Window Imperfections
09-12-19, 08:33 AM
#16
Pole Position
Another thing to consider is static electricity charge on the glass that occurs when air passes during driving. The charge attracts dust from the air when the car is sitting still. You might try wiping the glass with a cloth dampened with 5% vinegar - I don't think the vinegar will harm your paint but you should avoid getting it on the paint. If that doesn't help you might try coating the glass with Rain-X.
There are antistatic coatings for glass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antistatic_agent
Static buildup is a common problem in areas with low humidity and if you are in a dusty climate it is hard to keep charged surfaces clean.
There are antistatic coatings for glass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antistatic_agent
Static buildup is a common problem in areas with low humidity and if you are in a dusty climate it is hard to keep charged surfaces clean.
09-12-19, 10:58 AM
#17
Pole Position
just polish the glass, end of story.. use a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water first doesnt work.. move to clay bar... doesnt work move to some form of buffing compound that is for glass. if dust sticks on it then it is definitely something that is stuck on the glass... after you polish it coat it with some ceramic compound
09-12-19, 10:59 AM
#18
Lexus Fanatic
09-12-19, 03:59 PM
#19
I noticed on both my '07 and '14 that there were aberrations in the glass in the front doors when looking out. But the abnormality was only apparent when I had my polarized sun glasses on. I kept seeing dark clouds. But when I put the window down the clouds were gone. Took me a while to realize what was happening. None of this effect when looking through the windshield.
09-13-19, 08:10 AM
#20
Lexus Fanatic
I noticed on both my '07 and '14 that there were aberrations in the glass in the front doors when looking out. But the abnormality was only apparent when I had my polarized sun glasses on. I kept seeing dark clouds. But when I put the window down the clouds were gone. Took me a while to realize what was happening. None of this effect when looking through the windshield.
09-14-19, 07:57 AM
#21
Driver School Candidate
So was the wavy distortion always there or did it occur sometime after you owned the car? I wonder if the glass is experiencing some sort of structural stress from the door, weatherstripping, or window motor mounting point. Does the window move up and down smoothly compared to the others? Is there still a pattern when the window is only halfway up?
09-14-19, 09:07 AM
#22
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
So was the wavy distortion always there or did it occur sometime after you owned the car? I wonder if the glass is experiencing some sort of structural stress from the door, weatherstripping, or window motor mounting point. Does the window move up and down smoothly compared to the others? Is there still a pattern when the window is only halfway up?
09-14-19, 12:14 PM
#23
Pole Position
and you are not interested in cleaning your windows right?
09-14-19, 01:18 PM
#25
Do you have a photo, taken from inside of your car, that shows the imperfections in the glass?
09-14-19, 03:38 PM
#26
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
The imperfections are very hard to see, must be at a certain angle and sun needs to be shining on the glass. From inside the vehicle and the darkness from the tint on windows you can’t really see them.
09-14-19, 03:43 PM
#27
So, are you saying that the imperfections are more visible looking in than looking out?
09-15-19, 05:53 AM
#29
Pole Position
because it is basically certain it is an issue with a coating or somekind of car wash wax issue of some sort that can be buffed off, 99% rubbing alcohol etc and those steps I outlined.. why dont you go try it and report back, so you know we can see if it can be removed somehow....
09-15-19, 06:25 AM
#30