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I found that newspaper with gunk aerosol glass cleaner worked. Nothing else did - there was a ton of issues with streaking using other cleaners.
Cleaning the inside of the windshield
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Do not use Windex. That is the source of most folks problem. Find a non-chlorinated glass cleaner.
Originally Posted By: grampi
I have been trying to clean the inside of windshields for years, but nothing works. No matter what I use, there is always still streaking and/or some kind of film left on the inside of the windshield.
1 part NuFinish diluted with 10 parts distilled water. Works miracles everytime.
I have been trying to clean the inside of windshields for years, but nothing works. No matter what I use, there is always still streaking and/or some kind of film left on the inside of the windshield.
1 part NuFinish diluted with 10 parts distilled water. Works miracles everytime.
Originally Posted By: sasilverbullet
Me too, along with high quality micro-fiber towels to dry.
I find micro-fiber is the ticket for me. I can, in fact, use just the micro-fiber cloth to clean my windshield.
Usually, though, a little generic glass cleaner, wipe it off with a microfiber cloth, and then go back over with another one ot make sure its dry. Works great.
Me too, along with high quality micro-fiber towels to dry.
I find micro-fiber is the ticket for me. I can, in fact, use just the micro-fiber cloth to clean my windshield.
Usually, though, a little generic glass cleaner, wipe it off with a microfiber cloth, and then go back over with another one ot make sure its dry. Works great.
Originally Posted By: Donald
Originally Posted By: dparm
I bought one of those Invisible Glass wand/shammy things:
They're at most major auto parts stores and even Target. Works quite well.
I bought one like this from the Dollar Store. It was worth about 50 cents.
*****!!!! That's hilarious.... On Trade in it's only worth 25 cents!!!
Regards, JC.
Originally Posted By: dparm
I bought one of those Invisible Glass wand/shammy things:
They're at most major auto parts stores and even Target. Works quite well.
I bought one like this from the Dollar Store. It was worth about 50 cents.
*****!!!! That's hilarious.... On Trade in it's only worth 25 cents!!!
Regards, JC.
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Microfiber towels and Stoners Invisible Glass cleaner works great. Even in direct sunlight.
Originally Posted By: NateDN10
I'd like to hear answers to this too. The film that develops every 6 months or so on the inside of the windshield is one of my pet peeves.
Me too.
I use a "lightly damp" drying towel after I wash the car. Cleans it pretty good, believe it or not.
I'd like to hear answers to this too. The film that develops every 6 months or so on the inside of the windshield is one of my pet peeves.
Me too.
I use a "lightly damp" drying towel after I wash the car. Cleans it pretty good, believe it or not.
It takes work to get the inside of a windshield crystal clear, but I have always been able to get it clean... until we got this 2009 Sonata. The inside of this Hyundai windshield is impossible to clean crystal clear. I've been over it many times and tried various methods, no luck. It's as if the inside surface has some voodoo anti-clean on it. No joke.
I don't apply any solutions to the dash, so no gassing problem from my actions.
I don't apply any solutions to the dash, so no gassing problem from my actions.
Originally Posted By: dparm
I bought one of those Invisible Glass wand/shammy things:
They're at most major auto parts stores and even Target. Works quite well.
I have that as well,and I really like it! Sometimes I just use a microfiber and wipe,and sometimes I dampen the towel.
I bought one of those Invisible Glass wand/shammy things:
They're at most major auto parts stores and even Target. Works quite well.
I have that as well,and I really like it! Sometimes I just use a microfiber and wipe,and sometimes I dampen the towel.
Dparm's wand idea is worth trying. I have one around, intending to use it on the inside rear of the G, but haven't yet tried it.
In any case, I use two cloths, usually microfiber. Use the Invisible Glass, wipe it with one. Then, buff with the other, dry, clean one. That seems to do the trick for me.
In any case, I use two cloths, usually microfiber. Use the Invisible Glass, wipe it with one. Then, buff with the other, dry, clean one. That seems to do the trick for me.
Originally Posted By: tpitcher
[I use a "lightly damp" drying towel after I wash the car. Cleans it pretty good, believe it or not.
In my youth I worked at a carwash for 2 years. All we ever did was dip a towel in hot water, wring it out, and clean the windows. Dry with a dry towel until it was streak free. All bets are off if you're a smoker.
[I use a "lightly damp" drying towel after I wash the car. Cleans it pretty good, believe it or not.
In my youth I worked at a carwash for 2 years. All we ever did was dip a towel in hot water, wring it out, and clean the windows. Dry with a dry towel until it was streak free. All bets are off if you're a smoker.
Originally Posted By: BearZDefect
I don't apply any solutions to the dash, so no gassing problem from my actions.
I don't either, but I still get the film. Like I said, I can't prove this, but I believe the UV rays from sun cause the materials in the dash to give off some sort of gassy film that ends up on the windshield and this is what is so difficult to clean off...
I don't apply any solutions to the dash, so no gassing problem from my actions.
I don't either, but I still get the film. Like I said, I can't prove this, but I believe the UV rays from sun cause the materials in the dash to give off some sort of gassy film that ends up on the windshield and this is what is so difficult to clean off...
