave behind.

[guitardr]

Ill try that but also will be careful about the wiper blades & rubber trim around the glass.
Only where the wiper blades have rubbed the glass does it seem to show finite scratches/smears.
Thanks!

[Unicorn]

It's where the blades rub? It sounds more like there was dust or fine grit on the wiper blades that acted like sandpaper on the glass. If that's the case I don't think you'll be able to do anything. Make sure your wiper blades are clean.

[TrevorK]

A detailing shop will be able to give you an exact recommendation - you want to start with the least abrasive product and work your way to the most abrasive. This is of course, assuming you have all that money to spend on the various cleaners.

I think, in the end, you would work your way to this product:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pro ... glass.html
(actual before/after pictures to show you what to expect if applied as directed using the same methods)

It can actually polish glass and remove light scratches. A bit overkill if you just have water spots, but if you have scratches, this can actually do it. If you own a polisher, it works way better (I am unsure you can remove scratches by hand).

[guitardr]

Thanks Trevor!
$15.00 or less beats $145.00 or more for a new windshield.