Windshield Hazing/Streaking

[SoCalSHO]

i Hate Replacing Windshields. Lots Of Gravel Trucks Kicking Up Rocks. Got My SHO. Used A Dremel To Stop The Crack Though. It Is Off To The Side So U Dont See It So much

 

[geswek]

I got a call from the Ford rep today; she is contacting dealership and will follow up with me on Tuesday.

I told her everything I did, all the tricks, different shops, even dealership. I also told her I'm at the point where if they don't do anything to fix it--I'm just going to buy my own windshield and replace it. She asked me to hold on and let her try to resolve it.

I spoke about my loyalty to this brand, not my first Ford nor was it going to be my last.

We shall see; I don't think the detail shop did it--had they done it, it would of been gone by now after everything I've done. I think the windshield is defunct and the detail was just a coincidence when we actually started getting rain that would require significant use of the wipers.

 

[mjhpadi]

Good luck, looking forward to update!

 

[geswek]

Thanks Padi;

I'll for sure keep the site up-to-date.

 

[DJE624]

Good Luck on the new windshield! 

 

[geswek]

Well; I think it's more than I thought.

I am going to a car show today and entering my ride; so I went to Franklin to get the car detailed--it's another shop in Frazer that is pretty decent. I went there couple weeks ago and told them to turn off their wax system in wash since I had "wax" on car. This time I forgot to tell them and my windshield is a living nightmare! It's 20x worse now.

I'm starting to think it is wax--or it's a bad windshield reacting horribly to wax.

I've used these types of carwashes for 10 years and I never had this problem with a windshield.

I get a new car, I have it hand detailed, and suddenly my windshield is total ****.

I don't think Ford is going to cover it--

 

[SHOdded]

Remind me - have you used acetone or other Goo Gone type solvents yet?  Assuming of course it's not the windshield itself.

 

[geswek]

Remind me - have you used acetone or other Goo Gone type solvents yet?  Assuming of course it's not the windshield itself.

The best I did; was some alcohol prep pads from hospital (I stole box from supply) and wiped it down.

I'm afraid to use anything else for fear it runs and screws my paint or black unpainted trim up.

I did take dawn dish soap from house and went to car wash; washed it heavily twice with scrub rags. Immediately washed the windshield off.

It got little better--now it's just full blow in your face horrible since leaving Franklin.

 

[SHOdded]

Try some Goo Gone/acetone on a gauze pad or a rag to spot test.  Don't use a lot, and don't use sprays.  Wipe off afterwards with water and a clean cloth.  Shouldn't have runs ruining anything doing it this way.  Of course, if you want to go the extra mile, tape off the windshield and lay some wads of newspaper down, just like if you were plastidipping.

 

[geswek]

In really thinking about seeing mph.

He's not far from me and the detail guru LOL.

Sent from a mobile, I think.

 

[DJE624]

I would try the goo gone first.  It shouldn't hurt the paint or plastic.  Acetone would definitely wreak havoc with plastic. 

 

[geswek]

OK; I'll pick up some GooGone today on my way home from Wal-mart.

Should I apply it with a microfiber cloth? Those things are SUPER cheap and I can buy a bunch.

Is it OK if Goo Gone hits rubber seals or plastic? Not intentionally, but just if it happens.

 

[SHOdded]

GooGone should be ok on rubber/plastic.  Microfiber cloths should be fine, though cheap ones may lint like cotton cloths.  Basic directions from their site http://googone.com/GG-Browse-Products/Goo-Gone-8oz

 

[DJE624]

Goo gone is great.  But it will leave an oily residue.  You'l have to finish up with soap and water.

 

[mjhpadi]

One word...Comet....damp windshield, Comet, damp cloth, scrub...hose off.  Actually, it's more like 9 words.  Try a small area first and see how it comes out.  Good luck, hope the Acetone works....never used Goo Gone, so I can't give you any input on it.

 

[geswek]

Gah.

Oil residue.

Just what I want to deal with.

Sent from a mobile, I think.

 

[4DRHTRD]

Two words:
Insurance claim
I am guessing you can find a chip in your windshield, call it in!
I'm also guessing you have comprehensive with 0 deductible for glass.
You're wasting so much time on this it's not funny. The insurance company won't bat an eye, as I told you previously we replace our windshields every 6 months here due to the sand pitting. Luckily I just say visibility is diminished and they replace the windshield. No questions asked.

 

[geswek]

Now it's working LMAO -- my buddy laughed at me and said it was probably because I just came out of detail shop and it started pouring (was trying to beat rain).

We tested it at car show and it wasn't streaking but a tiny bit.

Two words:
Insurance claim
I am guessing you can find a chip in your windshield, call it in!
I'm also guessing you have comprehensive with 0 deductible for glass.
You're wasting so much time on this it's not funny. The insurance company won't bat an eye, as I told you previously we replace our windshields every 6 months here due to the sand pitting. Luckily I just say visibility is diminished and they replace the windshield. No questions asked.

Glass coverage is $500 deductible for me.

Windshield is only $220 or $270 from Fred Beans.

 

[geswek]

After a long battle; I won. Ford is replacing my windshield. So, if you have any weird **** happen to your windshield when using the wipers (like the window is fogging from the outside), I have paved the way for you.

The car got dropped today for new glass; I'm totally happy now--just one thing on the many others that are wrong with 2013. I am now after them for the tail lights since the 15 cars I've looked at ALL have the same problem with driver side tail light not lining up.

 

[DJE624]

Should have bought a '12.