How do I clean hazie windows?

I'm working on a 60 impala that has been parked for years. I cleaned up the exterior with CLR to retain the patina and now to the windows. We've tried regular window cleaner, brake cleaner, WD40..... Cleaned up very little. What have y'all used?

 

The haze is inside the gl***. Good luck trying to get that off.

 

Quite possible... give 'em a shave with a razor blade. That should take anything off externally. If not, they're delaminating.

Bob

 

My 54 Stude had that haze inside from cooking in Sacramento it's whole life, had to change all that gl***, made me sick.

 

double OO steel wool with Windex, dry with newspapers...steel wool will also get rid of hard water stains...

 

Second the 00 steel wool. Also have used Bon Ami scouring powder. This is what GM recommended for years to remove any buildup on the gl***. Pretty mild, will not scratch the gl***.

 

Thanks for the tips!.. I will try them

 

I used Eastwood's gl*** polishing kit. It successfully removed the scuzz from my '55 Chevy gl***. However, it's ineffective against any scratches that are big enough to catch your fingernail.

Here it is:
http://www.eastwood.com/pro-gl***-p...type=pla&kw=&gclid=CPaSkpyY7rMCFUOK4AodFksAPA

 

I'm thinking that this may be the case. The haze comes from the plastic layer in the safety gl*** and the gl*** will need to be replaced.

No amount of cleaning will remove it as noted it's inside.

 

I have heard of guys using a clay bar. Never tried it myself though.

 

That's correct. NOTHING will clean it. The gl*** isn't dirty, the laminate in between the gl*** sheets is aged. So, after you're done trying all those remedies, find a gl*** shop.

 

I just noticed his location. Texas, that says it all. he needs to find replacement gl***.

Sitting for years in the Texas sun will do it. The heat down there is nuts. I was there for all of August this year and practically whithered away

Or melted away

 

The car is from Hobbs,New Mexico.... Still sun baked heat though.... Well if it is not cleanable guess we will just have to roll the windows down. Need to get her running first. The gl*** can wait.... The windshield and rear gl*** cleaned up pretty good.

 

Flat side gl*** is fairly cheap to replace.
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I had good results with Autosol chrome polish for external hazing. If it is the laminate internal, that's a different story. Good luck

 

Cheap toothpaste

 

Try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

 

I've lived in Texas my whole life and never run across hazy gl*** that wouldn't clean up....unless it was around the edges of the windshield. On a 60 model car that should be the only piece of gl*** that is laminated. All the other gl*** is tempered...should clean and polish up with 0000 steel wool.

 

I don't think the side gl*** is laminated safety gl***, the windshield should be laminated and if that cleaned up well then your good.

Some fresh razor blades and Windex is always my first try. I haven't needed a second yet.

 

dryer sheets

 

I used 3M- nylon?- scratch pads (green) They won't scratch gl***, and are quicker and easier to use than steel wool. gl*** came out slick as snot. Won't help the laminate though.

 

i dont think the side gl*** on a 60 chevy is tempered.. i looked at some of mine and they are cracked not shattered

 

Things You'll Need:

Spray bottle
Water
White vinegar
Dish soap
Paper towels or newspaper

Instructions:

1. Fill a spray bottle halfway with water and top it off with white vinegar. The vinegar will clean effectively and dry without a film.
2. Pour a squirt of liquid dish soap into the spray bottle as well. This will cut through the film and other residue that is on the gl*** windows, making for a much easier cleaning procedure. The dish soap will also dry streak-free.
3. Twist the cap onto the spray bottle and shake gently to combine the ingredients.
4. Spray the solution onto the windows and let it sit for five seconds, allowing the spray to penetrate any residue.
5. Wipe the windows clean with either paper towels or newspaper. Newspaper will clean effectively without leaving the small lint particles that are sometimes present when cleaning with paper towels.
6. Wipe in large circular motions and repeat until the entire window has been cleaned.

 

If you use steel wool use the finest you can get; 0000 is better.

 

I have a '55 pontiac and the rear gl*** came out of a '57 Chevy which sat under a pine tree, the gl*** is etched from the acid from the pine needles. I accidentally smeared some of the clear silicon sealer on the gl*** during installation. After seeing how good the spots looked, I did the whole piece. It looks pretty good for a driver and repells rain.

 

Another method is to use the liquid cleaner that is used on flat top stoves and white scotch brite pads. it will even take off the very fine hard water spots left after the vinegar does it part.

 

Lots of good tips!.... Thanks guys, if one isn't effective I have lots more options now.... Good stuff!