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andy19804 · 06-17-2012, 08:21 PM

ANy thoughts on what type of glass cleaner or techniques to use?

eriktherod · 06-17-2012, 08:48 PM

Stoner's Invisible Glass. It's tint-safe, has no blue dyes or streaking agents, and has a rain repellent. You can pick it up at Walmart for like $6-7.

andy19804 · 06-17-2012, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the input. Went to autogeek and learned about non-ammonia cleaners. looks like the way to go.

jurjurson · 06-20-2012, 02:33 AM

Whats wrong with Windex bro? U hater?

86_ZN6 · 06-20-2012, 03:00 AM

any glass cleaner and newspaper!

LivingLegend · 06-20-2012, 03:11 AM

I agree Newspaper works like a charm!

CU2MIKE · 06-20-2012, 03:13 AM

Stoner's, have two towels ready. One for the initial wipe down and the other for follow up to rid of any potential streaking.

911fanatic · 08-17-2012, 12:28 AM

The type of cleaner is less important than the technique. For non smokers, even clean water by itself will usually do the trick. As Mike noted above, two towels is the key to streakless windows. As soon as the first towel is even damp, switch to the second towel for buffing. A dry buffing towel is the key to streakless windows. Ammonia based cleaners can affect window tint, so alcohol based cleaners are a safer bet. Personally, i use two waffle weave towels as the weave pattern helps "scrub" the glass while the MF picks up a ton of cleaner easily.

Chewie4299 · 08-17-2012, 09:09 AM

I absolutely love Stoner's Invisible Glass.

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encity5 · 08-17-2012, 10:31 AM

Is ammonia free windex okay?

Draco-REX · 08-17-2012, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by encity5

Is ammonia free windex okay?

Is it clear? If it has dyes, I wouldn't, but that's just me. I've been very happy with Stoner's Invisible Glass (without rain repellent).

encity5 · 08-17-2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Is it clear? If it has dyes, I wouldn't, but that's just me. I've been very happy with Stoner's Invisible Glass (without rain repellent).

Dont look like it, blue:
http://www.windex.com/en-US/Products...stal-rain.aspx

its what i have around the house,
time to invest in some stoners glass cleaner! if i already use rain-x, should i bother getting the rain repellent version?

gosaints420 · 08-17-2012, 11:42 AM

A little soap and water in a spray bottle works great.

jarviz · 08-17-2012, 11:54 AM

I think I'll pick up a bottle of stoners later and give it a try.

I assume for the inside I can clean it any time, and it won't hurt the tint right?

As for the outside, when do you use it during a car wash... or do you just use car wash soap for the windows at that time?

06-17-2012, 08:21 PM	#1
andy19804 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 6MT Asphalt FR-S Location: Wilmington, DE USA Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TO WINDEX OR NOT TO WINDEX? ANy thoughts on what type of glass cleaner or techniques to use?

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andy19804 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 6MT Asphalt FR-S Location: Wilmington, DE USA Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the input. Went to autogeek and learned about non-ammonia cleaners. looks like the way to go.

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jurjurson Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 c63 & 2012 370z Sport/Navi Location: Canada Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Whats wrong with Windex bro? U hater?

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LivingLegend Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: 1994 Toyota Tercel Location: Hillsboro Posts: 279 Thanks: 331 Thanked 98 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I agree Newspaper works like a charm!

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CU2MIKE Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nissan Altima, plan to get a FRS Location: LA Posts: 218 Thanks: 9 Thanked 138 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Stoner's, have two towels ready. One for the initial wipe down and the other for follow up to rid of any potential streaking.

08-17-2012, 12:28 AM	#8
911fanatic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2003 W8 Passat Wagen 4Motion Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 144 Thanks: 14 Thanked 53 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The type of cleaner is less important than the technique. For non smokers, even clean water by itself will usually do the trick. As Mike noted above, two towels is the key to streakless windows. As soon as the first towel is even damp, switch to the second towel for buffing. A dry buffing towel is the key to streakless windows. Ammonia based cleaners can affect window tint, so alcohol based cleaners are a safer bet. Personally, i use two waffle weave towels as the weave pattern helps "scrub" the glass while the MF picks up a ton of cleaner easily.

08-17-2012, 11:42 AM	#13
gosaints420 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: x-runner Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 19 Thanks: 76 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A little soap and water in a spray bottle works great.

08-17-2012, 11:54 AM	#14
jarviz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven FRS MT Location: Queens, NY Posts: 965 Thanks: 76 Thanked 249 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I think I'll pick up a bottle of stoners later and give it a try. I assume for the inside I can clean it any time, and it won't hurt the tint right? As for the outside, when do you use it during a car wash... or do you just use car wash soap for the windows at that time?

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