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Best Glass Cleaner

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by jtgroce, Jun 5, 2012.

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Which one do you prefer?

  1. Sprayway

    52 vote(s)
    28.9%
  2. Invisi-Glass

    100 vote(s)
    55.6%
  3. Toyota Glass Cleaner

    5 vote(s)
    2.8%
  4. Mother's Glass Cleaner

    15 vote(s)
    8.3%
  5. Armor All Glass Cleaner

    8 vote(s)
    4.4%
  1. Jul 17, 2013 at 6:05 AM
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    12PM4X4OR

    12PM4X4OR Nip it in the bud!

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    Wanna wax the steps @ the old folks home?
    none
    I've tried just about everything and nothing worked. Searched homemade glass cleaners and this is by far the best I've used, and even more important, its cheap!



    To a 32 oz spray bottle add (reg. size);
    • 1 cup vinegar
    • 2 tsp of liquid soap
    • fill with water & you're good to go.
    BTW; doubles as an excellent wood floor cleaner.

    I think you might be picking up some of your dash cleaning residue which is clouding the inside of your windshield. I know this was my problem until...

    Hope this helps.
     
  2. Aug 5, 2013 at 5:35 PM
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    scocar

    scocar hypotenoper

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    We should ask Boyd.

    Oh wait, he can't tell us.
     
  3. Aug 5, 2013 at 5:42 PM
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    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    you bitch


    I saw this thread and was gonna make a boyd joke
     
  4. Aug 5, 2013 at 5:51 PM
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    scocar

    scocar hypotenoper

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    Three boyds were walking down the street. Two walked into a bar, the other one ducked!
     
  5. Aug 5, 2013 at 5:52 PM
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    mach1man001

    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    What did he do now?
     
  6. Aug 10, 2013 at 11:39 PM
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    Solo707

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    I use the Rain-X 2in1 cleaner/repellant.
     
  7. Aug 12, 2013 at 1:39 PM
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    aficianado

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    hahahhaa.. irony or coincidence?
     
  8. Aug 16, 2013 at 12:35 PM
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    mach1man001

    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    Anybody else having problems with water spots on the glass not coming off?
     
  9. Aug 16, 2013 at 12:38 PM
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    fenderpicks

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    I am a professional detailer, i have tried many different glass cleaning product.

    THE BEST I have USED is *Adams Glass Cleaner*
    Pricey stuff, about $40 a gallon, but it is THE BEST GLASS CLEANER.
     
  10. Aug 20, 2013 at 1:38 PM
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    Be careful because vinegar takes wax off.

    Whenever I wash my truck I take this wax

    [​IMG]

    and do the windows. The water beads off and it looks super clean.
     
  11. Aug 21, 2013 at 5:32 PM
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    XXXX

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    CRL Sparkle to get it as clean as can be

    then

    CRL Surface protector to fill in the cracks and stop the stains

    then done for months
     
  12. Aug 21, 2013 at 5:33 PM
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    wax is no good for glass.
     
  13. Aug 21, 2013 at 7:34 PM
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    brutalguyracing

    brutalguyracing BIG DADDY

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    F.U> GUYZ
    broken mods
    whats good for saltwater prevention on interior glass
     
  14. Aug 21, 2013 at 8:07 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    don't park it in the ocean
     
  15. Aug 21, 2013 at 8:13 PM
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    brutalguyracing

    brutalguyracing BIG DADDY

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    F.U> GUYZ
    broken mods
    Listen if you don't have a viable solution then STFU
     
  16. Aug 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Seems pretty viable to me
     
  17. Aug 21, 2013 at 8:50 PM
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    how so?

    I disagree but want to hear why you think that?


    (asking a serious question....ie not being rude)
     
  18. Aug 22, 2013 at 6:53 AM
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    95SLE

    95SLE Starting to get cold outside

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    Wax will leave a film that is pliable and will streak and blur vision once the wipers are used. It is not a good idea at all. The products Boyd mentioned a few post back are worth the money. I get close to 3 months of protection in a rainy environment. I have stopped using other products to clean the outside windows of my vehicles.

    And as an added bonus the products work great on my home windows as well.
     
  19. Aug 22, 2013 at 7:33 AM
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    mach1man001

    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    Does the CRL get the water stains off? I tried Mothers and that did nothing then I tried Meguiar's water spot remover and that did much better but I can still see them pretty easily.
     
  20. Aug 22, 2013 at 8:39 AM
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    Would the crl surface protector be good on tacoma headlights too? Thanks
     

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