Help...Aquapel Build Up

Discussion in 'Car Detailing Product Discussion' started by tea, Apr 19, 2011.

  1. tea

    tea Virgin Detailer

    I have a customer who has a build up of Aquapel on his windshield. Appears the previous application was still present and he applied another coat. The windshield now has two lines where the wiper blades stop that appear to be mounds of Aquapel. I've tried just about everything I can think of. I need help. Thanks!
     
  2. luke093

    luke093 Welcome to Detailing

    Have you tried an abrasive polish?
     
  3. kyoshiro

    kyoshiro DB Forum Supporter

    yeah prob will need to use polish
    or you can try running claybar nonstop
    or try Gtechniq G4 as its quite a deep glass cleaner that may do something to it.
    or plastic razor blade across as a last resort
     
  4. LAV86

    LAV86 Two Bucket System Washer

    rubbing alcohol will remove it
     
  5. kyoshiro

    kyoshiro DB Forum Supporter

    You sure? Cuz once its cured, it may be impossible like the Gtechniq G1.
     
  6. Deep Gloss Auto Salon

    Deep Gloss Auto Salon DB Pro Supporter

    The vehicle in question wouldn't happen to be a Honda Accord would it?
     
  7. LAV86

    LAV86 Two Bucket System Washer

    It worked on my boys car....you could even try soft scrub...
     
  8. M3ride.

    M3ride. Wax on..Wax off

    That will work!
     
  9. kyoshiro

    kyoshiro DB Forum Supporter

    ahhh guess aquapel is weaker than G1 then.
     
  10. christian900se

    christian900se Obsessive Detailer

    I have seen this happen with Rain-X as well and was able to remove it with some 91% isopropyl alcohol albeit after multiple applications. The reason this happens most of the time is if the glass coating has not fully cured or the excess product was not completely removed when the windshield wipers are used.
     
  11. Deep Gloss Auto Salon

    Deep Gloss Auto Salon DB Pro Supporter

    I suspect the person having this issue belongs to another forum I frequent since the OP and this person are both in PA

    Anyhow, to provide some info below is what the owner has tried to date
     
  12. tea

    tea Virgin Detailer

    Yes, Deep Gloss, I believe this is the same person! He has stopped by the shop a couple times to see if I have any other ideas...not that those were all mine. He stopped in today and I have no idea what to suggest. And I completely agree...this is definitely a case of over application and not enough cure time. Thought maybe some new readers might come up with something. Thanks!
     

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