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Oxide layer on unswept part of windscreen

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LIAMMCL

Member Since: 27 Aug 2013
Location: Northumberland
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2009 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Nara Bronze

Oxide layer on unswept part of windscreen

As per title. Its nearly 9 years old and around the edges of the screen have what I can only describe as an 'oxide' layer which no amount of scrubbing with commercial glass cleaner will remove. Anything I can use before I try the machine polisher?

12th May 2018 8:09 pm

tayaste

Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I’ve used razor blades on other cars before now to good effect.

12th May 2018 8:18 pm

Slobbox

Member Since: 10 Jul 2015
Location: Ribble Valley
Posts: 307

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Rimini Red

Have you tried a clay bar? They are very good at removing stuff like that Stephen
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12th May 2018 8:35 pm

LIAMMCL

Member Since: 27 Aug 2013
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 404

Thanks Ill give both suggestions a shot tomorrow

12th May 2018 9:02 pm

TigerRecovery

Member Since: 31 May 2017
Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk
Posts: 901

2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto Waitomo Grey

Have you tried wire wool with some polish? 1972 Range Rover Classic 2 door V8
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12th May 2018 9:14 pm

LIAMMCL

Member Since: 27 Aug 2013
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 404

I was going to try a light cut compound on a rag. Farcela g3 or similar

13th May 2018 8:17 am

Kilovolt

Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
Posts: 1020

2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial XS Auto Baltic Blue

As TigerRecovery said.

Try wire wool but only Grade 0000 (four zeros).

Can be bought for pence.

Window cleaners trick. Works brilliantly on removing baked on bug mess.

I do it all the time.

Good for cleaning headlight glass also.

Use it dry and the wool will not rust and can be used over and over again.

Cheers "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"

Current Ride: D4 XS Commercial Baltic Blue SDV6 fully loaded with heated everything

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13th May 2018 8:32 am

carbore

Member Since: 06 Apr 2016
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 545

2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

random thought, is this likely to be lime scale etc.

Would a soak with some white vinegar help (or pickle your disco) Disco 3: Lotus Elise S1: Ferguson T20: Audi A2

14th May 2018 4:30 pm

L319

Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2080

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham Blue

I find ceramic hob cleaner works well

15th May 2018 8:14 am

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