DIY: IRQ

**sirkus** · 07-02-2009, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by speedminded

Until it's completely cleaned off and the glass is polished it will always come back. The rain is reacting with the junk that is stuck on the windows.

If it's really bad just get some Etch Cream from a hobby store. It's a really really mild form of hydrofluoric acid. It will take scratches and spots right off glass then you'll have to polish afterwards.

Good info!

I don't recommend the brick cleaner.. your vision gets messed up in the rain. His idea is wayyy better.

**speedminded** · 07-02-2009, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by sirkus

Good info!

I don't recommend the brick cleaner.. your vision gets messed up in the rain. His idea is wayyy better.

lol! Just don't leave the glass etch cream on for more than like 15-20 seconds otherwise you'll have frosted glass haha!

It's the same stuff that is used to etch the VIN in the corner of the windows. It will take every thing right off so the glass will have to be polished just like you would a headlight. 1000-1500 wet sand, polish, then wax.

**blaknoize** · 07-02-2009, 10:03 AM

O wow really? Is this available at Hobby Lobby or does it have a brand name so I can order it?

**blaknoize** · 07-02-2009, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by hotshot

Speedminded. I think that is what this whole thread boils down to is shitty tint jobs. I just don't see how rain could be doing it. In labs they hold hydrochloric acid in glass beakers and they're not even tempered. And it's a little bit stronger than acid rain.

You hotshot are fukin retarded. How have you never heard of acid rain damage? I dont and have never had tint on my windows and this car was purchased like this. I thought it was just dirty till its first wash.

**james** · 07-02-2009, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by blaknoize

You hotshot are fukin retarded. How have you never heard of acid rain damage? I dont and have never had tint on my windows and this car was purchased like this. I thought it was just dirty till its first wash.

you never posted pics. that other guy that posted his - looks like a bad tint job.

on a side note, when i use clay bar for a while, or one gets damaged i use that bar for glass only. it works pretty well.

**.blank cd** · 07-02-2009, 04:17 PM

Im definitely not retarded. Im doing research here and everything is telling me that acid rain does NOT react with (glass), that only hydroflouric acid reacts with glass, which is the etching solution speedminded was speaking of. The chemical makeup of acid rain is carbonic acid and sulfuric acid, both of which do not react with glass. All of which, DO react with paint and metals. Ive heard of PAINT damage by acid rain, but not glass. What you're seeing is not acid rain, its something something else. Id be wary of wiping my windows down with etching solution. There other things that you could be seeing. Tree sap for instance is incredibly sticky and when it hardens its hard to get off, and it looks like it etches into glass

**blaknoize** · 07-03-2009, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by james

you never posted pics. that other guy that posted his - looks like a bad tint job.

on a side note, when i use clay bar for a while, or one gets damaged i use that bar for glass only. it works pretty well.

Havent been around a non-work computer to load pics, but at least a few know about this. Its acid rain, I dont believe anything else can cause it other than harsh chemicals that are man made.

**blaknoize** · 07-03-2009, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by hotshot

Im definitely not retarded. Im doing research here and everything is telling me that acid rain does NOT react with (glass), that only hydroflouric acid reacts with glass, which is the etching solution speedminded was speaking of. The chemical makeup of acid rain is carbonic acid and sulfuric acid, both of which do not react with glass. All of which, DO react with paint and metals. Ive heard of PAINT damage by acid rain, but not glass. What you're seeing is not acid rain, its something something else. Id be wary of wiping my windows down with etching solution. There other things that you could be seeing. Tree sap for instance is incredibly sticky and when it hardens its hard to get off, and it looks like it etches into glass

But also, glass is has an overwrap of plastic which is harmed by acidic rain. If this is the plastic that is effected is has cause my visibility to fall greatly.

That damage is not tree sap as the car was garaged then sat in a lot for a few months before I purchased it. Whenever this holiday weekend is over or I just have spare time away from this business laptop I'll finally post pics. Sorry for the lengthy delay.

**.blank cd** · 07-03-2009, 10:53 AM

In laminated glass, the plastic is sandwiched between two pieces glass

**blaknoize** · 07-03-2009, 11:10 AM

yea I'm wrong

**speedminded** · 07-03-2009, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by blaknoize

You hotshot are fukin retarded. How have you never heard of acid rain damage? I dont and have never had tint on my windows and this car was purchased like this. I thought it was just dirty till its first wash.

Clean and polish the glass properly and it will all go away. I will bet you NEW windows on it.

Originally Posted by blaknoize

But also, glass is has an overwrap of plastic which is harmed by acidic rain. If this is the plastic that is effected is has cause my visibility to fall greatly.

That damage is not tree sap as the car was garaged then sat in a lot for a few months before I purchased it. Whenever this holiday weekend is over or I just have spare time away from this business laptop I'll finally post pics. Sorry for the lengthy delay.

The laminate is purposely put between two layers glass so it can't be harmed.

**blaknoize** · 07-03-2009, 01:42 PM

wait a minute. Why is my thread so large for? I simply asked for how to remedy this from my windows. Like I have to compete or something when some are actually aware of such a thing.

I'll take ur bet to speed, I'll go to UR house and WE'LL go and polish them and see what happens muthafuka

**speedminded** · 07-03-2009, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by blaknoize

wait a minute. Why is my thread so large for? I simply asked for how to remedy this from my windows. Like I have to compete or something when some are actually aware of such a thing.

I'll take ur bet to speed, I'll go to UR house and WE'LL go and polish them and see what happens muthafuka

okay! When can I expect you, in 9 hours?

**blaknoize** · 07-06-2009, 11:32 AM

It takes me about 7 or less to make it to GA thank u

**blaknoize** · 07-26-2009, 10:18 PM

I still aint got a pic, o so lazy

**teglover101** · 07-28-2009, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by speedminded

All I see is a shitty ass tint job.

My two front tint-LESS windows have it too.

**SouthSide Tay** · 07-29-2009, 12:00 AM

My last honda accord had it and the only thing i came to was to replace the bastard

**blaknoize** · 07-29-2009, 11:33 PM

ok ok, on the 3rd I'ma be down there for a WEEK. I will either meet someone to show this or post pics while in the south, unless someone can tell me when the V meet is.

**VTECxRoCKz** · 08-19-2009, 11:05 AM

windex and a steel wool should do it

**jR1_kS14** · 08-22-2009, 04:38 AM

i think i know what you are talking about.

is it like hard water stains on your glass, that makes it look like it has millions upon millions of spots?

i think they are hard water stains. all my glass on my 240 has it.

so far, i have used the steel wool bought at walmart to try and rub the stuff off.

at first the glass is really rough, but the steel wool will eventually scrub it away.

LOTS of manual labor though. took me almost a week to finish it. i'm still not done.

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