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2018 Prime - Front Windows - Outside Difficult to Clean

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by Spidey71, Oct 9, 2023.

  1. Spidey71

    Spidey71 Member

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    My wife let our 2018 Prime go a very long time without washing it (and she works next door to a cement plant.) I washed the car today (wand wash) because the front windows has a significant grey/dusty grime on the outside making visibility poor in direct sunlight. After washing, the dusty grime (looks like really bad water spotting) didn't go away. I tried windex and elbow grease with minimal success. Is there a product or technique anyone can recommend? It's strange, the film build up was only on the front driver and passenger windows and not the rear. I wonder if it's because the front window have that special 'water repelling' glass?

    While I'm at it, if anyone has advice on cleaning the lower rear hatch window, I'm all ears!
     
  2. sylvaing

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    Try a clay bar and lubricant.
     
  3. PT Guy

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    Try an auto glass stripper. It'll remove film that glass cleaner won't touch. I have not used this brand, it's here as an illustration.
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  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Newspaper or claybar?