How To Clean Your Windshield Without Scratching It
When detailing a vehicle, there is one aspect that often gets overlooked: the auto glass. And while the windows at home might look the same as the ones on your car, that is where the similarities end. Commercial glass differs and there are even different materials used in car glass. Cleaning it without damaging its surface requires the right materials and techniques.
Get the right tools
When it comes to auto glass, you have to make sure you are using a cleaning product different from the one you would use for your household glass. Buy ammonia-free and alcohol-free products specially designed for commercial windshields and auto glass. To apply the cleaner, use a microfiber towel, the same one that specialists use for car polishing. The softer fabrics will help lift all the dirt from the glass. If there are gummy residues, make sure you use grease removers.
Use the proper techniques
How you apply the products mentioned is also very important. With the help of separate towels apply and remove cleaners. Use only straight-up-and-down motions. If your towels get really dirty, make sure you have spare ones so you can swap them. Do not forget to clean the side mirrors. Once you complete the job, move into the car and repeat everything you did outside. To prevent residue from other cleaning products, cool down the window interiors.
Special cases
Damage to auto glass is a serious matter, so it is very important to make an accurate evaluation of whether you can do the job yourself or you have to hire a professional detailing expert. Small cracks and bulls eyes can often be repaired. There are kits on the market that will help you inject sealant into the damaged area and stop the problem from spreading. But when damage exists, it is always best to turn to an expert auto pressure washing & detailing contractor.
Cleaning glass is what makes a detail job pop. If you follow these simple steps, you will be able to give your car a perfect, sparkling look. If you lack the time to do the job yourself, you can always come to our auto pressure washing & exterior detailing shop in Baltimore, MD and benefit from our services. Dial (443) 300-0630 to speak with Express Auto Detailing LLC and learn what else we can do for you.