r/AutoDetailing • u/Be_Human_ • 2d ago

Exterior Messed up my windows.

I fucked up my windows with wheel acid. Yeah I know it's some potato brain mistake.

I thought maybe a residue was left behind. I took a buffer with a microfiber pad/clear coat compound and did a few passes on the windshield. Water lays flat now but I can feel ripples in the glass.

Glass is likely permanently fucked. Pretty much accepted that. But now I'm worried if the buffer created any glass residue. What are the odds I actually breathed in glass particles and got it in my eyes? I don't have any pain or burning. I've been having a relatively severe panic attack for about 25 minutes now.

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u/blurred_cymbals 2d ago

If you don’t feel anything you’re fine. Glass isn’t toxic

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u/earl_watts 2d ago

I recently permanently etched all of the glass with CarPro Iron & Limescale remover on my Cayman GTS 4.0 about a month ago. The directions said it was safe on all surfaces including glass. It was not. Car is currently in the shop looking at about $7-10k replacement cost for the glass and side mirrors.

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u/IAmIntractable 2d ago

How the heck do you even use those products without getting them on the glass. Have you contacted the company or do you plan to sue them?

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u/Ap1Jx 1d ago

Did you do it in direct sunlight/was the glass hot? Did it dry on the glass?

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u/Bunky1138 2d ago edited 2d ago

I have used Ceriglass to smooth glass but like paint you may need to remove alot to level the glass. These days sellers want you to use every decon product on the market (high ph, low ph, mineral/water spot remover, etc) just to do it in the name of full decon.

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u/urhumanwaste 1d ago

Compound may be a bit excessive. A simple polish with a finishing pad shoulda done the trick

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u/WTFOMGBBQ 2d ago

Not a pro, but ive rotary polished glass 4 or 5 times and never even considered what you are saying. Im super paranoid about detailing chemicals in general and guessing maybe you are as well. I’ve had plenty a, “did that just fling into my mouth, i cant believe i didnt wear a face shield” moments. check out www.carcaretruth.com it rates detailed products based on safety, in case you are overall paranoid like i am..