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Cleaning the windshield washer glass bottle

Started by Justin Norwood, February 10, 2018, 09:00:33 AM

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Justin Norwood

Does anyone have any recommendations for a chemical or process to clean the glass bottle that holds the windshield wiper fluid on a '47 Caddy? Mine is a hazy blue color due to the solution that has been in it for 70 years. I've tried soap and scrubbing with a wire brush...and it helped, but it isn't going to get the job done.

Thanks in advance!
-Justin
1947 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan

Caddyholic

I got myself a Cadillac but I can't afford the gasoline (AC/DC Down Payment Blues)

1961 Series 62 Convertible Coupe http://bit.ly/1RCYsVZ
1962 Coupe Deville

harry s

You could also try glass polish from Griot:
https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/fine+glass+polish+16+ounces.do?from=ac&cx=0
I would not use a wire brush but you could try bronze wool (fine) which is softer than steel wool and does not scratch. Good Luck,      Harry
Harry Scott 4195
1941 6733
1948 6267X
2011 DTS Platinum

gkhashem

How about some bleach, then rinse it out good
1959 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Sports Sedan
1960 Cadillac Coupe Deville (CLC Sr #72)
1964 Oldsmobile 98 Town Sedan (OCA 1st)
1970 GMC C1500
1977 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Coupe
1978 Cadillac Coupe Deville (CLC Sr Crown #959)*
1992 Oldsmobile 98 (OCA 1st)
1996 Oldsmobile 98
*CLC Past President's Preservation

Past Cadillacs
1959 Coupe Deville
1966 Coupe Deville (Sr #861)*
1991 Eldorado Biarritz (Sr #838)

tripwire

I've had some luck using Bon Ami kitchen cleaner to clean glass.
Driving now:
2013 CTS4 Performance Coupe
1940 LaSalle 5229 C4D

A few I used to drive:
1976 Cadillac Ambulance
1969 Cadillac Hearse, Superior Body
1966 Buick Wildcat Hearse
1957 Ford Thunderbird x 3, 1 E code, 2 D code
1956 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Sedan
1949 Mercury Convertible
1949 Mercury Coupe, Mild Custom
1936 Buick Special Sedan

harry s

...also Heloise says you can mix a little water with Arm & Hammer baking soda to form a paste and coat the area to be cleaned and let sit for a period of time and rinse. Repeat as necessary. Good Luck,    Harry
Harry Scott 4195
1941 6733
1948 6267X
2011 DTS Platinum

Justin Norwood

Thanks everyone! I am trying these one-by-one until I find the best approach. I will reply back once I have the results.
-Justin
1947 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan

russ austin

R.Austin