What is the ticket to cleaning the windshield and rear window from the inside? I just can't seem to get my arm/hand/towel in there to properly clean it... and it always leaves smears. Really annoying! I also noticed as I was cleaning the interior... that the passenger side door window has a nice 4 1/2 scratch from the top of the glass going down the middle... Sad thing is I rarely have someone in the passenger seat... I'm guessing when I roll the windows down a piece of debris got inside and from rolling the windows up/down it scratched the glass. Someone mentioned something about a warranty on this? Anyone?

Oh, and I dusted off the gauges and stuff, 2 seconds later they are filled with dust again... This is why I hate detailing the car.

 

Try a Microfiber towel to clean those windows to avoid the streaking. Any good glass cleaner will do. As far as the scratch, if it really is a surface scratch like you say, it can often be polished out using "Brasso" metal polish on a rag.

 

I use microfiber towels on my inside windshields. One for initial "wet wiping" (then fold it or flip for a little bit dryer wiping) and a 2nd for totally dry wiping to remove any streaks or remnants of moisture from the cleaner.

It is without doubt my very least favorite aspect of detailing my car, but I love clean windows for good visibility without distractions and of course they just plain look better when clean too. I smoke and live in high humidity Houston... even with the windows down at all times when I smoke, I suppose when combined with humidity I still wind up with some film on the inside windshields that needs cleaning at least once a month... or more.

As for reaching????
That's why this is my least favorite. I put the cloth on the back of my hand, reach in and press upward to wipe. This utilizes muscles that aren't particularly strong or used often and it sure can get you very sore very fast. But, maybe I'm too nit-picky, but I am just compelled to reach every visible nook and cranny of the windshields and just can't stand leaving behind an untouched part after all that hard work, so I go for it with all I have and it kicks my butt! lol


Glass Cleaner Solution:
Currently trying out "Armor All Auto Glass Cleaner". It is ammonia free, good for inner and outer glass use and cleans up relatively streak free depending on the effort you put into it. But it sure gets that glass super clean! In the past I have used Turtle Wax Professional Auto Glass cleaner. Also ammonia free, but if I recall correctly, it was intended for inside glass cleaning only. Did a fantastic job as well and was streak free (again depending on effort).




I've also used RainX - but only for outside glass - with amazing results. If the inside is already clean, this makes your windows practically invisible in the right light. And I have never seen rain just roll off of glass the way it does on RainX treated glass.

I do wish there was a tool or something though to make cleaning and reaching all the inside glass spots a lot easier!!!

 

Do you have a wife or a GF you could talk into helping you? If not, you should think about getting one. My husband and I detailed the car this weekend (In the 104 degree Texas heat) and I have to do the glass in the interior and anything that is invovled with the backseat because my husband is too big to fit back there at all. Even being small though it is still a rough task. But yes, my suggestion would be to get a woman and that would solve your problem.

 

My fiance is great when it comes to say... gardening.. but for cleaning? Let's just say I'd rather leave it dirty before I let her get in there and fool with my windows... lol.

 

I ran my fingernail over the scratch, and it definately is deep enough to be considering a light scratch. Not sure that can be "buffed" out or whatever was mentioned. I could be wrong though.

 

I was wondering when someone would get around to posting this thread.

I have the same issues: 1) too big for the backseat 2) arms and legs are too long to get any leverage to get the streaks off on the inside, 3) hands are too big to get down into the corners, 4) seems to be some kind of residue on the glass from the manufactruing process that just won't come off.

I'm very obssesive about having my windows clean and streak-free. It's just another thing to worry about, I guess.

I must say, it sure would be nice to have a wife who did windows (among other things).....

 

I think there was a thread a few weeks back, can't remember who, but anyway, they came up with the idea of using that deal you can buy in the grocery store. I think it's called Mr. Clean reach, or something like that. It's on a pole about a foot long or so, has a triangle shaped head, that you can put like a microfiber cloth on, and it sticks to it. Supposedly it's the hot ticket for the back window, as well as the windshield, because of the triangle shaped head, and the fact that it gives you some additional reach. Haven't tried it yet, just remember reading it.....

Mike

 

I also hate to clean windows that are so hard to reach so I bought this device that sounded very good. The device is long handled, has a triangular shaped head, and has three different cloth covers that do the cleaning. The head pivots to get into hard to reach areas. Take a look.

http://www.autogeek.net/glass-master-pro.html

It was much easier reaching the corners and all tight spots. But be careful about scuffing your dash. Put a towel or newspaper on to protect it. I used Invisible Glass and found the tool worked very well.

 

That Glass Master Pro tool looks very workable! I like the handle and the fact you can fit custom made bonnets onto it.

I didn't try taking out the spaces of that link above to make it work, but here is another link for this tool:
Glass Master Pro

EDIT: It might still be a tad awkward at some angles and may still require the use of little used muscles, but I think this gizmo just might make window cleaning life a bit easier to bear. I'm ordering one. And no.... I do not represent the makers or any sellers of this product.