I see quite a few of you saying you use nothing but water...I can tell you in my case that doesn't work. I've tried it many times with dismal results. I think the closest I've been to a clean windshield is when using vinegar and water, but even then it's still not totally clean. Those of you saying to stay away from Windex are absolutely correct; all it does is make a mess! I think I may try Dawn dish soap. It's known for being very good at cutting through things; if it can strip the wax off your paint, it should also be able to remove this mystery film on the inside of my winshield. If that doesn't work I may try the Stoner's...many of you seem to have good results with it....
Does anyone else find that microfiber towels leave micro fibers all over the inside if their windshield.
Wipe as I do and they still leave fibers. I have to drive into the sun everyday and find it so difficult to get the windsheild spotless.
My best result was Dawn and a bug sponge followed by IG and terry towel.
Wipe as I do and they still leave fibers. I have to drive into the sun everyday and find it so difficult to get the windsheild spotless.
My best result was Dawn and a bug sponge followed by IG and terry towel.
If done with a clean microfiber and in this exact manner with a streak free glass cleaner this will always work, I have been doing this for 3 years detailing cars.
Step 1: Fold a clean microfiber twice into a square and liberally apply the glass cleaning solution to one side.
Step 2: Wipe the half of the window of the seat you are sitting in up to the rear-view, scrub well and make sure every bit of the window has been wiped with solution with decent pressure.
Step 3: Newspaper, the real dry paper feeling kind typical of the daily paper. Crumple into a wad and buff every inch that is wet until there is no longer any wetness or streaking.
These steps will leave you with a great streak free shine every time, lots of trial and error has led me to this simple but effective technique.
The most successful glass cleaners I have found are everything ammonia free, especially since I clean tinted windows very often. Surprisingly to me; armor all glass cleaner is very effective at leaving a good streak free glass surface when done in this manner. Other than that I am loyal to stoners invisible glass.
Step 1: Fold a clean microfiber twice into a square and liberally apply the glass cleaning solution to one side.
Step 2: Wipe the half of the window of the seat you are sitting in up to the rear-view, scrub well and make sure every bit of the window has been wiped with solution with decent pressure.
Step 3: Newspaper, the real dry paper feeling kind typical of the daily paper. Crumple into a wad and buff every inch that is wet until there is no longer any wetness or streaking.
These steps will leave you with a great streak free shine every time, lots of trial and error has led me to this simple but effective technique.
The most successful glass cleaners I have found are everything ammonia free, especially since I clean tinted windows very often. Surprisingly to me; armor all glass cleaner is very effective at leaving a good streak free glass surface when done in this manner. Other than that I am loyal to stoners invisible glass.
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: Vikas
Originally Posted By: satinsilver
1 part NuFinish diluted with 10 parts distilled water. Works miracles everytime.
I just spit out my coffee
I know, that NF is some miracle stuff ;0)
No kidding, with a thread about window cleaning, I thought for sure we'd get lucky and not have anyone mention anything about that NuFinish stuff, I was so so wrong
Originally Posted By: Vikas
Originally Posted By: satinsilver
1 part NuFinish diluted with 10 parts distilled water. Works miracles everytime.
I just spit out my coffee
I know, that NF is some miracle stuff ;0)
No kidding, with a thread about window cleaning, I thought for sure we'd get lucky and not have anyone mention anything about that NuFinish stuff, I was so so wrong
Originally Posted By: Scorch
If done with a clean microfiber and in this exact manner with a streak free glass cleaner this will always work, I have been doing this for 3 years detailing cars.
Step 1: Fold a clean microfiber twice into a square and liberally apply the glass cleaning solution to one side.
Step 2: Wipe the half of the window of the seat you are sitting in up to the rear-view, scrub well and make sure every bit of the window has been wiped with solution with decent pressure.
Step 3: Newspaper, the real dry paper feeling kind typical of the daily paper. Crumple into a wad and buff every inch that is wet until there is no longer any wetness or streaking.
These steps will leave you with a great streak free shine every time, lots of trial and error has led me to this simple but effective technique.
The most successful glass cleaners I have found are everything ammonia free, especially since I clean tinted windows very often. Surprisingly to me; armor all glass cleaner is very effective at leaving a good streak free glass surface when done in this manner. Other than that I am loyal to stoners invisible glass.
I agree with you, most important I think is #3 Keep wiping until it is completely dry. I found it was easier for me to do so in the sun, but the glass can't be too hot either or it will streak.
If done with a clean microfiber and in this exact manner with a streak free glass cleaner this will always work, I have been doing this for 3 years detailing cars.
Step 1: Fold a clean microfiber twice into a square and liberally apply the glass cleaning solution to one side.
Step 2: Wipe the half of the window of the seat you are sitting in up to the rear-view, scrub well and make sure every bit of the window has been wiped with solution with decent pressure.
Step 3: Newspaper, the real dry paper feeling kind typical of the daily paper. Crumple into a wad and buff every inch that is wet until there is no longer any wetness or streaking.
These steps will leave you with a great streak free shine every time, lots of trial and error has led me to this simple but effective technique.
The most successful glass cleaners I have found are everything ammonia free, especially since I clean tinted windows very often. Surprisingly to me; armor all glass cleaner is very effective at leaving a good streak free glass surface when done in this manner. Other than that I am loyal to stoners invisible glass.
I agree with you, most important I think is #3 Keep wiping until it is completely dry. I found it was easier for me to do so in the sun, but the glass can't be too hot either or it will streak.
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