Hi,

Is there a glass cleaner more suitable than original Windex for cleaning exterior and interior glass. I'm having a heck of a time keeping the film off the interior of my windsheild. It never seems to get clean... almost like I missed certain areas. I think I'm getting all the areas.

Any advice?

Matt

 

prowax.com Their aerosol Glass cleaner is awesome!

yosteve.com get a microfiber towel

Pro's Glass cleaner and a MF towel are a great combo! You can't streak the glass even if you tried. I use it to clean windows in the direct sun with no streaks!

 

Another suggestion is Einman Fabrik's Clear Vision (properautocare.com)...plus a microber towel. I've used it for a while now, and it does a nice job on normal "hazing" on the interior as well as smoke hazing (in my wife's car). I believe it's an isopropanol-based product. There are other non-ammonia-based products out there locally that I've seen others post on, but some can have streaking problems (and I can't claim for certain that the Clear Vision doesn't streak in direct sun, since I do all my detailing in the garage).

Cheers
ernie

 

Microfiber towels work great. As for cleaners few work as well as plain old isopropol alcohol-rubbing alcohol. Costs about $1 a quart. You can get Mirror Glaze from some stores like WalMart. It has high alcohol content and some other chemical that inhibits fogging-great on the windshield and in the bathroom.

If you have aftermarket tint on any windows do NOT use ammonia based cleaners like traditional Windex. Most film manufactuers bury that in their warranty and tell you to use vinegar based products instead; then when your film bubbles/fades/purples they ask you how you cleaned the glass.

 

Eagle One 20/20 glass cleaner. NOTHING LIKE IT. My dad was a professional detailer for years and I grew up under that mentality when it came to detailing cars...Needless to say I inherited every bit of it. We don't use anything but Eagle One products. I've tried alot of stuff on my vehicles and others and have found nothing I like better. IMO of course.

 

What Galaxy said...

 

Invisible Glass by Stoner. My only choice.

 

you can't beat eagal one.

 

It does'nt really matter as long as you use Crumpled newspaper to wipe it off Just be carefull when cleaning the inside of your truck as the ink from the newspaper can get on the plastic.

 

Windex sucks.
I personally dont like any liquid window cleaner. Try some foaming action stuff like this. Motorcraft sells some, but their are a ton of other manufacurers. Its what a lot of commercial cleaning services use for glass doors, mirrors, even drinking fountains, bathroom sinks and toilets. These surfaces get the worst grime and waterspots and it is easier to get streak free than Eagle One. Also works great on dashes and other interior surfaces. I apply it directly to the towel to keep it off of paint & wax just in case. Pick up a can and try it, but I haven't seen any at Walmart.

 

A clean lint free towel rinsed with club soda works very well and you don't have to worry about it dripping like you would with an ammonia based product. Make sure the club soda is cold so it doesn't loose its fizz too quickly. It's a weak acid and it cuts through most anything, then it evaportes into water vapor and CO2.

 

Invisible Glass by Stoner. The only choice that would go near my truck folks.

Showya

 

has a brand of glass cleaner that does not streak...i've had housecleaners swear by it