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Rear Window Marks (looks like oil but not removable)

WLax007

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'98 XLT
So i just got my 98 XLT and ive been cleaning it up. The only thing that isnt cleaning up is these marks that looks like oil on top of water streaking from the hinges on the outside of the rear window. Does anyone have any tips on how to remove this? Or is this in the tint?
 



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First off Welcome to the site. The marks are from the metal, and are just on the outside glass. A little ammonia on a rag should clean them right up. Shouldn't even be able to tell they were ever there.
 






Thanks. Ill try that tomorrow ;).
 






Yea, I have the same thing on my back glass. It's right under where the hinges attach to the glass, right? I was wondering how I was going to get that off without busting the glass out, LOL.
 






I tried some Windex on a rag today and no changes. Any other chemicals you know that wouldnt screw up the glass that might take off the rust mark? Maybe some acetone or WD-40? Any advice is appreciated ;)
 












LStoudenmire said:
What if you used some polishing compound?
Nah, I tried that myself. All kinds of polishes and stuff that I have in my detail thread. That is if his mark is the same as mine. I haven't tried the ammonia on a rag yet. I mean good ammonia and not the little dab they throw in windex. Mine looks like a run off from the hinge which is exactly what WLax007 described.
 






WLax007 said:
I tried some Windex on a rag today and no changes. Any other chemicals you know that wouldnt screw up the glass that might take off the rust mark? Maybe some acetone or WD-40? Any advice is appreciated ;)
If you have read my thread on doing my detail on my truck, you will see I am going all out. I am in direct contact with the owners at Autopia and they are giving me some great advice on things when needed. They even got me to add an extra step in when that was the last thing I wanted to do. I will be calling them again around Friday after I use this other product that they have and will ask them about this stain on the back glass. Because that is what it is, a stain. Will see if they have anything that will take this off safely. The one thing that I didn't try and should have, was the clay bar. If you can hold on a little while I will help get this figured out and we can both get out back glass cleaned once again.
 






Well thanks BBQ. Actually i have been reading up on your thread on your detailing job and...well, holy crap man that paint job looks incredible. Also im very new at detailing, all i ever did was wax and wash my parents cars. Can you use clay after waxing? I didnt even know what clay was until you explained it in your thread. I dont have a job so i cant spend all the money on a "Perfect Shine" kit so if you have any suggestions on how to get a clean glazed look without spending a lot of money please tell me ;).
 






Oh and i completly forgot to ask. Ive read alot about paint detailing but does anyone have any tips on cleaning bumpers, crome, plastic grills, and the outside of windows? Thanks in advance.
 






You have to use clay at the beginning. It takes of wax. It also cleans glass too. Removes those bug guts and stuff. There are many products out there for every part of your car. I will list a web site that has a download so you can always have the detailed instructions on cleaning your vehicle.
 






Ok thanks man. So when could i use the clay? or is there no point now? By the way...whats the site? lol ;)
 






I have the same marks on my 94. I tried everything to get it off with no luck. Including claybar.
 






Anyone try the ammonia yet? If that doesn't do it acetone would I assume.
 












Ammonia will clean them off easily.
 






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