How to Remove Spots From an Exterior Windshield

Your car's windshield should be thoroughly cleaned.

When it is time to clean your vehicle, you might pay special attention to the body, rims, mirrors and even headlights, but you should not overlook the windshield. Since you must look through windshield to see the road, a dirty, streaky or debris-filled windshield can be dangerous. There's a little more involved with cleaning the windshield than covering it with soap and rinsing it clean.

Things You'll Need

• Hose
• Spray nozzle
• Water
• Glass cleaner
• Squeegee
• Automotive glass polish
• Microfiber polishing towel

Instructions

1. Rinse the windshield thoroughly with clean water. Use a hose with a high-powered nozzle to help remove additional debris.

2. Spray a standard glass cleaner onto the windshield. Use a microfiber polishing towel, which won't scratch your windshield, to scrub the dirt away.

3. Rinse with water, then use a squeegee to dry the windshield. Use long, even strokes to dry.

4. Use an automotive glass polish if you still see water spots or road contaminants. Rub the polish on using a clean microfiber polishing towel, then use a separate microfiber towel to wipe the polish away.

5. Buff the windshield with a microfiber polishing towel to get rid of any streaks.

References

• Autopia Car Care: How to Detail Auto Glass & Plastic