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Reason: Hazy film that caused the windshield to fog up no matter what no matter the weather and was resistant to gasoline, window cleaner, rubbing alcohol, vinegar (did not try all at the same time).

Expectations: Either a perfectly clean windshield or a shattered windshield (never having applied to glass before, I didn't know what to expect)

Precautions: Car, in the garage. Opened both garage doors, both car doors, both garage windows, turned on a fan, put on a P95 mask which I didn't figure would do much.

Application method: Place folded rag to mouth of bottle, let soak in a bit, immediately cap the bottle. Applied evenly and quickly in both directions (horizontal and vertical) with slight pressure for a "scrubbing" motion.

Exposure Time: less than 5 minutes.

Results:

  1. The windshield is so clean it grips the microfiber cloth. Like to the point you have to use actual muscle to push the cloth across it to buff out the streaks. Out of curiosity, applied to rear view mirror and I've never seen it so clean. Mission success.

  2. Barely smelled the chemical but could still catch a faint smell through the mask.

  3. Didn't matter, fumes still got me. Ears ringing, mouth watering, slight tingling.

Conclusion: If you're looking for something to strip glass of all the dirt and grime that's on it, this is the way to go. Just don't be surprised when you get close to passing out quickly.

Post-operation: This stuff is getting put in my workshop and getting forgotten about until there's something I need perfectly clean and I can do it outside.

**Reason**: Hazy film that caused the windshield to fog up no matter what no matter the weather and was resistant to gasoline, window cleaner, rubbing alcohol, vinegar (did not try all at the same time). **Expectations**: Either a perfectly clean windshield or a shattered windshield (never having applied to glass before, I didn't know what to expect) **Precautions**: Car, in the garage. Opened both garage doors, both car doors, both garage windows, turned on a fan, put on a P95 mask which I didn't figure would do much. **Application method**: Place folded rag to mouth of bottle, let soak in a bit, immediately cap the bottle. Applied evenly and quickly in both directions (horizontal and vertical) with slight pressure for a "scrubbing" motion. **Exposure Time**: less than 5 minutes. **Results**: 1. The windshield is so clean it grips the microfiber cloth. Like to the point you have to use actual muscle to push the cloth across it to buff out the streaks. Out of curiosity, applied to rear view mirror and I've never seen it so clean. Mission success. 2. Barely smelled the chemical but could still catch a faint smell through the mask. 3. Didn't matter, fumes still got me. Ears ringing, mouth watering, slight tingling. **Conclusion**: If you're looking for something to strip glass of all the dirt and grime that's on it, this is the way to go. Just don't be surprised when you get close to passing out quickly. **Post-operation**: This stuff is getting put in my workshop and getting forgotten about until there's something I need perfectly clean and I can do it outside.

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[–] Polsaker 1 points (+1|-0)

Did you use any gloves?

[–] ScorpioGlitch [OP] 0 points (+0|-0) Edited

No. Didn't think of it but I didn't get any on me anyway because of how I applied it to the rag (which was think enough that it didn't soak through). It also evaporates much faster than rubbing alcohol. Like, spread it on a surface, blow on it, and it's gone.

Still, prolly should've.

[–] Polsaker 1 points (+1|-0)

I just found that it's legal to buy it here too, so might consider it to clean what nothing else can... just gotta shop for something good to stop the fumes first

Thanks for the head's up.

I'm not sure I agree with banning it. Most of what gets free (like 99% of it) is from evaporation and breaks down naturally within a week. It occurs naturally (in small amounts, mainly in algae). Buncha people who can't be responsible with it. Like how they told you to burn batteries in fire to get different color flames and clean the chimney...

I'm sure I can get some kind of respirator from a lab supply company.