HOW TO MAINTAIN CAR WINDSHIELD & WINDOWS AND KEEP THEM IN BEST CONDITION?
Taking care of car windshields and windows isn’t that hard and can be done very easily by keeping in mind some of the important points that Wavex Auto Care shall be sharing with you in this article. So keep reading…
Glass windows and car windshields are delicate components of cars which like more exterior car surfaces, are subjected to a great deal of wear and tear. Car windshields and glass windows of most cars are made up of tempered glass or laminated glass which when broken, shatter into tiny pieces and are considered to be very effective in preventing break ins thus providing much more safety than traditional one-piece glass windows and car windshields of the past.
Just like a car’s paint, if a car’s windshield and glass windows aren’t appropriately taken care of, it could lead to a whole host of problems such as premature yellowing, formation of swirls, scratches, hard water spots, decreased visibility while driving at both night and daytime. Unlike car’s paint which can be corrected to a certain extent, doing so for car windshield and windows is extremely difficult. Irreversible damage on car windshields and glass windows eventually lead to either auto glass repair or windshield replacement which tends to be an expensive job.
Why maintain car windshields and windows?
Glass windows and car windshields are delicate components of cars which like more exterior car surfaces, are subjected to a great deal of wear and tear. Car windshields and glass windows of most cars are made up of tempered glass or laminated glass which when broken, shatter into tiny pieces and are considered to be very effective in preventing break ins thus providing much more safety than traditional one-piece glass windows and car windshields of the past.
Just like a car’s paint, if a car’s windshield and glass windows aren’t appropriately taken care of, it could lead to a whole host of problems such as premature yellowing, formation of swirls, scratches, hard water spots, decreased visibility while driving at both night and daytime. Unlike car’s paint which can be corrected to a certain extent, doing so for car windshield and windows is extremely difficult. Irreversible damage on car windshields and glass windows eventually lead to either auto glass repair or windshield replacement which tends to be an expensive job.
What causes glass window and car windshield damage?
Windshields and glass windows are subjected to long-term degradation when not aptly taken care of. While driving, windshields and windows are constantly bombarded by tiny spec, rocks, dust and sand particles which wear off the surface and in some instances, also lead to cracks furthermore, windshield wipers also tend to damage the car’s windshield over time as conventional windshield wipers tend to become dry. Dry windshield wipers when operated on windshields covered with dust and tiny particles, lead to scratches since these particles are unnecessarily smeared across the car’s windshield.
There are other factors that contribute towards the eventual degradation of windshields and windows such as soiling. Accumulation of unwanted grease and grime may result in scattering of light which in turn reduces optical clarity of glass windows and windshields. Ignoring glass and window soiling can further lead to a whole host of problems such as de-lamination. De-lamination of glass windows and car windshields occurs when one or both layers of glass separate from the polyvinyl butyrate interlayer thus causing the glass to start returning to its original pre-laminated state which in turn causes the windshields and window to become ‘milky’ or opaque in texture which yet again, severely hampers optical clarity while driving.
Amongst other contributors of long-term car windshields and glass window damage are the UV rays of the sun. Car owners are often left with no other choice but to park their cars under the prolonged exposure of the sun which in turn leads to pre-mature yellowing of glass windshields and windows followed by the unwanted liberation of plasticizer coats on the car’s dashboards. These plasticizers when separated due to heating, cause a build-up of plasticizer films on the inner glass thus trapping light inside the car’s interiors and promoting unnecessary heating of car interiors.
How to maintain car windshield & windows and keep them in best condition?
Now that you understand what could happen to a car’s glass windows and windshield, you will be able to truly grasp the importance of why it is necessary to maintain them and keep them in the best possible condition. Maintenance of windshield and glass windows isn’t all that hard especially if you will use the products that we are going to recommend here. All you are going to need is:
Wavex Crysta Clean Glass and Multi- Surface Cleaner
Wavex Glass Polish + Hard Water Spot Remover
Wavex Windshield Washer Fluid Concentrate
Ideally, the best detailing practices of the industry state that one must always wash their respective cars with a dedicated car wash shampoo such as the Wavex Wash + Wax or the Wavex Wonder Wash Car Shampoo however, there are many circumstances where traditionally washing a car isn’t possible or isn’t necessary but despite that, road film or dust could nonetheless settle on a car’s glass.
For such scenarios, Wavex Crysta Clean Glass and Multi-Surface Cleaner is your ‘go-to product’. A ready to use automotive glass and multi- surface cleaner, it has a beautifully rich orange colour. The Wavex Crysta Clean Glass and Multi- Surface Cleaner is odourless and ammonia free. This glass cleaner provides a streak-free cleaning experience. When used with a good quality microfiber towel such as the Wavex 350 GSM 40 x 40 cm microfiber towel, this glass cleaner works wonderfully well to pick up any sort of accumulated dust, dirt and road film with just a simple stroke of the microfiber towel.
