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gregory1420

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what are you guys using to coat your windshield? i have used adams in the past and it was alright but didnt last as long as i was looking for. i have also used Pinnacle black label diamond surface coating and dont really care how it preforms. the beads are pretty small and it makes it hard to see with that type of beading. should i use the pinnacle black label glass coating or would that perform the same? looking for something that will last atleast 6 months as i live in south florida.

2nd question whats the best way to remove the current coating? ceriglass?
 
I use McKee’s 37 glass coating and I’m satisfied with it. Can be a little hard to wipe off if it’s hot/humid but overall a good option.
 
Aquapel is an easy to use product and lasts 6 months for me here in the pacific nw.

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Pinnacle Red/Yellow label Glass Coat. The stuff is amazing. I put it on our 10 year old Highlander that is now our daughter's car. It sat outside fall, winter, spring and still sheeted/beaded water like mad when I gave it the first spring wash. Living in the frozen wastelands of North Dakota, it also helps removing ice and frost by making it slightly easier. I have it on my car driving down interstate at 75 during a good rain without using wipers. It's a little pricey but a little goes a long way.
 
gregory1420 said:
2nd question whats the best way to remove the current coating? ceriglass?
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While ya could go this route, a simple polish light foam cutting/polishing pad will remove coating. Isn't Ceriglas a sorta messy process?
 
BudgetPlan1 said:
While ya could go this route, a simple polish light foam cutting/polishing pad will remove coating. Isn't Ceriglas a sorta messy process?
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Yes it is. i have other polishes i could use to remove the coating thats on there now
 
gregory1420 said:
Yes it is. i have other polishes i could use to remove the coating thats on there now
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From what I've heard of the process, I'd probably replace the windshield before I'd indulge in that process to remove scratches
 
BudgetPlan1 said:
From what I've heard of the process, I'd probably replace the windshield before I'd indulge in that process to remove scratches
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Are you saying that it’s very hard to remove wiper scratches from windshields? I never had luck but never gave it 100% effort. Was wondering if I should try now as I’m about to re-apply PBL Glass Coating.
 
acuRAS82 said:
Are you saying that it’s very hard to remove wiper scratches from windshields? I never had luck but never gave it 100% effort. Was wondering if I should try now as I’m about to re-apply PBL Glass Coating.
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Have seen mentions of Ceri w Rayon pads can do that to some lighter scratches but apparently quite a messy process.

Dunno too much about it but someone somewhere suggested if ya go at it too hard, can affect the optical clarity?

Safelite exists for a reason
 
i am not trying to remove scratches just trying to remove the coating
 
BudgetPlan1 said:
From what I've heard of the process, I'd probably replace the windshield before I'd indulge in that process to remove scratches
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It's really not that messy. It's no worse than compounding paint. I used Ceriglass on the windows of my son's first car - a 2004 Chevy Malibu - because of all the years of film, wiper scratches, sand etching etc. and had great results. The key to polishing windows it is patience and not expecting instant gratification.
 
Spikey Mike said:
It's really not that messy. It's no worse than compounding paint.
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And therein lies the rub for me. First time I picked up a DA in 2015...launched the pad across the garage
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BudgetPlan1 said:
Have seen mentions of Ceri w Rayon pads can do that to some lighter scratches but apparently quite a messy process.

Dunno too much about it but someone somewhere suggested if ya go at it too hard, can affect the optical clarity?

Safelite exists for a reason
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Thanks, I won’t spend my time and effort trying to ‘correct’ my windshield then. I’ve got enough impossible tasks to go around.
 
Spikey Mike said:
It's really not that messy. It's no worse than compounding paint. I used Ceriglass on the windows of my son's first car - a 2004 Chevy Malibu - because of all the years of film, wiper scratches, sand etching etc. and had great results. The key to polishing windows it is patience and not expecting instant gratification.
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did you use a machine or just your hand?

i am leaning towards pinncle red/yellow
 
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