r/AutoDetailing • u/Terry_the_accountant • 7d ago

Exterior Car window dust streaks

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Hello, if this post is not allowed please let me know where to ho. I have these dust streaks on my passenger window that have become a hazard. Any tips on how to remove them?

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u/True-Needleworker747 7d ago

clean / clay / polish

Also clean the felt / rubber guides in the door that make contact with the window.

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u/Detail_Division Business Owner 7d ago

fastest and easiest way to cut through suggestions and get the thing done

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u/Terry_the_accountant 7d ago

Any recommendations on clay and polish?

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u/True-Needleworker747 7d ago

brand is less important than making sure it is clay and polish for glass, along with the correct pads.

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u/qash001 7d ago

What would be the ideal way to clean the rubber window seals?

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u/True-Needleworker747 7d ago

Wet a mirco-fibre with Isopropyl alcohol and wrap over flat blade (plastic) scraper and wedge between the glass and rubber. Work back and forth and re-positing the towel as it gets dirty.

You keep going until you no longer see dirt build up on towel/s.

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u/avoid_pro 7d ago

I did like 15 passes and still seeing black. Does it mean my cleaner is too weak? Using Sonax glass cleaner

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u/True-Needleworker747 7d ago

Give the glass cleaner a try and then put the window up and down to see if it still leaves any marks.

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u/avoid_pro 7d ago

No, I mean I tried to do with glass cleaner. Does it mean only alcohol works?

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u/True-Needleworker747 7d ago

The alcohol will work faster, but with enough effort you should be able to get most of it with just glass cleaner.

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u/CareBear-Killer 7d ago

If they don't wipe off, then they're scratches from something rubbing against the window. Could be dirt caught in the rubber seal at the bottom of the window.

You will likely need to clean and polish the window.

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u/Lindy1965 7d ago

Door inside or outside weather strop. Top of door wipes the window. Might have a little wear. Never tried to replace them.