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Posted: 5/27/04 12:28pm Message 1 of 10
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levittown, PA - USA
Joined: 11/9/2003
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Vette(s): 68convertible 327 350hp
anybody know of a super windshield cleaner, we have tried windex and paint thinner ,, i still have spots that look like they are imbedded in the window. Trying to keep the original window but must have been left outside for years before i bought it two years ago and started restoration |hammer|


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Posted: 5/27/04 1:01pm Message 2 of 10
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Corydon, IN - USA
Joined: 4/20/2004
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Vette(s): 1969 Black Coupe,355ci,SRT Heads,Crower Cam,Edlebrock, Holley,Bowtie 1.6 rollers,Headman Hedders,4spd,3.55 rear.
Somebody, Ecklers or Mid America |headscratch| sells a polishing kit that comes with compound and a polishing wheel that fits a drill. Might be worth a try |thumb|

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Posted: 5/27/04 1:07pm Message 3 of 10
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Corydon, IN - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Black Coupe,355ci,SRT Heads,Crower Cam,Edlebrock, Holley,Bowtie 1.6 rollers,Headman Hedders,4spd,3.55 rear.
1969 Black/Black Coupe,355CI,4spd, One Owner since 1995. |IMG|http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8792/50th54.jpg|/IMG|

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Posted: 5/27/04 3:39pm Message 4 of 10
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Canada
Joined: 9/3/2003
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Vette(s): 1976, custom paint, chrome headers/side pipes, front/rear spoilers, dual side sport mirrors, bubble tail light conversion
For polishing, the best thing I found is Windex and newspaper. The ink from the paper puts a nice high polish on the glass!


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Posted: 5/27/04 8:20pm Message 5 of 10
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Greenwood, IN - USA
Joined: 4/16/2004
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Vette(s): 1975 White Convertible
Eastwood sells the polishing kit for glass. I did 1/2 of mine and it sat outside and dew settled.(Rhodite)
The difference between the finished and unfinished 1/2's was amazing. It didn't take out the
tiny chips, but it completely eliminated the windshield wiper marks. Extreme care is required when
using it, though. And they have been easier to clean since I did it.


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Posted: 6/4/04 12:46pm Message 6 of 10
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Portland, TN - USA
Joined: 4/29/2003
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Vette(s): 1972 Coupe Anything, but Stock and more mods to come! SSBC Force 10 Brakes, 3.73, TH350, 355 CID, Rack and Pinion, Vette Brakes suspension front and rear.
On the show car crazy they said to use Bon Ami. This is used on the ceran-top style stoves to clean off the burned on food. I tried it and it worked great removing all residue, bug spatters, and dirt. Just wet the window and sprinkle on the cleaner and polish in a circular motion. Then follow the with a cleaning of rubbing alcohol. The rubbing alcohol will leave no streaks.


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Posted: 6/5/04 2:08pm Message 7 of 10
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
Like After Shark recommended, "Bon Ami" cleanser.

It's cheap, and readily available at the local supermarket. It's OK'ed by the big glass manufactures for use of cleaning/polishing . It does a nice job.
Sarge |thumb|



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Posted: 6/7/04 9:20am Message 8 of 10
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Miramar, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.
 After Shark said: On the show car crazy they said to use Bon Ami. 



Would a sponge be ok to apply and rub with?

JR


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Posted: 6/7/04 10:50am Message 9 of 10
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Portland, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 Coupe Anything, but Stock and more mods to come! SSBC Force 10 Brakes, 3.73, TH350, 355 CID, Rack and Pinion, Vette Brakes suspension front and rear.
should be fine, this way you will have plenty of mositure. I would read the instructions on the can. I have always used a sponge on my stove. When I tried it on my car I used a cloth baby diaper.


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Posted: 6/7/04 1:37pm Message 10 of 10
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Miramar, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.
Thank you, Sir!

JR


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