Small Dots on windshield FIX.

si_civic · 11-10-2006, 01:13 AM

As most people know, I'm a professional detailer.

Seeing these small dots on my windshield annoyed to me to no extreme. At break today, I brought her into the bay and used a MEDIUM-GRADE claybar and window cleaner. I didn't have to use a lubricant spray because its on the windshield. Microfibered it dry, and WHAM! Gone!

I'm going to do it again tomorrow at home when I won't feel rushed. I have NO idea what this stuff is/was. A lot of people who own 06/07 Civics apparently have this problem.

I've seen very silly responses ranging from "it's a gaseous mixture between the panes for anti-glare" to "very small rock chips".

Well, they're neither. It comes off. If you have this problem invest in a claybar, it'll work wonders on your windshield.

EDIT: Please make sure your windshield is CLEAN and DRY before spraying on cleaner and rubbing on claybar. Don't do this in direct sunlight either.

Darryl.

foolio_67 · 11-10-2006, 01:15 AM

I'll have to try that this weekend. Thanks for the help!

si_civic · 11-10-2006, 01:26 AM

No probs! +1 rep for me! lol

I'm assuming you have the same problem? I can get the Meguiars Claybar kit from Lordco for $20 including the spray lubricant. It's over $50 if you don't know anyone there. Let me know I can hook you up if need be.

Have you seen me around yet dude? I still haven't seen you! ahha

foolio_67 · 11-10-2006, 01:35 AM

Thanks for the offer but I already purchased the kit from Canadian Tire for around $30. Lucky to of found such a good price I guess.

Haven't seen it around yet, maybe this weekend I'll see it

I'm not aloud to give you rep right now, better start spreading....hehe.

marc-o-lishuz · 11-10-2006, 04:02 AM

+rep if you post pics!

rmfa · 11-10-2006, 10:51 AM

.....

si_civic · 11-10-2006, 01:04 PM

^+1 for the .....

Wtf. lol

Post pics for the dots? I removed most of them but I noticed a few left behind so I will see if the camera picks those up when I "do her" today.

peace guys & marco

marc-o-lishuz · 11-10-2006, 01:29 PM

hurry up with the photos la!!!

grcivicsi06 · 11-10-2006, 07:46 PM

I just vinyled over mine, around the tint. On the front I have a 8" vinyl window banner. I don't know of anyone who knows what possible purpose these micro-dots can serve. Every car has them nowadays tho..

si_civic · 11-10-2006, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc-o-lishuz

hurry up with the photos la!!!

HAHA. I can't see them anymore, but there are a few there. The camera won't pick them up Marcolol.

Don't make me come down to van and show you personally. Wait, you come up here and see them. Ok, bye.

NBP~FG2 · 11-12-2006, 11:31 AM

Claybar is a great product all in all. If you know how to use it.

si_civic · 11-12-2006, 02:10 PM

I did my whole car yesterday with Meguiars Quick Clay and holy crap, the first section a lot of ORANGE rusty-colored crap came off. Upon closer visual inspection, there was rail dust. A LOT of it. Hence why probably the lubricant (spray detailer) was reacting with the iron, making it orange and being able for it to be picked up via the claybar. I have NEVER in my years of detailing have seen so much crap come off a new car. This process was literally done minutes after I washed and chamoised it. Crazy!

I kept the claybar, and my camera is fullly charged. I'll get pics of it.

11-10-2006, 01:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 32 Posts: 4,611 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	Small Dots on windshield FIX. As most people know, I'm a professional detailer. Seeing these small dots on my windshield annoyed to me to no extreme. At break today, I brought her into the bay and used a MEDIUM-GRADE claybar and window cleaner. I didn't have to use a lubricant spray because its on the windshield. Microfibered it dry, and WHAM! Gone! I'm going to do it again tomorrow at home when I won't feel rushed. I have NO idea what this stuff is/was. A lot of people who own 06/07 Civics apparently have this problem. I've seen very silly responses ranging from "it's a gaseous mixture between the panes for anti-glare" to "very small rock chips". Well, they're neither. It comes off. If you have this problem invest in a claybar, it'll work wonders on your windshield. EDIT: Please make sure your windshield is CLEAN and DRY before spraying on cleaner and rubbing on claybar. Don't do this in direct sunlight either. Darryl.

11-12-2006, 02:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 32 Posts: 4,611 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	wow!! I did my whole car yesterday with Meguiars Quick Clay and holy crap, the first section a lot of ORANGE rusty-colored crap came off. Upon closer visual inspection, there was rail dust. A LOT of it. Hence why probably the lubricant (spray detailer) was reacting with the iron, making it orange and being able for it to be picked up via the claybar. I have NEVER in my years of detailing have seen so much crap come off a new car. This process was literally done minutes after I washed and chamoised it. Crazy! I kept the claybar, and my camera is fullly charged. I'll get pics of it.

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11-10-2006, 01:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
foolio_67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kamloops Posts: 978 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I'll have to try that this weekend. Thanks for the help!

11-10-2006, 01:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 32 Posts: 4,611 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	No probs! +1 rep for me! lol I'm assuming you have the same problem? I can get the Meguiars Claybar kit from Lordco for $20 including the spray lubricant. It's over $50 if you don't know anyone there. Let me know I can hook you up if need be. Have you seen me around yet dude? I still haven't seen you! ahha

11-10-2006, 01:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
foolio_67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kamloops Posts: 978 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Thanks for the offer but I already purchased the kit from Canadian Tire for around $30. Lucky to of found such a good price I guess. Haven't seen it around yet, maybe this weekend I'll see it I'm not aloud to give you rep right now, better start spreading....hehe.

11-10-2006, 04:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
marc-o-lishuz Doraemon! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 28,230 Marc iTrader: 3 / 100%	+rep if you post pics!

11-10-2006, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
rmfa Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Austin, TX Age: 28 Posts: 3,751 Ronnie iTrader: 3 / 100%	.....

11-10-2006, 01:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 32 Posts: 4,611 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	^+1 for the ..... Wtf. lol Post pics for the dots? I removed most of them but I noticed a few left behind so I will see if the camera picks those up when I "do her" today. peace guys & marco

11-10-2006, 01:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
marc-o-lishuz Doraemon! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 28,230 Marc iTrader: 3 / 100%	hurry up with the photos la!!!

11-10-2006, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
grcivicsi06 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NW Pa Age: 48 Posts: 240 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just vinyled over mine, around the tint. On the front I have a 8" vinyl window banner. I don't know of anyone who knows what possible purpose these micro-dots can serve. Every car has them nowadays tho..

11-12-2006, 11:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
NBP~FG2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Va, Beach Va. Age: 23 Posts: 408 John iTrader: 1 / 100%	Claybar is a great product all in all. If you know how to use it.