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Most of them had that from the factory. Most of them are pretty faded after all these years, and a scant few of the lower optioned Custom and base Galaxie models might have had a windshield with no tint, but the majority had it. It would look correct and stock.
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Ill keep that in mind. Unless it’s hella faded I don’t think mine has it.
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Use this forum for all your car detailing needs. There is none better and there are loads of threads on glass water spots and how to remove them.
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FWIW The glass company called back, its 515 installed. So the glass itself is likely about the same price as the ones we viewed linked. A tick cheaper than expected for an installed price.
I do think I'm going to do my damndest to restore it. But if it doesn't work or if I hurt the glass worse I have a backup plan.
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My chevelle had stains like that since I bought it in 87. Back glass was covered with it and the windshield was covered where the wipers don't sweep (fine in the wiper path) Some sort of acid rain I suspect.
I tried everything, soda pop, vinegar, and all the other tricks out there and I never found anything that would touch it. I gave up on it and lived with it for decades until a couple years ago. I bought Eastwoods glass polishing kit and gave it a shot. Took that stuff right off with a little elbow grease. It's an orange powdery stuff they sell, mix with water, comes with a pad to use in a high speed drill. Does the trick. Also removes small scratches in the glass. Made my glass smooth and slick. I like it so much I started using it on other cars, not to remove acid rain, but just to polish up the glass. Makes a big difference. |
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YouTube sure makes it look easy lol.
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It was an Eastwood kit, came with sand discs for a power sander. It was pretty aggressive. It took him several days to finally work that glass to be acceptable enough to install in the car. It was a lot of work. Me personally, if it were bad enough to start touching it with sand paper, I wouldn't put in the effort. The Eastwood polish compound is tough enough to remove the fine grit scratches but it sure is a ton of effort. However, using the polish on it's own to restore pitted glass, or mild scratches, and to remove stubborn stains, it works extremely well. Works great on windshields also that appear to be somewhat sandblasted (it's a problem here in AZ with all the dust blowing around) After a couple hours of work that polish will smooth the pitting in most cases I've used it on. The wipers work better, water beads up, nice and slick. |
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However, I'd still try some of the other solutions suggested on the original (CLR, Bon Amie) before replacing it. They won't get rid of pits, but should be able to address water stains. |
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Yeah given that price I think 515 installed is very reasonable. I’m going to go grab an air drill after work and get back after it. I might try to buy a slightly more aggressive pad. There no pitting. One pretty good scratch on the passenger side from the wiper that I don’t overly care about.
This is 100% a safety thing. Im just trying to make the thing not a death trap when you drive into the setting sun. Concourse restoration this is not. Hard to take a picture of but maybe that will give some idea.
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That shield shouldn’t be more than 250.00...then gutter rot / rust.....then glass install labor...Windsheild clips too....
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I work with it at a low speed. They recommend 1500 rpm, just a heads up in case your air drill is high speed. I just work slow with it doing small areas at a time, and keep spritzing it with a water bottle to keep it lubricated and not build up too much heat, and it keeps the compound from drying out on you while you work, so it goes further. After you do a small area you'll get the hang of it. I also take the time to mask off the car around the windshield because the stuff does splatter a bit and can make a mess to clean up afterwards. Much easier to take a few minutes to mask. |
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I went after it with a pair of pliers and a blow torch when I got home today.
Then I took a drive into the setting sun. It’s certianly not good. But I do think it’s improved. I didn’t feel like I was about a die like before. I think maybe I can deal now until I decide $500 in the windshield is a good investment. I have other priorities at the moment.
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Sorry I'm late to the party, this just came up on the what's new email. I'm surprised no one has mentioned Bar Keeper's Friend. Similar to Bon Ami but contains Oxalic Acid, specifically made for hard water stains. I've had good success on windshields and old glassware.
jus another .02
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Looks interesting ... so I just ordered some of that for around the house work.
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