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Discussion in 'Detailing' started by lickskillet, Jan 31, 2015.

  1. Jan 31, 2015 at 6:19 AM
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    lickskillet

    lickskillet [OP] Well-Known Member

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    For years,, I have always struggled getting the inside of a windshield clean and streak free. I will swear I have it down this time only to find at that right low light situation the next day that its yet another horrible attempt at cleaning it.... Please share
     
  2. Jan 31, 2015 at 6:27 AM
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    SMKYTXN

    SMKYTXN If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    Any glass cleaner used with newspaper does the trick for me. Just have to buff it completely dry with the newspaper.
     
  3. Jan 31, 2015 at 1:05 PM
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    ace96

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    What product are you using to clean your glass? I use Adams Glass Cleaner and glass gleaner towel. No streaks. I would expect your problem is probably the product used along with whatever you are using to remove it.
     
  4. Jan 31, 2015 at 4:49 PM
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    lickskillet

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    The best.. Stoners Invisible Glass. Its not the cleaner... Must be my paper towels.. Viva...lol
     
  5. Jan 31, 2015 at 5:08 PM
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    moondeath

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    The longer between cleanings the harder it is to get it really clean. I just use ammonia free windex and paper towels until the window is clean.
     
  6. Jan 31, 2015 at 5:11 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    If it really really bothers you do it in shade and shine a light at an angle to be sure you buff it all out
     
  7. Jan 31, 2015 at 6:03 PM
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    Boilerman

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    Stoner's Invisible Glass and a microfiber towel.
     
  8. Jan 31, 2015 at 10:12 PM
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    Yep. Time to ditch the paper towels.
     
  9. Feb 3, 2015 at 7:08 PM
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    hoenah808

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    use 2 towels, apply with one, buff with the other...
     
  10. Feb 10, 2015 at 12:46 PM
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    Use 1 microfiber towel to apply and spread the cleaner. Use another dry microfiber to clean the window and turn it to the other side and do another pass. I use 1 dry microfiber towel per window. Super clean.

    I used the Amazon microfiber cloth. A pack of 48 for $22.
     

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