Recent content by 4regt4

Ok, noted. But I'm not sure where else to go, as replacement is something I would like to delay. Squeegee on some clear paint? Just kidding. Hans.

Before having that bad chip repaired, I checked into a replacement. Most dealers actually farm out the work to an auto glass company. But the glass companies have to get the glass from the dealer. No other source. Same with the oil filter, LOL, no aftermarket part is made. I'm hoping someone...

My insurance will only cover if cracked anywhere, or some reasonably serious damage is in line-of-sight. And I'm sure the adjuster would be quite strict once he looks up the price for a replacement. But again, it's likely to get pitted again in a fairly rapid fashion. I had a possible...

Maserati. Only supplier is OEM. Oddly enough, the paint seems much tougher than the windshield. Some road rash on the nose, but not real bad.... Hans.

My "road warrior" - the car I use for multi-thousand mile trips - has micro pits all over the windshield from pebbles and general road grime thrown on it. Seems the general advice I get is to replace, but I hate throwing $3k into a new windshield only to have it look like this again in a couple...

Wolfgang Uber SiO2 Coating Wash - On Black Trim?? Reviving recent thread.... We have a GMC Acadia that has matte black plastic trim along the bottom and over the wheel wells. Is it OK to use the Wolfgang SiO2 wash on these parts? Regular waxes and coatings have left a chalky white-ish...

Newbie here. I've been watching this thread with interest. Question: It seems most (all?) of you are either using this wash on a non-coated finish, or one that has been ceramic coated. What about using it on a car that has either carnauba or a synthetic wax like FK1000? Thanks, Hans.