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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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When I use windex, etc. to clean windshield, it still seems to leave wiper marks on glass. Have used rainex before...could this be the problem? Have tried straight vinegar and this didn't work. Windshield is only a year old and have never used anything else but above items. Any ideas on how to really clean a windshield? Thanks in advance.. :cheers:
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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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I did this on bastet44s Vette way back in December... and the insides are still clean!!

Using warm water and add some Dawn dish washing detergent. Then, add a splash of Simple Green.

using a sponge, wipe in on, and wash it off with Windex.

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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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Try your windex agaian, but this time use a piece of crumpled newspaper to wipe it off with.
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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For a really clean outside, I use Bon Ami kitchen cleanser. ONLY Bon Ami. It doesn't have the abrasives of normal kitchen cleansers, that will scratch your windshield. I haven't tried it inside because of all the messy powder. Good luck, and...

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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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Another thing to try is any cleaner/wax. NuFinish is my favorite.
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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What bogus said..... and I use Stoners Invisible Glass and newspaper, does a good job for me.

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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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There is something called Bar Keepers Friend that I saw recommended on Crank and Chrome (a speed Channel show) for really cleaning winshields. Like Bon Ami, it's a powder and is non abrasive. I tried it and it worked on my back window.
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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What bogus said..... and I use Stoners Invisible Glass and newspaper, does a good job for me.

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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 10:02 PM
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Thanks for the tips everyone. Will be trying them. Once again the forum comes to the rescue. :thumbs:
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 08:48 AM
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I've found that any of the windows cleaners in the aerosol cans seem to do a better job than Windex
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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What bogus said..... and I use Stoners Invisible Glass and newspaper, does a good job for me.

:chevy :iagree: :thumbs:
I've then coated with zaino.... sparkle job :thumbs:
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 02:42 PM
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GM Glass Cleaner from any GM dealer. I think it,s about $4/can, not sure because the last time I bought it I got 4 cans. I use it all around the house also. GREAT STUFF!!!!
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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What bogus said..... and I use Stoners Invisible Glass and newspaper, does a good job for me.

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Stoners is AWESOME. I used it to clean my windshield on the GS and it was so frikkin' clean I could not believe it. Added bonus was that the haze that always came back on the inside no matter what I used to clean it has been gone for a couple of months with no return. Very good stuff. :yesnod:
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