What is the name of 'windshield stripper'?

[zhandax]

I have what I think is industrial grunge on my windshield that I cannot remove with normal glass cleaner. I seem to recall seeing some professional windshield stripper on a DIY show about 10 years ago that cautioned not to get any on the paint. I do not remember the name of this stuff. Anyone?

[Mr Project]

Have you already tried Ajax/Comet/Barkeeper's Friend? That stuff worked in gently with water and a kitchen sponge always does the trick for me, even after 5 years of sitting in an outdoor lot untouched.

[SharkmanBMW]

regular old steel wool...
I **** you not,
it won't scratch the glass, but will remove all crap on there.

[Jehu]

While this topic is open, if i need a windshield are the regular local glass shops the source are can anything that will last more than one winter here in new england without getting so pitted from sand blast that you have limited visibility heading into any sunlight? I've always gotten glass from the local place who'll come out in a van and replace it in my driveway but they seem to have very soft coating , it'd be nice not to have to replace the windshield every year or two just to be able to see.

[BillionPa]

try brake cleaner heh.

thats THE defacto industrial solvent... make sure you use the unchlorinated one.

also, prestone bug and tar remover (or stoner tarmin-x) works good on a lot of stuff.

[zhandax]

I just gave it a good workout with Barkeepers Friend since I had some in the cabinet. If it needs more after I get it in the afternoon sun tomorrow, I will try the steel wool. Will the steel wool work out minor pitting? EDIT: I just saw Jehu's post. Gee, this car came from Boston. New windshield?

[Thayne]

I have that **** on my windshield as well. Thanks for the tips guys! :D

[RobPatt]

...and keeps the crud from buiding up, waterspots off, etc... doesn't scratch, cost about 50 cents, put on gently w/a worn out green scotch pad.

[mikell]

Bon Ami - it's always worked for me.

Now, replacement widnshields - other than thickness, I don't think there's any difference. Check with a local indy shop to see who they think is a reliable installer. They should give you the straight skinny on what's the best bang for your buck - but, installation is the real issue. Get someone who knows what they're doing and will take the time to do it right.

[GoldenOne]

try brake cleaner heh.

thats THE defacto industrial solvent... make sure you use the unchlorinated one.

also, prestone bug and tar remover (or stoner tarmin-x) works good on a lot of stuff.

yeah, this works pretty well with a bit of elbow grease...

[Chowchilla Skunkwerks]

Have always used foaming window cleaner and 4X steel wool. Other grades of wool are too coarse and will scratch. This works good on showerglass also...

[Ross]

Yes 000 or 0000 steel wool. I also prefer the aerosol window cleaners, the alcohol ones that foam, less residue and better cleaning. Try a janitorial supply if your store doesn't carry any.