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Old 01-11-2005, 08:37 PM
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Default so i searched the board for inside window cleaning tips

i'm allready doing the newspaper thing all over the house and on the cars but i never get the window to be totally streak free once it fogs up..
how good is the microfiber thing going to work? any other tricks about cleaning solutions? im just using regular windex window cleaner
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detailer's paradise has a nice window cleaning towel + invisible glass cleaner = no streaks
Old 01-12-2005, 04:01 AM
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Default A few suggestions- - ->

I have been using <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/detail/msgs/29649.phtml">Hopes Glass Cleaner</a> on all the glass. Household and auto. This stuff is killer.

Every third or fourth time I clean the car windows I do the front inside with Porsche cleaner for a real ddep cleaning. Not to be used on tinted glass as it will turn it to jelly.

I use the <a href="http://www.properautocare.com/micwhatbigde.html">Viper Micro Fiber</a> clothes for all the other glass, inside and out.

I also use the <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/detail/msgs/29779.phtml">Glass Wizard</a> to get in toguh spots like the lower edges of the rear window.

Also, clay the glass as needed.
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Default Griots

I just started using the Griots Garage window cleaner and microfiber towels. So far, so good--much better than Windex.
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Default EagleOne 20/20 at Auto Zone is pretty good...

...believe it or not.

I use Stoners Invisible Glass which is ok but the foam is a mess.

I like 1Z (Einszett) Glass Cleaner the very best.

SprayAway is ok.

The key to ALL of them is to use a QUALITY glass cleaning microfiber towel. These have a rather slick, almost silky feel. Leave no lint.

Do NOT use paper products on tinted windows as they will scratch. Do NOT use ammonia based products as they are detrimental to the plastics if they soak into them. (like the dash)
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Default Newspaper supposedly old wives tale

Someone noted that the ink and paper formulas have been changing and they don't have the desired effect anymore. Plus, I've never used anything messier than a handful of disintegrating newspaper dripping with cleaner.

I'm gonna put in a shout for Stoners. Nice thing is it's in stock at many B&amp;M Boys of Pep-type operations, along with MSLT for Tires and Trim Shine.
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Default Stoner Invisible Glass and Microfiber.

Best product EVAR!
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Default Here's another tip

Wipe over the glass with second (dry) microfiber towel immediately after you use one with the glass cleaning product on it. I've used all of the products mentioned below and I like all of them but eventually streaks would appear. After I started using the second cloth, no more hazing or streaks.
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Glass wizard is magical!
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