DIY: How To Polish Auto Glass

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Cleaner is cleaning a car window glass with a rag and detergent close up.

Your auto glass can get a little dirty sometimes and we’re here to give you some tips on how to polish auto glass and get it looking squeaky clean. When it comes to your auto glass it’s important to make sure it stays clean. It’s also important that your view is clear when driving on the road. Anything that can impair your vision while driving can be extremely dangerous for you and other vehicles around you.

It may seem a little crazy but there are certain and effective ways to clean your auto glass and clean it the right way. In this blog, Auto Glass Doc wants to serve up some advice that will stick with you for a lifetime. Clean auto glass matters and we’re here for all things auto glass, even if it’s a few pointers on keeping your vehicle clean.

Below are tips on what to do when it comes to cleaning your auto glass. So many people don’t sit back and think about the steps it takes to correctly clean this part of your vehicle. At Auto Glass Doc, we consider everything when it comes to your vehicle, even the little things.

1.) Find A Covered Area To Polish Your Auto Glass

Did you know if you clean your car in direct sunlight you could leave streaks behind after your cleaning session is over? Yes, it’s true and that is why it’s important to pick a good time and place to get this done. If you have some time on a sunny day try and park your car in a shaded area to begin cleaning your auto glass.

Remember, direct sunlight can dry out the glass cleaner leaving unwanted marks. If you want your auto glass cleaned the right way, take this tip into consideration the next time you are cleaning your auto glass.

2.) Get the Right Supplies

The biggest mistake vehicle owners will make is using regular in-home glass cleaner for the windows on their auto glass. Most of the in-home cleaning supplies contain ammonia and other chemicals that can be dangerous for use on cars. Another supply that is important in the window cleaning process is adding microfiber towels to your auto glass cleaning routine. Microfiber towels are a necessity because it has enough abrasiveness to gently scrub the surface of the glass without scratching it.

Here are the main things you will need for a proper auto glass cleaning:

  • Sponge
  • Distilled water
  • Bucket
  • Ammonia free glass cleaner
  • Microfiber cloth

3.) Roll Your Windows Down Halfway

This next step may seem a little odd but it is helpful. By rolling your windows halfway down you will be able to have clear access to the top edge of the glass. Did you know the top of each window is the most common area missed when cleaning your auto glass?

The reason behind this is each time the glass slides into the rubber seal at the top of the windows dirt and grime get stuck on this part of the car. When you are cleaning your windows, make sure you take the time to get every part of the window even if it doesn’t involve the glass.

4.) Wipe The Side Windows Top To Bottom

After cleaning the top part of the window and the rubbery part around the edges, re-wet the main surface of your side window and wipe it with opposite direction strokes from how you wipe on the inside. Cleaning your windows from the top down will help prevent any drips from running down your window and ruining your freshly cleaned auto glass.

Just by simply doing the little things when it comes to your auto glass can be a tremendous improvement. Not only that, your car will look squeaky clean and shiny as you’re driving down the road. Cleaning your auto glass isn’t a difficult task and it’s certainly something you should always consider doing after you wash the exterior part of your vehicle.

5.) Last Step: Clean Your Wiper Blades

Are you wondering why cleaning your windshield wipers involves polishing your auto glass? Overtime, you will find that there will be a lot of buildup on your windshield wipers. The first thing you are going to do is use a small amount of auto glass cleaner to break up buildup on your windshield wipers and then wipe both wipers dry with your cloth.

Buildup on your wiper blades can be harmful to your windshield and can cause your blades to wear out quickly if not maintained. To prevent this, you can apply a wiper treatment to your car after you have wiped clean the blades.

We’re Glad You Chose Auto Glass Doc

So, now that you have all of the steps to get your auto glass looking fresh and clean you are ready to go. Simple maintenance on your vehicle can keep its value high and you feeling happy about the way your car looks from the inside out.

Auto Glass Doc is here to always provide our customers with the best guidance out there from windshield replacements to at home window cleaning solutions. We strive to be the jack of all trades when it comes to auto repair and maintenance and we plan to keep on going. We believe you deserve a place where you can go, from small things to large things involving auto glass, we are excited you chose us, Auto Glass Doc.

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