November, 1999

Due to changes in the chemical composition and manufacturing of glass used by today's vehicles, dealers may occasionally have vehicles which exhibit what appears to be one of the following conditions: Water Spots, Etches, or a "rough to the touch" feel.

The glass is subject to the same environmental damage as today's paint systems.

Important Note: DO NOT USE ANY STEEL WOOL OR STEEL RAZOR BLADES IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THESE CONDITIONS! Use only the procedures as stated in this process.

These conditions should be diagnosed through the use of a 30X magnifier, a piece of cellophane (such as a cigarette wrapper) or wiping with a terry cloth towel. When using the towel, observe to see if small lint pieces of the towel catch the glass. When the condition is identified, perform the Ford "Rail Dust" Removal System as outlined in TSB 99-12-10 of June 7,1999 for Paint-iron Particle Removal-Industrial Fallout-Acid Rain Neutralization on the whole vehicle, including the vehicles glass. Following performance of the procedure, reexamine the glass using the 30X magnifier to determine if the contaminants, are removed.

Note: Paint overspray may be present as the system is not designed to remove automotive or epoxy paints. If the water spots, etching or roughness is still evident proceed to the following process.

Procedure for removal: 

1.  Mask off all trim surrounding the      glass.

 

2.  Prepare a rotary buffer, using a       blended clear-coat cutting pad.       Part#VG-03-Y.

3.  Apply a stripe of ValuGard Liquid      Paint Correction Cream, Part #      L-120-L, to a 2 foot square area of      the glass and proceed to buff.      Buffer speed MUST not exceed      1400 rpm.   Spur clean the buffing      pad after each application to each     2 square foot area.

4.  Examine the buffed area for removal of the concern. If still present, repeat
     step #3.

5.  If the condition is removed proceed to step #6. If the condition is still present
     it may require replacement of the damaged part. 

6.  Install a Lambs Wool pad      (VG-810-G) on the buffer.

7.  Apply a stripe of ValuGard      Pre-Condition/Cleaner #J-116 to a      2 square foot area of glass       and proceed to buff. Buffer MUST         NOT exceed 1400 RPM. Spur      clean the polishing pad after each      application to each 2 square foot      area.

8.  Proceed to polish the glass marks made by the compound and cutting pad. 

9.  Inspect glass for total removal. If marks are still present, repeat step #7. 

10.  Once the glass is restored, apply         a coat of ValuGard O.E.M. One         Step Part # 0-123 to  the glass,         allow to dry for 5 to 10 minutes.         Remove with a soft terry cloth         towel.

NOTE: O.E.M. is a polymer sealant and may be used to protect the painted surfaces of the vehicle following the use of the Ford Rail Dust Removal System process.