Hey guys, this is the situation: i pulled into the gas station today to squeegee my windows. Everything was normal. Then, I noticed these sort of white 'dot marks' on the outside of the front windshield. I first thought it was a reflection or something. I tried wiping a bit of it with my finger and barely any of it came off. So, I squeegeed a bit harder and the marks were still there. Where the heck did those marks come from!!!! It's ruined my whole night. It's kind of hard to describe for you guys what the marks look like, but imagine dipping a squeegee in like a white liquid and using the sponge part to 'stamp' the windshield. From a distance, it's not that noticeable, but it is as you get close to the windshield. Now, here in Van, BC, we've had probably our worst winter ever. Does that have anything to do with it? Is this stuff cleanable? PLEASE HELP!!!! THNX

 

Could just be sap..Try a clay bar........

 

will a good glass cleaner that my detailer uses work? Should i be worried? thanx.

Hey excel, you seem to have an aswer for everything. Jee, i wish you were in my country, so i can just take the car to u. BTW, any chance you might be moving to Van, BC?

 

The Glass Cleaner may work, get a bottle and give it a shot! Its realy nothing to be worried about, at least a razor would work for sure!!
As for Vancouver? Not a chance, but maybe Colorado......close enough??

 

Try some vinegar. If that dosen't work move to the claybar. If the claybar dosent work, take out the razon to cut the windshield.

 

hey guys, wuz away for awile. Hey excel, what's wrong with Van? You know it' s the best place to live in the world, right? LOL!!!... seriously, it is though. Colorado, where's that - and too much snow! LOL Ok, i'll try the vinegar. BTW, i think i FINALLY decided what to do in terms of the paint, EXCEL. I talked to the detailer about waxing or resealing, and they said that it doesn't matter, but sealant would cost a little more and last a little longer. They said that the wax is caranuba and the sealant is some "polymer based blah blah..." or whatever. What is this? I told them that i would bring the car in about twice a year for the resealing - after ALL my posts, is this the right decision/

 

Save your money and do it yourself! That the right thing!
I go with sealants, for the reasn being my clients deserve long term protection and great looks. Which to me, isnt an option with a wax. Waxes contain processed Carnauba. Sealants are a synthetic replication of that. Waxes "float" on the surface, sealants tend to crosslink and bond. Dont let him BS you and tell you theres more work involved with a sealant, its not true.....The wax or sealant is the last step, and most easiest.

 

You may find this article by David Bynum to be useful and informative. Basically talks about car finishes and wax protection. I do agree with Excel about DIY. If you're anally obsessive with your car's appearance, it's worth the time and investment.

 

Thats true, about doing it yourself and all. but when its cold outside and you want your car to look good, sometimes you just take it to the detailers. But in the summer, definitely DIY.

Now i'm not talking from experience, just from perception. I never let anyone wash my cars, i do it all myself. As long as its 33 degrees or higher i'll do it. if its colder then freezing, i just let the car stay dirty.

 

thanks EX. Is it true that the wax and sealant each produce a different type of shine? I heard that it's the caranuba that produces the shine and that the paint sealant produces a 'different' shine. What's ur take on this? I've never had a chance to compare side-by-side, but i'm curious to know if the sealant still produces that glossy, reflective, deep, etc.. shine. I obviously saw my car when it was sealed when it was new, but i'm wondering what the shine with the 'wax' will be like.

 

Oh and another thing. They said they have to make sure, prior to resealing, that there is no 'fallout' from the paint. ????

And have u heard of First Canadian Platinum Protection products?

 

I seriously doubt you would be able to tell the difference between a wax and a Poly sealant. Ive been doing this for years now, and to this day cant really tell the difference. I still think the Polys look great, are slick, and last longer. And thats all i really need. Some say Nubas are deeper, I cant see it. Some say Nubas are slicker, I cant feel it. To answer your question, Polymer Protectant are as glossy (shiny), reflective (crisp), deep (Color character), and as durable as any protectant available. (At least the ones that come to my mind) If they try to BS you that its going to last for 6 months, dont buy into it, it just doesnt work that way.
I have never heard of the product you speak of. That doesnt mean its not worthy. As for the fallout removal prior to sealing, that sounds like a clay job. Just make sure they polish afterwards.
Your biggest challenge will be preserving the work they have done.