how do you get the cloudy film off of the windshield

[breezelasbre73]

hi again,i was wondering was there a product out there to clean the cloudy film on the windshied.i went to harbor freight and saw the headlight cleaning kit.the kit works on plastic,has anyone tried this or do i need to get a new one.

[KarlS]

I tried the headlight cleaning kit at my friends auto body shop. It did not help. Looked like the gray film was in windshield it self. I bought a new wind screen and nothing but clean water and lint free cloth touches the new wind screen.

[wes0778]

Been there done that! There is an old post of mine going down a similar road. Just a shot in the dark, but take a couple of strips of duct tape about a foot long and stick it on the windshield over part of the dull area. wait a few minutes and peel it off. If you have a relatively clear area from under the tape, the "hard coating" is damaged. If that is not the case you are in for a LOT of polishing. If it is just use duct tape strips to pull all the hard coating off. And it still will not be real clear and will scratch very easily.

 

You might search for my original post.

http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=313571&highlight=windshield#post313571

Walter

Edited January 16, 2010 by wes0778
found my original post

[skydoc_17]

Hey Chris,

There is a product called "KIT" in a yellow bottle for $2.95 at Wally-Mart that is a scratch remover that works REALLY WELL. I used it on my 87'VR windshield when I first got the bike and it pretty much made it like new. Now, don't get me wrong, there was some "elbow grease" involved, but for $2.95, I had more time than money, if you get my meaning. An added bonus is the fact that the Kit scratch remover puts a wax coating on the windshield and the water beads off nicely.

Hope this helps,

Earl

[Brake Pad]

go to a hunters store, and get a small bottle of Deer Urine.

rub alittle on the withshield, an allow to die in. use soapy water, to clean it off.

[wes0778]

go to a hunters store, and get a small bottle of Deer Urine.

rub a little on the windshield, an allow to die in. use soapy water, to clean it off.

 

Ain't even gonna ask how you discovered THAT one!!!

 

 

Oh, I hope it doesn't attract deer at night on the highway... :stickpoke:

[RandyR]

urine contains ammonia. you couild just buy a glass cleaner with ammonia. However ammonia based cleaners are usually not recommended for plastic.

[breezelasbre73]

tried the duck tape it didnt work

[wes0778]

Hey Breeze, just noticed you are in Mississippi, what part?

[KarlS]

This is from Yamaha. I tried all of these including the sanding, plus the headlight bezel cleaning kit and most everything suggested on this site. Finally just paid the $110.00 for new windscreen and been happy ever since.

[tazmocycle]

i read on a forum somewhere that they make a cleaning kit to clean dulled airplane windshields and you can find it at airplane supply companies. couple of guys said they used it and worked good. i also heard toothpaste would clean some of the scratches and milky film off. i look over my windshield and not thru it so it don't bother me if it not clear.

[breezelasbre73]

natchez miss

[eagleeye]

I used the blue masking tape. Took it right off.

 

Steve

[Grandpagak]

I use a paste wax. (turtle wax). it not only clears the window, but the rain and bugs come off easier..it really works.. trust me..

[MikeWa]

It is easier than most people think. I use Meguiar's Liquid car wax. Apply according to the directions . Just do not let it fully dry. As soon as it clouds over wipe it off with a soft cloth. Then hand buff with a polishing cloth. You will be amazed at the result. This will also work on the wind deflectors.

Mike