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Originally posted by mbinky:
Does anyone have any tips for washing the inside of the windshield???

Good technique.



One additional step I sometimes do with a really gross windshield is to use IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) and a MF (microfiber) cloth to wipe away the bulk of the film before doing essentially what Larry does in the video. And Invisible Glass (what Larry used in the video) is my go to given its readily available and works very well.

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Originally posted by mbinky:
Could I ask a quick question not related to door seals? Does anyone have any tips for washing the inside of the windshield??? I can clean any other piece of glass on the car perfectly but the inside of the windshield is my nemesis. Besides hating to do it it always comes out crappy. Any tools or techniques you all would care to share? (Especially ones that don't cause me to bend my wrist at an odd angle).

As for door trim I used to use a silicon spray but changed to 303. Mostly for convenience. I'm not a big detailing guy and I like being able to use and stock only one product. Also while pure silicon may not damage rubber, I was more worried about the propellents used in the spray causing deterioration.

I always do the interior front window twice. Once with paper towels and usually use invisible glass. Then after it's dry I do it a second time with invisible glass and a microfiber.

Bigdeals method works well too. I think Isopropyl alcohol is the primary ingredient in rain-x.

Another method that works well is crumpled up newspaper and white vinegar.

mbinky, besides what's been said I've used steel wool to get the really tough stains/steaks off glass. I wouldn't use it on the heated wire element on the rear windshield though.

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Originally posted by Dead_Eye:
mbinky, besides what's been said I've used steel wool to get the really tough stains/steaks off glass. I wouldn't use it on the heated wire element on the rear windshield though.

I would NOT use this on any glass. It can and will put micro scratches in it. If you're dead set on using wool, use OOOO bronze wool. But again, I wouldn't use anything of the sort on glass.

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Originally posted by jimmy123x:

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Originally posted by Dead_Eye:
mbinky, besides what's been said I've used steel wool to get the really tough stains/steaks off glass. I wouldn't use it on the heated wire element on the rear windshield though.

I would NOT use this on any glass. It can and will put micro scratches in it. If you're dead set on using wool, use OOOO bronze wool. But again, I wouldn't use anything of the sort on glass.

True.

If you want to see what steel wool does to glass, use it on a mirror.

I have used both the 303 for the rubber seals and the Poorboys worked great on the dash. What would you suggest for plastic metallic trim on the exterior? Thanks much.

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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
I have used both the 303 for the rubber seals and the Poorboys worked great on the dash. What would you suggest for plastic metallic trim on the exterior? Thanks much.

Plastic/metallic? Kind of a contradiction in terms. Rather than to guess, can you better describe what it is you want to detail?

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Plastic/metallic? Kind of a contradiction in terms. Rather than to guess, can you better describe what it is you want to detail?

Sorry. I wish I knew how to show you a photo. Vehicle is 2016 Honda Accord. The door handles and trim that goes around the windows and the front grille is what I am talking about. It is shiny and metallic in color but not sure what it is made out of. It is not chrome like back in the day. Hope this clarifies it a bit. Thanks for your help.

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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:

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Plastic/metallic? Kind of a contradiction in terms. Rather than to guess, can you better describe what it is you want to detail?

Sorry. I wish I knew how to show you a photo. Vehicle is 2016 Honda Accord. The door handles and trim that goes around the windows and the front grille is what I am talking about. It is shiny and metallic in color but not sure what it is made out of. It is not chrome like back in the day. Hope this clarifies it a bit. Thanks for your help.

Nevr dull should work well for it.....and use a microfiber to wipe it off.

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Originally posted by mbinky:
Could I ask a quick question not related to door seals? Does anyone have any tips for washing the inside of the windshield??? I can clean any other piece of glass on the car perfectly but the inside of the windshield is my nemesis. Besides hating to do it it always comes out crappy. Any tools or techniques you all would care to share? (Especially ones that don't cause me to bend my wrist at an odd angle).

https://www.amazon.com/1Z-Eins...=einszett+windscreen

Einzettes with a microfiber beats invisible glass for me. Sonax glass cleaner runs a close second.

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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
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Plastic/metallic? Kind of a contradiction in terms. Rather than to guess, can you better describe what it is you want to detail?


Sorry. I wish I knew how to show you a photo. Vehicle is 2016 Honda Accord. The door handles and trim that goes around the windows and the front grille is what I am talking about. It is shiny and metallic in color but not sure what it is made out of. It is not chrome like back in the day. Hope this clarifies it a bit. Thanks for your help.

To add to the above post.
I have been looking around the internet and am unsure as to what the composition is of the trim on my Honda 2016 accord. It is whatever comes standard on the model. It appears that the Honda emblem, window trim, and part of the front grille is made of the same material. I doubt it is chrome, but really do not know for sure.

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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:

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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
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Plastic/metallic? Kind of a contradiction in terms. Rather than to guess, can you better describe what it is you want to detail?


Sorry. I wish I knew how to show you a photo. Vehicle is 2016 Honda Accord. The door handles and trim that goes around the windows and the front grille is what I am talking about. It is shiny and metallic in color but not sure what it is made out of. It is not chrome like back in the day. Hope this clarifies it a bit. Thanks for your help.

To add to the above post.
I have been looking around the internet and am unsure as to what the composition is of the trim on my Honda 2016 accord. It is whatever comes standard on the model. It appears that the Honda emblem, window trim, and part of the front grille is made of the same material. I doubt it is chrome, but really do not know for sure.

If you're unclear as to what material these moldings are composed of, simple rule of thumb is to stay far away from anything abrasive. That takes away most metal polishes. Lots of chrome trim on cars today is little more than plastic covered in an adhesive foil. Many times emblems and grill trim is little more than polished aluminum (keeps manufacturing costs down).

Personally, I'd probably give everything a good wash and then coat the 'chrome like' moldings with whatever I opted to wax/seal the paint with. If its a newer car, the trim should still be in pretty good shape, so protection/maintenance is likely the goal rather than correction.

If you can figure out how to post a couple pics in this thread, I might be able to provide some better feedback. If you can't post them here, email me (address is in my profile) a couple pics and I'll post them for you.

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I am sending the pics via my Iphone. Thank you for your help.

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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
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I am sending the pics via my Iphone. Thank you for your help.

Here ya go. I stand by my previous recommendation. This is likely aluminum (or something similar), and anything abrasive will scratch it. Look to protect it before you need to correct it.

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This is likely aluminum (or something similar), and anything abrasive will scratch it. Look to protect it before you need to correct it.

Even more likely, "chrome" plated plastic. They stopped making grills from aluminum about the time the EPA got going, didn't they?

Thanks guys. Great advice.

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine...-1&keywords=shinetsu

I have used this Honda branded Silicone grease on my S2000 convertible top/door seals since 2000. It is the factory recommended product for that application. No leaks whatsoever, It really keeps the rubber like new. I reapply about every 2 years. It is kind of a pain to apply though, so probably not what you want.

That Honda grill is definitely plastic. I just use my regular wax (pinnacle) or sealant (Wolfgang) on mine.

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Originally posted by CaptainMike:
That Honda grill is definitely plastic. I just use my regular wax (pinnacle) or sealant (Wolfgang) on mine.

It might very well be plastic, but since aluminum is even more prone to scratching than the foil wrapped plastic, I was trying to err on the side of caution. And for the record, both the Pinnacle and Wolfgang products you mentioned are excellent.

I've used 303 on all the plastic for quite a while. It doesn't get too shiny, especially if you go light with it.

FYI; You should read Parabellum's message yesterday concerning requests for experts and Gurus. Just letting you know.