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Keep Windows Streak-Free

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tacoma805, Apr 20, 2017.

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  1. Apr 20, 2017 at 8:33 PM
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  2. Apr 20, 2017 at 8:38 PM
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    I use Scott's Glass Shop Towels and Stoner's Invisible Glass. Best combo I've found and I've tried everything!!!
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2017 at 8:39 PM
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    SprayWay is great! I've had good success with it.
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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    Beat you to it, bro.

    ChrisFix FTW.
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2017 at 8:55 PM
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    Also claybar your windshield
     
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  6. Apr 23, 2017 at 9:09 AM
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    Forget everything anyone has ever told you about streak-free windows and glass. I have tried everything including the "wonder" towels a vendor here sells as a "miracle"...forget them! Newspaper...no! Microfiber...no!

    I have tried everything including the "wonder" towels. Nothing works but what I am going to share here. Use the below and forget it. I guarantee you will get perfect, streak free windows, both inside and out.

    One very, very, very important key is NOT to wash your towels using fabric softener and Bounce Dryer sheets. These both contain oils which will get on your towels and smear the glass no matter what you do. You cannot have either of these products on your towels when you clean your windows.

    Also, DO NOT use any glass cleaning towel when you are cleaning house. Any furniture spray, Pledge, etc., will not completely wash out of the towel leaving smears on your glass when you go to clean them. These tips are both MANDATORY or you will not have streak free windows!

    SURGICAL BLUE HUSK TOWELS. These are incredible! You can get them for next to nothing on EBay. Used are fine. The older they get the better they work. I have some that are 20 years old and still work perfectly! Use them ONLY for your glass. If you use them with Armor All, Aerospace 303, etc., to clean your interior, all of the product will not wash out leaving you with smudges and streaks on your glass!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Pieces-N...234203?hash=item33c2b8f85b:g:SgYAAOSw44BYI55p

    STONER INVISIBLE GLASS SPRAY. Available at Home Depot, Auto Zone, Checker Auto, Pep Boys, etc. about $6 a can.

    http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stoner-19-oz-Invisible-Glass-Aerosol-Spray-91164/203165784

    This is it folks! The big secret is not to wash any towel in the washing machine with fabric softener. Don't ever use a Bounce Dryer Sheet in the dryer. Both of these contain oil which will smudge your windows! Don't believe me....go rub one of the dryer sheets between your fingers and feel the oil left behind.

    Definitely forget buying one of those "miracle" cloths. WASTE!
     
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  7. Apr 23, 2017 at 9:22 AM
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    Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna order those husk towels and give them a try.
     
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  8. Apr 23, 2017 at 9:38 AM
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    I'm still trying to figure out how to remove the fuckin residue left from production.
    I've tried
    rainx extreme clean
    stoner glass cleaner
    stoner glass cleaner with rain repellent
    70% and 99% isopropyl alcohol

    none of which has removed this stupid fucking film that came from factory on the outside, and somewhat on the inside.
    I'm getting ready to take paint thinner on a rag to these windows.
     
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  9. Apr 23, 2017 at 9:39 AM
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  10. Apr 23, 2017 at 9:41 AM
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    I've used invisible glass. It still hasn't removed that stupid film left from factory on the outside of the windows.
    I'm about ready to get some sort of solvent remover on these windows.

    It almost seems like a residue from silcone or something.
     
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  11. Apr 23, 2017 at 9:47 AM
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    You might try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Also works great to get white wax/sealer residue off black plastic body moldings.
    $14 Mr. Clean, 4 Count
    https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Clean-Magic-Eraser-Original/dp/B0071SCSO0
     
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  14. Apr 23, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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    Try just a pinch of TSP to a gallon of water. Mix well and poor into a spray bottle.
     
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  15. Apr 23, 2017 at 12:23 PM
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  16. Apr 23, 2017 at 12:30 PM
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    LOL this is obviously a throw away account to get people all worked up. Every thread he posts on are these questions.
     
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  17. Apr 23, 2017 at 12:36 PM
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  18. Apr 23, 2017 at 12:38 PM
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  19. Apr 23, 2017 at 12:51 PM
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    Stoner from a metal can works well.
     
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