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Old 09-14-2005, 10:49 PM
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Default ATTACK of the WINDOW GUNK!

So, I have a 96 A4, and man - my windows - especially my rear window - has this gunky film that I can't seem to get off. No amount of Windex/Paper Towels can seem to clean it - just spread it around.

It makes visibility horrid at night.

What will CLEAN my windows?

I was thinking rubbing alcohol...
Old 09-15-2005, 03:39 AM
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Default try to clay them first and then use a glass polish

like Autoglym, 1z or Diamondite. There are write-ups on this forum for all of them.
Old 09-15-2005, 05:16 AM
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Glass Scrub is junk. It wont do anything more than Dawn.
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Default there's a post on the next page about this very topic. also, searching the archive helps.

Troy suggested a water/isopropyl mix, among many other things.
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Default Windex is horrible at cleaning auto glass. Buy a dedicated....

auto glass cleaner, such as Stoners or Eagle 1, at you local parts store or Wally World.

And use a microfiber cloth.
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