To use the Wavex Crysta Clean Glass and Multi- Surface Cleaner, one must generously spray it on the car’s windshields and windows for it to appropriately lubricate the surface and then wipe with a microfiber towel as suggested above. In many instances, the use of appropriate automotive glass cleaners such as the Wavex Crysta Clean Glass and Multi-Surface Cleaner at regular intervals can prevent complex auto glass repair or car window repair.
As its name suggests, this glass cleaner is a multi-surface cleaner that can also be used to clean various components besides automotive glass such as laminated table tops, home appliances, LED/ LCD screens and more thus making the Wavex Crysta Clean Glass and Multi-Surface Cleaner a value for money.
The next product on our glass care list is the Wavex Windshield Washer Fluid Concentrate which has been primarily developed as a windshield cleaner. Available in 100 ml, 500 ml, 1 ltr, 5 ltr and 20 ltr variants, it is one product that every car owner must use as a windshield washer or windshield cleaner.
90 ml of the solution is added to the car’s windshield fluid tank and the rest is filled with water. Every time the windshield fluid dispenser is activated, it mixes the concentrate and releases it onto the car’s windshield via the washing fluid dispensing pores. The windshield wipers then appropriately clean the car’s windshield with its assistance.
A lot of car owners make the mistake of using plain water or even unconventional washing liquids such as hair shampoos, laundry wash liquids, dish wash liquids etc. but little do they realize that using such chemicals can have really detrimental effects on a car’s windshield along with their wipers and liquid dispensing pores.
Such chemicals are guilty of blocking the liquid dispensing pores and severely drying and damaging the car’s windshield wipers over the long run. Little do such car owners realize that rough and dry windshield wipers are the biggest culprit behind long-term windshield damage and eventual windshield repair or even windshield replacement.
The Wavex Windshield Washer Fluid not only acts as a windshield cleaner but, also lubricates the windshield wipers thus keeping them soft, fresh and supple in texture. Its revolutionary formulation prevents the clogging of windshield fluid dispensing pores over the long term. Unlike other windshield washing fluids, the Wavex Windshield Washer Fluid Concentrate consists of an anti-frost, de-icer property which is especially useful during the cold winter months.
The last product on our glass and windshield maintenance list is none other than the Wavex Glass Polish + Hard Water Spot Remover.
Generally, the pH of normal water is around 7 but certain areas can contain overly hard water that is densely packed with hard calcifying minerals. When a car owner washes their car and doesn’t appropriately dry their car, it leads to the formation of what is termed as hard water spots. Hard water spots too tend to fall into 2 categories namely:
Fresh hard water spots
Permanent hard water spots.
Fresh hard water spots are those that have recently formed on the car’s windshield or window and can be removed with very little effort whereas, permanent hard water spots are those which were initially fresh hard water spots but were not treated in a timely manner or were simply ignored. Over time, these neglected hard water spots are permanently etched into the glass windows or windshields and are nearly impossible to remove.
The Wavex Glass Polish + Hard Water Spot Remover not only works well in removing hard water spots, but also prevents the formation and build-up of future hard water spots. It also greatly improves and boosts optical clarity of automotive glasses such as windows and windshields.
To use the Wavex Glass Polish, first thoroughly clean the glass surfaces then take a couple of drops of the Wavex Glass Polish on a clean and dry microfiber cloth. Using the microfiber cloth, rub the solution onto the area where the hard water spots have accumulated whilst applying appropriate pressure. Upon following this technique and executing it appropriately, the water spots would be removed. It is then that you will take a clean and dry microfiber towel to buff the area to reveal an impressively clear glass window and windshield.
The Wavex Glass Polish isn’t just limited to only removing hard water spots off of glass windows or car windshields but, can also be used to remove hard water spots that have formed on a car’s glossy painted surface furthermore, using it at regular intervals on a car’s window or windshield will help prevent the build-up of future hard water spots thanks to its partial hydrophobic properties. This product drastically improves the optical clarity of glass windows and windshields. Seasoned DIY car care enthusiasts and auto detailers can use the Wavex Glass Polish with the assistance of polisher machines as well.
The regular use of these auto care products will save you from the hassle of auto glass repair, car window repair and car windshield replacements.
Pro tip: Over time, car glass windows can also get jammed or a car owner could notice that opening and closing of automatic car glass windows aren’t as smooth as what they used to be when you first purchased your car but that too can be corrected with the assistance of appropriate lubricating agents. When taking your car for its next service, ask the service centre representatives to do it for your car’s windows. Don’t attempt doing it yourself if you are inexperienced in its application.
