Hazy Windows FINALLY Clean with BLUE Scotch-Brite Pad!

[cyberHoward]

I had a warranty replaced windshield at around 35k miles and that fixed this issue for me

But yes, I know what you mean. Someone who knows more than me said it was a tough film created by plastic curing after the factory. Idk how to confirm that, but my second windshield had no issues

How did you get it replaced for warranty?

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[tmeyer3]

How did you get it replaced for warranty?

Faulty glass. It's pretty obvious if it ever happens to you. The glass will break in normally impossible ways. In my case, the interior layer broke in perfect circles without ever reaching an edge. No external damage, etc.

 

[REM]

Follow this procedure. Easy, cheap, and super effective.

p.s. - have Tesla clean the glass behind your camera housing. you WILL break something when attempting to do it yourself; and chances are the Tesla tech will too. The design didn't take into account the need for cleaning from so much off-gassing and the clips are extraordinarily fragile.

 

[Bridgeboy69]

the interior layer broke in perfect circles without ever reaching an edge.

Do you happen top have a picture of it. That must have looked pretty cool (other than it was your windshield and all).

 

[tmeyer3]

Do you happen top have a picture of it. That must have looked pretty cool (other than it was your windshield and all).

I do, but it wasn't all that interesting to see. The majority of the damage was in the black region of the glass. I could only see it in each corner from inside.

 

[roadrunner32]

This post is for those with CT windshields that don’t ever seem to get clean.

Ever since I bought my Cybertruck in July of 2024 I’ve had a haze on the windshield that was only noticeable in direct late afternoon or early morning sunlight. When not in direct sunlight, it was crystal clear. I took it into service twice because I always get notifications to clean my windshield. No matter how much I cleaned both the inside and outside of the windshield (and I really, really scrubbed), the issue would never clear up. Service said it was “within spec” but I’m certain they never viewed the windshield in direct, slanted sunlight. I couldn’t feel anything on the surface, and it looked perfectly clear—outside a specific angle of sunlight.

I noticed for the first time this morning that the haziness was no longer uniform. There were a couple areas that looked clearer than the rest of the windshield. I bought a blue scotch-brite pad that was safe for glass and, lo and behold, it removed whatever had been stuck on my windshield this entire time.

Now, before I get e-pounded for being a moron and not trying the scotch-brite pad a long time ago, I do know what I’m talking about (at least as much as the next guy, anyway). I make acoustic guitars and have spent many years in the painting industry. Fingertips are sensitive enough to detect extremely small textures on what should be a smooth surface and I couldn’t feel anything. Normally, when something gets overspray from paint or lacquer, you can feel the little bumps. Regardless, whatever it was, it’s gone now. Attached are a couple of video clips of the issue before it was resolved. Even these clips don’t do it justice. The smartphone camera does a better job cutting through the glare.

Hopefully this helps anyone who just can’t seem to get a clean, glare-free windshield.

Edit: apologies for the audiobook in the background…I could figure out how to mute.

I'm curious about your Guitars, what is your brand? I know of Taylor and Santa Cruz that I think are in California. I know several here in Texas.

This post is for those with CT windshields that don’t ever seem to get clean.

Ever since I bought my Cybertruck in July of 2024 I’ve had a haze on the windshield that was only noticeable in direct late afternoon or early morning sunlight. When not in direct sunlight, it was crystal clear. I took it into service twice because I always get notifications to clean my windshield. No matter how much I cleaned both the inside and outside of the windshield (and I really, really scrubbed), the issue would never clear up. Service said it was “within spec” but I’m certain they never viewed the windshield in direct, slanted sunlight. I couldn’t feel anything on the surface, and it looked perfectly clear—outside a specific angle of sunlight.

I noticed for the first time this morning that the haziness was no longer uniform. There were a couple areas that looked clearer than the rest of the windshield. I bought a blue scotch-brite pad that was safe for glass and, lo and behold, it removed whatever had been stuck on my windshield this entire time.

Now, before I get e-pounded for being a moron and not trying the scotch-brite pad a long time ago, I do know what I’m talking about (at least as much as the next guy, anyway). I make acoustic guitars and have spent many years in the painting industry. Fingertips are sensitive enough to detect extremely small textures on what should be a smooth surface and I couldn’t feel anything. Normally, when something gets overspray from paint or lacquer, you can feel the little bumps. Regardless, whatever it was, it’s gone now. Attached are a couple of video clips of the issue before it was resolved. Even these clips don’t do it justice. The smartphone camera does a better job cutting through the glare.

Hopefully this helps anyone who just can’t seem to get a clean, glare-free windshield.

Edit: apologies for the audiobook in the background…I could figure out how to mute.

 

[Sturdybirdy]

I'm curious about your Guitars, what is your brand? I know of Taylor and Santa Cruz that I think are in California. I know several here in Texas.

I’m a one man team in NorCal. stearnguitars.com My guitar business is small potatoes in comparison with Santa Cruz and more like the broken end of a french fry compared to Taylor!

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