Window cleaning expertise
10-19-2011, 10:32 AM
#11
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 2,549
That is the same problem I have ALEC. No matter what I do I get the same results in the end. I thought maybe the previous owner had sprayed something on the glass, that I just could not get off. Looks real clean, then I drive down the road and get that sun glare off it, and it is all streaky. Maybe the detailers who do this for a living have run into this problem, will chime in with some info.
10-19-2011, 10:54 AM
#13
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: MICHIGAN
Posts: 104
I have used the INVISIBLE GLASS foam type spray cleaner...got it at Wally Mart in the auto section...I have used paper towel and a nice clean rag....it looks good for a bit...
My 2 cent theory is there is something coming out of the defrost vents that coats the glass with "crud" whatever it may or could be...like I said a 2 cent theory...how else does it get dirty...don;t smoke and I am not putting my hands all over the inside of the windshield... : /
My 2 cent theory is there is something coming out of the defrost vents that coats the glass with "crud" whatever it may or could be...like I said a 2 cent theory...how else does it get dirty...don;t smoke and I am not putting my hands all over the inside of the windshield... : /
10-19-2011, 11:19 AM
#14
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 300
I use Stoner's Invisible Glass on cotton cloths and have no issues... One rag wet with the SIG, followed by a dry rag.
Also, are you guys using Armor All or something similar on your plastic? That stuff makes windows so nasty with a hazy film once the defrost vents blow near it...
Also, are you guys using Armor All or something similar on your plastic? That stuff makes windows so nasty with a hazy film once the defrost vents blow near it...
Last edited by CincyGT2009; 10-19-2011 at 11:22 AM.
10-19-2011, 06:26 PM
#16
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 257
Ive tried everything..............the best that works for me is a combination of 1/8 vinegar with water and paper towels. After putting up with years of hunting for something to do away with "film" on the inside of the windshield.............thats the best I can do.
Last edited by Mayberry40; 10-19-2011 at 06:29 PM.
10-19-2011, 06:33 PM
#17
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 3,114
However I have the same problem. Terrible looking windows no matter how much I clean them.
10-19-2011, 07:16 PM
#18
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: West Coast
Posts: 226
Surprised you guys are having problems, my windows come out clean and perfect every time.
I mainly use Adam's products, everything I bought from them works like magic.
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-54-ad...s-cleaner.aspx
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-422-a...ng-towels.aspx
Always use a fresh side of the towel for the final wipe and cleaners containing ammonia is NOT good for your tint, so I wouldn't use it on the cleaning the windows inside.
I mainly use Adam's products, everything I bought from them works like magic.
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-54-ad...s-cleaner.aspx
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-422-a...ng-towels.aspx
Always use a fresh side of the towel for the final wipe and cleaners containing ammonia is NOT good for your tint, so I wouldn't use it on the cleaning the windows inside.
10-19-2011, 08:32 PM
#19
6th Gear Member
Thread Starter
Great ideas here but then again, I'm desperate. I have some old diapers in my rag pile and will have the g/f pick up some Stoners (although I think I tried that a year or so ago). Thanks for the tips. I was considering just busting out the windows, period...
10-20-2011, 05:53 AM
#20
I subscribe to the idea of the excess crap coming from the vents as well. Just a thought Nuke, but you might try and change the cabin filter if you haven't lately...idk.
Jesus dude, how much are they charging a guy down there for baby diapers?
They are not that expensive and make great detailing rags for all kinds of stuff.
They are not that expensive and make great detailing rags for all kinds of stuff.