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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 12:14 PM
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What do you use for cleaning your windshield specially down by the dashboard area? It seems pretty tight in that area .
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 12:30 PM
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microfiber towel and my hand
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 12:44 PM
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Glass Cleaner (Windex) and Newspaper -- sounds ridiculous but it works unreal.
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<p>This:</p><p><img src="http://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/350x350/80-bb355c5840463872011e7cc6ebc729a3_47c6665 011c7de2461668282a226d6f44cf8b689.jpg" title="" /><br /><br />&nbsp;</p>
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 01:01 PM
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<p>This:</p><p><img src="http://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/350x350/80-bb355c5840463872011e7cc6ebc729a3_47c6665 011c7de2461668282a226d6f44cf8b689.jpg" title="" /><br /><br />&nbsp;</p>
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 01:11 PM
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I use a wooden paint stick with a micro-fiber towel wrapped around it - I'm cheap and it works.

Guess I have FAT hands as I can't down to the base and getting around the HUD is sheer PITA.
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 01:30 PM
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I been using a "Zap Cloth". Wet it and wring it out. Hard to believe but it works.
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sanantguy
microfiber towel and my hand
But I also use Golden Shine Clean & Clear glass cleaner sold by California Car Cover. I slightly moisten the micro fiber cloth in tight areas. It never streaks.
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Originally Posted by AFVETTE
I use a wooden paint stick with a micro-fiber towel wrapped around it - I'm cheap and it works.

Guess I have FAT hands as I can't down to the base and getting around the HUD is sheer PITA.
I have used that method.
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Originally Posted by scottiekay
Glass Cleaner (Windex) and Newspaper -- sounds ridiculous but it works unreal.
I would not use newspaper on the inside of tinted windows.

And only ammonia free cleaner can be used.

A microfiber towel can do both the outside and inside.
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 02:41 PM
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I use a two foot long thin metal ruler that I stick inside my cleaning cloth to get the tight area at the bottom of the windshield, works just perfect for me.
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 03:02 PM
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</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reach and clean tool by invisible glass. - online or at Walmart ��</p>

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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Demon
I use a two foot long thin metal ruler that I stick inside my cleaning cloth to get the tight area at the bottom of the windshield, works just perfect for me.
best way i have found to clean inside windows ..is hot water and a little dish soap ...dampen small sponge wipe clean with white towel ..use a one foot ruler for tight spots ...
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I use the invisible glass tool above, however often I notice a sparkly glistening on my windshield. I used to think it was quick wax overspray but now I'm thinking it might be on the inside.

I hate cleaning windows.
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<p>I got something similar to the Invisible Glass gadget.....which I first saw on TV, then at Walmart, but still available at &quot;AS SEEN ON TV&quot;. $10</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Name:  windshield wonder.jpg
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 02:28 PM
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</p><p>Griot's Garage and others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Stingray
<p>I got something similar to the Invisible Glass gadget.....which I first saw on TV, then at Walmart, but still available at &quot;AS SEEN ON TV
I use the same thing - works great !!
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<p>This:</p><p><img src="http://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/350x350/80-bb355c5840463872011e7cc6ebc729a3_47c6665 011c7de2461668282a226d6f44cf8b689.jpg" title="" /><br /><br />&nbsp;</p>
This works great,,,,,,,
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Originally Posted by Zymurgy
<p>This:</p><p><img src="http://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/350x350/80-bb355c5840463872011e7cc6ebc729a3_47c6665 011c7de2461668282a226d6f44cf8b689.jpg" title="" /><br /><br />&nbsp;</p>
For a long time I was too cheap to get one of these.

What was I thinkin'?

This makes it so easy it should be a required purchase.
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Originally Posted by Zymurgy
<p>This:</p><p><img src="http://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/350x350/80-bb355c5840463872011e7cc6ebc729a3_47c6665 011c7de2461668282a226d6f44cf8b689.jpg" title="" /><br /><br />&nbsp;</p>
This works for me
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