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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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...I think everyone should see everything around them on the road as soon as possible so they can react as soon as possible(don't even get me started on tinted windows)...

I will never, ever, ever tint my windshield again.



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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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I sure hope so.

Yeah...lets clean glass with a sugary/stick substance ...than sounds like a great idea. I bet it even repels dirt/dust
Not sure about how it is for cleaning windows, but when you get all greasy from working on your ride, pour a can of Coke into your washing machine with the normal soap. Works wonders on getting grease out of clothes.
Old Nov 28, 2008 | 06:21 AM
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I tried mine this weekend.
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meldog,

Did you use a cleaner with this cloth? I am under the impression that you are not supposed to.
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meldog,

Did you use a cleaner with this cloth? I am under the impression that you are not supposed to.
You are correct....not cleaners...just some water.

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Am I doing something wrong. I bought two and wet them, wrang them out till almost dry, them cleaned the glass. It looked gook until at night, then it looked as if I wiped it with a oiley rag.
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Am I doing something wrong. I bought two and wet them, wrang them out till almost dry, them cleaned the glass. It looked gook until at night, then it looked as if I wiped it with a oiley rag.
Hmmmm...any chance you had Rain X on the windows?

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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by southerncarparts
Hmmmm...any chance you had Rain X on the windows?

Jim
No, I used it on my Cobalt and I have never used RainX . When the ice outside melts, I'll try again. This time I'll clean and wipe them down with alcohol first. Thanks
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Yep, the inside window of any car is a PITA to clean. This is a 99 FRC and the rear window is really hard to reach. I've had a back surgery and bending is somewhat difficult for me. I did use the cloth from your company and , as you said, at night when headlights hit the windshield, I saw nothing but streaks. I did wet them fires and wrung out all of the water before using. Maybe I should have cleaned them before I used your product. It's about 15 outside so I'll try again when it is someday warmer.
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Yep, the inside window of any car is a PITA to clean. This is a 99 FRC and the rear window is really hard to reach. I've had a back surgery and bending is somewhat difficult for me. I did use the cloth from your company and , as you said, at night when headlights hit the windshield, I saw nothing but streaks. I did wet them first and wrung out all of the water before using. Maybe I should have cleaned them before I used your product. It's about 15 outside so I'll try again when it is someday warmer.
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Still can't figure out why the windows looked smeared at night when light hits them. I wash it ou, and reing it as dry as possible.
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Still can't figure out why the windows looked smeared at night when light hits them. I wash it out, and ring it as dry as possible.
Is that correct.
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Originally Posted by HG
Still can't figure out why the windows looked smeared at night when light hits them. I wash it ou, and reing it as dry as possible.

Any chance you used the cloth on a window with RainX on it?

That will cause this problem as the cloth sucks up all the silicone left from the Rain X and then smears it.

Let me know,

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I've been using Micro Fiber towels for a couple of years now. They work great on the body and wheels. I haven't used them on the windows so I cannot comment on that.
But I learned years ago from an Old car guy that Vineger& water leaves no streaks like most glass cleaners, and an old newspaper works much better than a paper towel.

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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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Did you know you can use those white paper filters for your coffee pot and they don't leave any lint or anything? They work about as well or better than anything I've tried for keeping windows looking great!
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Why is it so good, thats what Im confused about.. its a small rag? Why does it make it easier to get hard places..?

Very interested just not getting the concept i guess

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Why is it so good, thats what Im confused about.. its a small rag? Why does it make it easier to get hard places..?

Very interested just not getting the concept i guess
You are right, bout the size of a paper towel.

What makes is so cool is that you do not need any spray or cleaner to do the windows. Just a damp ultimate cloth and wipe....It will clean any hard surface (glass, stainless, granite, etc.....) streak free. Very easy way to clean the windows (or anything else for that matter). Works great on exhaust tips also.

Towel is washable and will last 5 years.....

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Guys....just a quick update...
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