Glass Cleaning 101

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I really like this process -
Clay---Klasse AIO---DP glass cleaner in between applications, which I repeat once a month.
 
hay guys, i work as a tech. at butler toyota hear in indy, we have a 8 bay detail shop in the same bilding. are detail guys are always in a hurry and for cleaning glass they all sware by SPRAYWAY glass cleaner in a can. this seams to work well for them. they go threw about 12 cans a week hear, they also will use the clay bar on stub. spots when there washing the car.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
Pinnacle Souveran Paste or Sig Series for the paint, and use Clearkote Quikshine on your glass. It will bead when raining, and super clear with no streaking. WOW !!
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Does AG have Clearkote Quikshine?? I couldn't find it.
 
Thanks for the great rundown on window cleaning. Always good to get new tips. I liked the remark about lint and I know the microfiber products do not leave a lint, but when the sun or bright light hits the windshield in a certain way, I can see the little bits or hairs that the microfiber towel left behind. I only use the Cobra line of microfiber towels. Am I doing something wrong or is this microfiber residue normal?
 
Surf City Clearly Better is the best glass cleaner I have used...PERIOD!

In the sun or in the shade you can say hello to crystal clear windows and bye bye to streaks.

I did a co workers car and he was leaving work and ran to his car because he thought someone smashed his window out...NOPE window was there just clean as HELL!!

After a SC cleaning I'll use some AW..water just rolls right off the glass and stays noticably cleaner.

If I want to get reall crazy I'll put some collinite (845 or 476) on the glass..

Just so you know what I am basing my opinion of SC glass cleaner off of as my baseline...Stoners was my go to...not any more!
 
Just a word of caution on using steel wool on glass. It works great on many problems but be SURE to use a pad no more aggressive than 0000 or in a severe case 000. Taking scratches out of glass is NOT a fun job! NEVER use "Brillo" pads or even plastic scrub pads other than white. Also be sure to never use the steel wool dry. I'm new to fine car detailing but an old veteran when it comes to glass.

Thanks to AG for this new and popular forum. Thanks also to all you detail veterans for sharing your expertise. I wish this invaluable tool was around years ago as it would have saved me a fortune in time and effort learning my craft.

SailCat
 
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There is also another product that i've seen used at my dealership is comes in a gold type can like ajax NOT AJAX it's called bosomy or something like that it's suppose to polish the glass.It's sold in your local supermarket
 
Harleyguy said:
There is also another product that i've seen used at my dealership is comes in a gold type can like ajax NOT AJAX it's called bosomy or something like that it's suppose to polish the glass.It's sold in your local supermarket
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I think you are thinking of Bon-Ami.
 
My 04 Tribute had some water spots on all the glass.

I tried the SSR1 that Meghan included as a little bonus and the glass is crystal clear. It was applied with a MF applicator, rubbed until dust and wiped clean. I finished it off with Stoners and it's the best it's looked since new.

I'm learning that so many items have more than one use!

Thanks, Meghan!

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Cool. I need to try my new SSR1 for that! Sounds like you applied it by hand.
 
I've read where newspaper is a good tool to use to dry windows. Do any of you use this method and if so, is it good for inside and outside glass?
 
I only use newspaper loosely crumpled up into a ball to dry my windows but I make sure not to use anything with color just black and white nothing with color on it because the colored ink will streak. A bucket of water, rectangular sponge, soak the sponge in water, sqeeze it to get most of the water out, spray your glass cleaner on the sponge, rub a section of glass to be cleaned, turn the sponge over, rub the same section again, dry off with the crumpled newspaper. Throw the sponge into the bucket of water, sqeeze it a couple of time to get the dirt out and start the process all over again. That's what I do and it keeps everything neat especially when doing the interior of the car. The newspaper goes a long way, just depends how wet the sponge is.
 
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Forgot about the rear window, if there are defrost elements, use a soft towel and not a newspaper, dry in the direction of the elements so a not to scratch them.
 
Thor said:
I liked the remark about lint and I know the microfiber products do not leave a lint, but when the sun or bright light hits the windshield in a certain way, I can see the little bits or hairs that the microfiber towel left behind.
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I have the same problem. I actually found this post by looking for an answer to the problem. I end up using paper towels to remove the MF lint. Seems kind of counter productive.
 
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