Getting Windows Clean
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Racer
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From: Sugar Hill GA
Getting Windows Clean
Anyone have any tips for cleaning windows without streaks? I've tried off the shelf stuff that says no streaking, windex, water etc etc. nothing seems to work very well. Any tips appreciated.
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Here's my "trick" for those extremely soiled windows:
Baking Soda and Water with a sponge sold for removing bugs.
When finished, it takes lots of water to rinse it all off. But, I must admit, I've only needed to use this system a handful of times. It works well, abrasive enough to clean, but not to scratch. For all the other times, it's a auto glass cleaner product followed by microfibre towels. I tried the newspaper for years but it wasn't "perfect". Just forget the paper towels, they have too many strange products added to them (like oils).
Baking Soda and Water with a sponge sold for removing bugs.
When finished, it takes lots of water to rinse it all off. But, I must admit, I've only needed to use this system a handful of times. It works well, abrasive enough to clean, but not to scratch. For all the other times, it's a auto glass cleaner product followed by microfibre towels. I tried the newspaper for years but it wasn't "perfect". Just forget the paper towels, they have too many strange products added to them (like oils).
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Racer
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It’s a very simple, effective, and practical product that will work well with any of the mentioned window cleaner(s) given to conditions as previously stated about a cool windshield out of the sunlight.
It will definitely leave your windshield streak-free, results are always satisfactory – leaves no streaks, absolutely none!
Product: Zwipes® – found that the "Microfiber Interior Detail Mitt" is best for windshield application.
PS: It was recommended by our detail shop.
It will definitely leave your windshield streak-free, results are always satisfactory – leaves no streaks, absolutely none!
Product: Zwipes® – found that the "Microfiber Interior Detail Mitt" is best for windshield application.
PS: It was recommended by our detail shop.
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From: Fresno California
Exterior: Wash with same stuff used on body. Rinse, and dry with Microfiber towel.
Interior: Mircofiber towel moist with plain water, dry with dry mirofiber towel.
Make sure glass is cool to the touch. Hot glass is impossible to get really clean.
Interior: Mircofiber towel moist with plain water, dry with dry mirofiber towel.
Make sure glass is cool to the touch. Hot glass is impossible to get really clean.
