I don’t currently own a car but when I did, one of the things that drove me crazy was when my windshield became dirty and no amount of windshield wiping or squeegeeing could get the job done. It goes without saying that I need my visibility! It’s just not safe, but dead bugs all over the windshield are also never in fashion. Imagine taking a date out in your car with all this dirt and grime on the windshield — nope, not happening.
In order to have a clean windshield, I ended up buying some special cleaners. I’ve even taken a scraper to my windshield on a couple of occasions. But, in the end, my windshield still looked like a cloudy, grimy mess with water spots all over (how does this even happen?). So, after I finally gave up, I shelled out a whole lot of cash to get the professionals to make things right. But, luckily for you, we have a very cool and easy trick to get your windshield looking beautifully clear without spending a whole lot of money. Although professionals will get the job done right, you don’t need to go through the hassle anymore!
Here’s what you’ll need to get started with this simple DIY cleaning project:
- steel wool, grade #0000
- Rain-X
- a sock
- old rag
Now, le’ts just run through the procedure really quickly. But, before we do that, here is why steel wool, grade #0000, is so important. Make sure that the wool has four zeros or else you’ll end up scratching the glass. Again, that’s #0000 with four zeros — I can’t stress that enough! Using this steel wool, you should be able to get rid of all but the very worst water spots. Just rub the wool all over your windshield, especially on areas where you can feel any dirt.
Once that’s completed and your windshield feels noticeably smoother, apply some Rain-X on a sock and apply it thoroughly on your windshield in a circular motion but make sure to avoid getting Rain-X on your car’s paint. Apply a couple of coats and once they’ve dried, soak a rag with some water and wipe off any excess Rain-X.
What windshield-cleaning methods have you used? Share some of your tips and tricks with us in the comments!
Check out the video below for the full instructions… the results are very impressive! Thanks to RVGeeks for revealing this trick of the trade!
