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Does anyone else have what looks like a pitted Windshield that you see going East or West in the bright sunlight or is it just me??? Mine looks like it in the glass and is not sand blasted!!
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Yes I have 2022 XLT with the same thing. It is noticed when in bright sunlight and looks almost like overspray but it's not on the glass it seems to be in the glass. When the sun is on the windshield it can be hard to see clearly. I havn't checked with dealer shop yet.
If I find out anything I'll let you know. If you would do the same.
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I went to dealer and they finally saw the little dots and talked to Ford about this with no solution. They said they are going to use fine steel wool on it and it worked? Don't ask me why or what it was but it's good now.
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I don't know what they used but I would get some very fine steel wool & test it on a spot out of view. I don't know if they used any soap or anything else. I will try to find out and let you know.
Be careful with steel wool - it gets microscopic steel hairs everywhere and they will eventually rust.
Steel wool is a form of abrasive polish. There are lots of abrasive polishes that wont rust.
Steel wool is great for many applications, but you have to be sure you can remove all traces of it especially if the item to be polished will be exposed to the elements. The larger the item you are polishing, the more steel wool will be left behind. If there are nooks and crannies where this stuff can end up, then perhaps it is not the best choice for that particular job.
When it comes to auto windshields, most glass pros are going to tell you to avoid polishing out pits.
Steel wool is a form of abrasive polish. There are lots of abrasive polishes that wont rust.
Steel wool is great for many applications, but you have to be sure you can remove all traces of it especially if the item to be polished will be exposed to the elements. The larger the item you are polishing, the more steel wool will be left behind. If there are nooks and crannies where this stuff can end up, then perhaps it is not the best choice for that particular job.
When it comes to auto windshields, most glass pros are going to tell you to avoid polishing out pits.
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How about bronze wool instead? From Bronze Wool - 000 Fine (window-cleaning-supply.com) 000 grade fine bronze wool is commonly used on glass, woodwork, and marble. It is rust resistant and will last much longer then steel wool. Works well for stripping, sanding, smoothing, and polishing all types of wood and metal surfaces. Unlike steel wool, which leaves small fibers that can rust and discolor in corrosive environments, Bronze wool resists shedding, rust , and corrosion. Bronze wool cuts better and faster than sandpaper and other abrasives, with fewer scratches.
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Detailers routinely do this - 0000 steel wool and a good high quality spray wax as a lubricant. The wax is very important, minimal pressure, similar to what you would use if using a clay bar on paint.
Some will use a clay bar with lube instead, but many use the steel wool.
Windshields get contaminated by fallout and other airborne contaminants just like paint.
Check the clean windshield for contaminants just as you would on a freshly washed painted surface - put your hand in a cheap sandwich baggie and gently rub the surface. Try it barehanded as a before test and you will be surprised how much more crap you feel with the baggie.
Some will use a clay bar with lube instead, but many use the steel wool.
Windshields get contaminated by fallout and other airborne contaminants just like paint.
Check the clean windshield for contaminants just as you would on a freshly washed painted surface - put your hand in a cheap sandwich baggie and gently rub the surface. Try it barehanded as a before test and you will be surprised how much more crap you feel with the baggie.
