Window cleaner
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I just tried something out that worked really well and left no streaks. I have a new Ram 2500 and the windows keep hazing over on the inside. I took about 1 cup of water and a short squirt of regular Dawn (not the antibacterial) and mixed it up. I dipped a MF towel in it and squeezed it out. I wiped the inside glass with it then wiped it dry with a generic paper towel. It is important that it is a cheap paper towel.
Sounds too simple, and it was. It worked!
Sounds too simple, and it was. It worked!
I use the Rain-X window cleaner now, with excellent results! Not the yellow bottle stuff, but they not have a dedicated cleaner for interior windows and such.
I usually wipe the windows down with the cleaner on a paper towel, follow up with a pass with a microfiber... Finally I will wipe off with newspaper to eliminate all streaks and such. Takes a bit of time but my windows are as clean as can be without any streaking or other blemishes!
I usually wipe the windows down with the cleaner on a paper towel, follow up with a pass with a microfiber... Finally I will wipe off with newspaper to eliminate all streaks and such. Takes a bit of time but my windows are as clean as can be without any streaking or other blemishes!
I use DP Krystal Vision Glass Cleaner but before I made the switch I was using Stoner's products
I use this Regard glass cleaner, leaves crystal clear glass and none of those foggy streaks you see as you drive in the setting sun lol. Not sure where to get it but I pick it up at the local westclean store, not too sure if you can get it in the states though.
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91% Isopropyl Alchohol. Put in spray bottle. Spray-to-soak microfibre cloth. wipe window, use another Microfibre cloth to dry. Although you must work quick, it does a wonderful job, and costs almost nothing.
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A local glass company that I use for rock chips uses Sprayway. The owner, a neighbor, told me that they have tried all brands and this works best for them. Plus, they use Bounty paper towels to wipe with.
He said that they have tried all brands of paper towels as well and Bounty towels don't leave a 'waxy' residue behind.
All I know is that after he repaired a rock chip on my windshield and cleaned it, the view was crystal clear....in my eyes. Good enough for a glass company that's been in business a long time is good enough for me.
On another note, I remember seeing a Motor Week show on PBS years ago that Bon-Ami is good for polishing glass....at least that's what Ed Goss said.
He said that they have tried all brands of paper towels as well and Bounty towels don't leave a 'waxy' residue behind.
All I know is that after he repaired a rock chip on my windshield and cleaned it, the view was crystal clear....in my eyes. Good enough for a glass company that's been in business a long time is good enough for me.
On another note, I remember seeing a Motor Week show on PBS years ago that Bon-Ami is good for polishing glass....at least that's what Ed Goss said.
Stoners for me.
Stoners in the can, the spray bottle stuff is [censored].
For regular cleaning on the outside and inside of the windows I use a damp leather chamois after I dry the car. Its easy, leaves no marks on the windows and there's no spray to get all over my dash, doors etc. Every product I've tried leaves streaks film etc.
Microfiber and denatured alcohol works wonders. Leaves nothing behind and gets off the grimiest of grimes.
Originally Posted By: grampi
I was sick and tired of everyhting I tried leaving streaks, so I used Rain-X to clean the inside of my windshield, and you know what? It worked. No streaks, just a clean windshield...
Yep, I like R-x window cleaner better than IG. IG says you may have to clean twice to remove streaks. R-x does it in one pass. Same price or less than IG.
I was sick and tired of everyhting I tried leaving streaks, so I used Rain-X to clean the inside of my windshield, and you know what? It worked. No streaks, just a clean windshield...
Yep, I like R-x window cleaner better than IG. IG says you may have to clean twice to remove streaks. R-x does it in one pass. Same price or less than IG.
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I had some stoners, and couldnt stop having streaks, even when I wiped down with microfiber, etc.
I got some from Gunk, works much better. Apply it with newspaper (I use USA today I get from hotels), and then wipe off with MF and looks perfect.
I got some from Gunk, works much better. Apply it with newspaper (I use USA today I get from hotels), and then wipe off with MF and looks perfect.
I use Invisible Glass. It seems to work great for me. It's next to impossible to not get some streaking, but I find its best with this product.
The only time I use Invisible Glass now is after using a product like Spray Way to get really clean the first time. Otherwise, using Invisible Glass tends to streak the most applied to a non-clean surface. That way, only 1 'modest' application will suffice as some form of beading aid when raining.
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Originally Posted By: grampi
I was sick and tired of everyhting I tried leaving streaks, so I used Rain-X to clean the inside of my windshield, and you know what? It worked. No streaks, just a clean windshield...
Yep, I like R-x window cleaner better than IG. IG says you may have to clean twice to remove streaks. R-x does it in one pass. Same price or less than IG.
I'm not talking about Rain-X window cleaner, I used the rain repellent stuff that goes on the outside of the windshield....
Originally Posted By: grampi
I was sick and tired of everyhting I tried leaving streaks, so I used Rain-X to clean the inside of my windshield, and you know what? It worked. No streaks, just a clean windshield...
Yep, I like R-x window cleaner better than IG. IG says you may have to clean twice to remove streaks. R-x does it in one pass. Same price or less than IG.
I'm not talking about Rain-X window cleaner, I used the rain repellent stuff that goes on the outside of the windshield....
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