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RedMaro2014 · 07-18-2018, 07:10 AM

Hello, This is my first post. I just purchased this 2014 on Saturday. So excited to be part of the Camaro Owner's Group!

I detailed it the day after I purchased, and everything was fine. However last night, I noticed my window looking "hazy". Can anyone assist? Ever have this problem? Any fixes for this? I DID NOT put any type of cleaner or substance on the windows when I detailed it.

I am curious if this is a problem with the factory tint, or just from hard water minerals built up from rain????

KillboyPowerhead · 07-18-2018, 09:33 AM

Kinda looks like what happens when you put on Rain-X when the windows are hot and/or not whipping it off completely. I would hit the windows with a cleaner/degreaser, even dish soap and warm water, while they are cool to the touch and see what happens. Is this on the outside or inside or both?

If cleaning the outside of the window doesn't work you could try polishing it; I polished/sealed (waxed) my windows not too long ago and not only are they clean as hell but they shed water like crazy too

RedMaro2014 · 07-18-2018, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KillboyPowerhead

Kinda looks like what happens when you put on Rain-X when the windows are hot and/or not whipping it off completely. I would hit the windows with a cleaner/degreaser, even dish soap and warm water, while they are cool to the touch and see what happens. Is this on the outside or inside or both?

If cleaning the outside of the window doesn't work you could try polishing it; I polished/sealed (waxed) my windows not too long ago and not only are they clean as hell but they shed water like crazy too

It is rather weird, you cannot see the marks from the inside of the vehicle. Only when you are standing outside of it. Its possible the dealer didn't wipe the windows at all, but in person it doesn't look like a "film" more so that the window itself is hazing.

Baldman · 07-18-2018, 01:44 PM

Are the windows tinted with after market tint. It looks to me like the tint is going bad.

RedMaro2014 · 07-18-2018, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Baldman

Are the windows tinted with after market tint. It looks to me like the tint is going bad.

No, they are as came of the line.

FKNGRSY · 07-19-2018, 02:14 PM

My car looks exactly the same. Have owned it since brand new, no tint or anything.

RedMaro2014 · 07-19-2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FKNGRSY

My car looks exactly the same. Have owned it since brand new, no tint or anything.

Frustrating right?

I saw some suggestions from another site, about using very fine steel wool, wiping away the excess w/ microfiber, then hitting it with window cleaner.

Then I saw some people say its just because the windows are polarized, that's what they look like sometimes.

So I am not sure what to do. I don't want to jack up the back window and scratch it all up or anything.

Rock-It Man · 07-19-2018, 04:37 PM

Please excuse me if this is a "Captain Obvious" question, but have you cleaned the inside surface of the rear window?

It's hard to reach and the previous owner may have never done it. The rear window does get hazy from outgassing of plastic parts of the interior, or even more so from cigarette smoke.

If you do clean it, be gentle to avoid damaging the defogger wires.

RedMaro2014 · 07-20-2018, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Please excuse me if this is a "Captain Obvious" question, but have you cleaned the inside surface of the rear window?

It's hard to reach and the previous owner may have never done it. The rear window does get hazy from outgassing of plastic parts of the interior, or even more so from cigarette smoke.

If you do clean it, be gentle to avoid damaging the defogger wires.

No need to worry about the question. Yes, the dealer cleaned it as well as myself. You cannot see the haze from the inside of the vehicle, and you can barely see it when its out of the sun.

Baldman · 07-20-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RedMaro2014

No need to worry about the question. Yes, the dealer cleaned it as well as myself. You cannot see the haze from the inside of the vehicle, and you can barely see it when its out of the sun.

Well I'd say just to live with it. At least you'll have something to talk about when the subject comes up.

ChibiBlackSheep · 07-20-2018, 01:36 PM

I would try cleaning it with white vinegar and water. If it's still there, it really might just be something to live with.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 07-21-2018, 07:44 AM

Use a "OO" or "OOO" steel wool pad with a glass cleaner. Do the entire window then do it again with just glass cleaner.

07-18-2018, 09:33 AM	#2
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	Kinda looks like what happens when you put on Rain-X when the windows are hot and/or not whipping it off completely. I would hit the windows with a cleaner/degreaser, even dish soap and warm water, while they are cool to the touch and see what happens. Is this on the outside or inside or both? If cleaning the outside of the window doesn't work you could try polishing it; I polished/sealed (waxed) my windows not too long ago and not only are they clean as hell but they shed water like crazy too __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

07-18-2018, 01:44 PM	#4
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07-20-2018, 01:36 PM	#11
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07-21-2018, 07:44 AM	#12
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Use a "OO" or "OOO" steel wool pad with a glass cleaner. Do the entire window then do it again with just glass cleaner. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

07-19-2018, 02:14 PM	#6
FKNGRSY Drives: 2014 1SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 158	My car looks exactly the same. Have owned it since brand new, no tint or anything.

07-19-2018, 04:37 PM	#8
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,028 View My Garage	Please excuse me if this is a "Captain Obvious" question, but have you cleaned the inside surface of the rear window? It's hard to reach and the previous owner may have never done it. The rear window does get hazy from outgassing of plastic parts of the interior, or even more so from cigarette smoke. If you do clean it, be gentle to avoid damaging the defogger wires.