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scandata · 02-20-2015, 11:48 AM

Something occurred to me yesterday. We strive to keep our glass as smooth as the rest of the car. For obvious reasons, I'd never use a squeegee (or even a water blade) on my paint, so should that apply to glass as well? Granted, glass is harder than clear coat, but if a piece of debris were to get on a squeegee I'd guess it could probably still cause a scratch. Am I just being paranoid?

Spartan01 · 02-20-2015, 11:55 AM

Your are not being paranoid as what you ask is true- a piece of debris on a squeegee could scratch the glass.

JTruck · 02-20-2015, 11:59 AM

I don't use one. But I don't know what debris you would get in the squeegee after a wash that would harm the glass...

I would be more weary of the squeegee stripping away any sealant.

scandata · 02-20-2015, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JTruck

I don't use one. But I don't know what debris you would get in the squeegee after a wash that would harm the glass...

I would be more weary of the squeegee stripping away any sealant.

OK, the squeegee's gone, but sealant? Stupid question time: does glass have sealant on it, or are you talking about an aftermarket application (or both)?

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 02-20-2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by scandata

OK, the squeegee's gone, but sealant? Stupid question time: does glass have sealant on it, or are you talking about an aftermarket application (or both)?

Aftermarket application such as rainx or Adams glass sealant.

Dizzy82 · 02-20-2015, 01:36 PM

I imagine a squeegee is no worse than the wiper blades (that's what they are).

JTruck · 02-20-2015, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

I imagine a squeegee is no worse than the wiper blades (that's what they are).

That's why I say that. You can always tell where the wiper blades wipe because the beading of water is different between the two areas.

SSJ455 · 02-20-2015, 02:19 PM

I use a squeege to get the water off the windows for years and it never scrached. I also have never used the gas station squeege. Those things are bad enough to scratch diamonds.

Adam's Polishes · 02-20-2015, 02:53 PM

Potentially? Sure.

Likely? Not really.

It would take some pretty serious grit and a lot of force behind the squeegee for that to be an issue IMHO.

I just choose not to use one b/c its just as easy to wipe the glass with a drying towel while I'm drying the rest of the car vs. carrying a squeegee just for the glass.

Joe M 2012 2SS · 02-20-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam's Polishes

Potentially? Sure.

Likely? Not really.

It would take some pretty serious grit and a lot of force behind the squeegee for that to be an issue IMHO.

I just choose not to use one b/c its just as easy to wipe the glass with a drying towel while I'm drying the rest of the car vs. carrying a squeegee just for the glass.

The Adams shampoo leaves the glass spotless!

02-20-2015, 11:48 AM	#1
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02-20-2015, 11:55 AM	#2
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JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	I don't use one. But I don't know what debris you would get in the squeegee after a wash that would harm the glass... I would be more weary of the squeegee stripping away any sealant. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

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SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	I use a squeege to get the water off the windows for years and it never scrached. I also have never used the gas station squeege. Those things are bad enough to scratch diamonds. __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

02-20-2015, 02:53 PM	#9
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Potentially? Sure. Likely? Not really. It would take some pretty serious grit and a lot of force behind the squeegee for that to be an issue IMHO. I just choose not to use one b/c its just as easy to wipe the glass with a drying towel while I'm drying the rest of the car vs. carrying a squeegee just for the glass.