How to properly clean my windows??

[supraking]

Hey guys,

I just returned from a 3-week vacation and haven't cleaned the interior of my car in over a month. The front windshield had become visibly foggy and so I decided to make a go of cleaning it today.

At first, I tried some windex with a microfiber cloth. It removed a lot of the fogging, but left oily-looking streaks that I could only see from outside, and with the sun shining on the glass. Not pretty.

Then I tried my cousin's trick (he used to detail at BMW and has washed a couple thousand cars). This involves using crumpled newspaper instead of a cloth for cleaning the glass. In the past this has worked very well for me, but it seems that I was getting similar results. It's as if I'm now rubbing around whatever thin bit of residue is on the windshield.

Does anyone have any recommendations in terms of what I can use here? Doesn't necessarily have to be a product, but maybe just a type of cloth or something handy I might have around the house? This is driving me nuts!

Thanks for your help..

[Artmasterx]

I always have a hard time getting my windows crystal clear, so I am interested as well. Multiple window cleaner rounds with a clear towel each time sometimes works well for me, but not always.

[Jay's128i]

try using a rubbing alcohol mix. I dont always do that, but it seems to work when I do.

[Bishop200]

Three very popular glass cleaners as used by Autopians:
NXT Glass Cleaner;
Stoner's Invisible Glass;
Eagle One 20/20.
All are good. I really liked the NXT (Meguiar's) but it is ridiculously expensive here in Canada.
Combine these with a waffle weave glass microfibre and you will be successful.
For the inside of the windshield (always a pain) I bought the GlassMaster device which is a triangular shaped flexible pad on a swivelling handle. It is awesome for inside the front and back glass.
I hope that this helps.

[esses]

squeegee. really.

[BlackjackMulligan]

I use Stoners with normal paper towels with good results. If it's been a while and you have the thick film, do it a few times. FYI- don't use the end of the paper towel roll because there's glue on the last couple of towels to hold it to the roll. Ask me how I know this......

[arrutled]

Blame the paper industry why dont ya!!!

[Qunadry]

Originally Posted by supraking

Hey guys,

I just returned from a 3-week vacation and haven't cleaned the interior of my car in over a month. The front windshield had become visibly foggy and so I decided to make a go of cleaning it today.

At first, I tried some windex with a microfiber cloth. It removed a lot of the fogging, but left oily-looking streaks that I could only see from outside, and with the sun shining on the glass. Not pretty.

Then I tried my cousin's trick (he used to detail at BMW and has washed a couple thousand cars). This involves using crumpled newspaper instead of a cloth for cleaning the glass. In the past this has worked very well for me, but it seems that I was getting similar results. It's as if I'm now rubbing around whatever thin bit of residue is on the windshield.

Does anyone have any recommendations in terms of what I can use here? Doesn't necessarily have to be a product, but maybe just a type of cloth or something handy I might have around the house? This is driving me nuts!

Thanks for your help..

Stoner's is the best I have found and you can get it at Wal-Mart for $3.47 a bottle. I use microfiber first then a 100% cotton towel.

[Mutilator]

I've used several different glass cleaners over the years but I always go back to Stoners Invisible Glass + Microfiber towels.

Edit: I've only used the can, haven't tried the new spray bottle.

[BlackjackMulligan]

I find when I use microfibers on my glass/mirrors that I can see the tiny fibers left over sometimes.

[Qunadry]

Originally Posted by BlackjackMulligan

I find when I use microfibers on my glass/mirrors that I can see the tiny fibers left over sometimes.

That is why I use a cotton towel after the microfiber.

[BrokenVert]

Invisible glass is amazing. I fully recommend it.

I use it with a microfibre. Never had any shedding issues.

[04Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by BlackjackMulligan

I find when I use microfibers on my glass/mirrors that I can see the tiny fibers left over sometimes.

I found the same thing with microfiber towels leaving fibers behind on the window. I think I am done with microfiber products and going back to cotton.

[cagekicker]

newspaper is still king.

[1013mm]

none of the detailers on this forum will chime in?

[Yuzi]

I use these without any cleaner

http://www2.dupont.com/Sontara/en_US...dow_wipes.html

I use them on B737 and B757

and believe me there's a reason we use these

[JimD]

I have been very happy with invisible glass from the spray bottle and a small 12x12 microfiber cloth. I keep the cloth in a small zip loc bag so it is clean and ready to go. I do the same thing inside and out. The bottle of invisible glass I am using is supposed to leave a water repellant. I haven't noticed it beading up a lot but the glass gets clean easily/quickly.

I also have had bad experience with windex so I don't use it any more.

Jim

[AchtungF80]

Originally Posted by cagekicker

newspaper is still king.

+1...its odd but it works!

[Greg@DetailedImage]

Generally most people's problems with their glass care is mostly technique. If you follow our Detailing Guide for Glass Care you should see a big improvement quickly. Let me know if you have any questions.

Greg @ DI

[supraking]

Used Invisible Glass today. Worked like a charm. Thanks for everyone's recommendations!

[BrokenVert]

Originally Posted by supraking

Used Invisible Glass today. Worked like a charm. Thanks for everyone's recommendations!

just be careful with applying it to the outside of your wishield. If you spray too much on it messes with the wipers in a rain. I know that one through experience.

[Midgad]

Little tip I learned...
Use a vertical motion on the outside, then a horizontal motion on the inside.
You are able to see which way the streaks go, and can get the right side of the glass to clean.