[NikoNJ]

I have my 2015 535i for 9 months now and I cant stand my windshield. This is my 4th car (3 of them were 5 series') and on every one of my 5's the windshield always gets this weird sparkly look. It looks like there is something on it. My driveway has NO trees, I wash it weekly, the roads are newly paved. Why the hell does this keep happening and HOW DO I FIX IT??

[UA_civ_eng]

Originally Posted by NikoNJ

I have my 2015 535i for 9 months now and I cant stand my windshield. This is my 4th car (3 of them were 5 series') and on every one of my 5's the windshield always gets this weird sparkly look. It looks like there is something on it. My driveway has NO trees, I wash it weekly, the roads are newly paved. Why the hell does this keep happening and HOW DO I FIX IT??

I would guess you're talking about sand pitting. As you drive, over time, sand, dirt, and salt hit the windshield, causing thousands of tiny little chips, pits, or whatever you want to call them. These tiny little pits reflect light and will show the most when driving into the sun in my experience. There is no easy fix for this. However, if you really want them gone, you can polish the windshield with cerium oxide. Just search online and you can find an in depth explanation and how-to videos of how to use the stuff.

[Jcbama85]

Originally Posted by UA_civ_eng

I would guess you're talking about sand pitting. As you drive, over time, sand, dirt, and salt hit the windshield, causing thousands of tiny little chips, pits, or whatever you want to call them. These tiny little pits reflect light and will show the most when driving into the sun in my experience. There is no easy fix for this. However, if you really want them gone, you can polish the windshield with cerium oxide. Just search online and you can find an in depth explanation and how-to videos of how to use the stuff.

I have the same issue. Thanks for the advice.

I hope the UA is Alabama, Roll Tide!!

[UA_civ_eng]

Originally Posted by Jcbama85

I have the same issue. Thanks for the advice.

I hope the UA is Alabama, Roll Tide!!

Yep, my alma mater. Roll Tide

[Jcbama85]

Originally Posted by UA_civ_eng

Yep, my alma mater. Roll Tide

Mine too, class of 85. Met my lovely bride at the Capstone too.

RTR.

[UA_civ_eng]

Originally Posted by Jcbama85

Mine too, class of 85. Met my lovely bride at the Capstone too.

RTR.

Good to have a fellow grad on here! My wife is also a UA grad, though we didn't meet there lol!

[Jcbama85]

Originally Posted by UA_civ_eng

Good to have a fellow grad on here! My wife is also a UA grad, though we didn't meet there lol!

Yes sir!

[NikoNJ]

Originally Posted by UA_civ_eng

I would guess you're talking about sand pitting. As you drive, over time, sand, dirt, and salt hit the windshield, causing thousands of tiny little chips, pits, or whatever you want to call them. These tiny little pits reflect light and will show the most when driving into the sun in my experience. There is no easy fix for this. However, if you really want them gone, you can polish the windshield with cerium oxide. Just search online and you can find an in depth explanation and how-to videos of how to use the stuff.

Cerium oxide? Never heard of it. I'm guessing it's like some type of polish. Well thanks for the help. I think after I fix it I am going to get the 3m uv protector and wrap the front window on the outside. BC although it's such a little thing. I can't stand washing my car for 2 hours and at the end of it, it still looks as if I never cleaned the windshield lol

[Jcbama85]

Originally Posted by NikoNJ

Cerium oxide? Never heard of it. I'm guessing it's like some type of polish. Well thanks for the help. I think after I fix it I am going to get the 3m uv protector and wrap the front window on the outside. BC although it's such a little thing. I can't stand washing my car for 2 hours and at the end of it, it still looks as if I never cleaned the windshield lol

3M has a premade cerium oxide paste that can be used on windshields, might be a good place to start.

[NikoNJ]

Originally Posted by Jcbama85

Yes sir!

....your tag's expired..... lol

[Jcbama85]

Originally Posted by NikoNJ

....your tag's expired..... lol

Old pic, but thanks!