Interior Windshield Cleaning

kenmsax said:
I'm struggling to get my inside windshield clean without streaks. Invisible Glass leaves way to many streaks behind. Actually got best results with ONRWW, but don't like the smell it leaves behind. Any product suggestions?

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Good, you're using Stoner's Invisible Glass... awesome stuff.

I recommend using a thin Glass cleaning microfiber first (one with low ply), then buff using a regular plush microfiber.
I've had good luck with this method.
 
Dredogol said:
Good, you're using Stoner's Invisible Glass... awesome stuff.

I recommend using a thin Glass cleaning microfiber first (one with low ply), then buff using a regular plush microfiber.
I've had good luck with this method.
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I've tried that. Maybe it is Florida humidity. It just streaks like crazy.

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As others have mentioned, it is probably not the product. It is residue left on the glass and the towels. For real dirty windshields I've done 5 iterations with Stoner and clean towels each iteration in order to get all of the streaks cleaned. I clean my windshield almost every week now and I never get hazing or smearing because there is very little residue left.

The residue usually is along the edges and corners so you need to make a very deep pass with a lot of product wetness along the edges to get all of it cleaned out. Otherwise, you're just going to be smearing that old reside every time you clean.
 
As others have said, I have found that the product used is not nearly as important as the towels and the technique. Using two waffle-weave microfiber towels, one to clean the glass after applying the product and the second to dry/buff the glass immediately thereafter, works best for me.


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Helltopay said:
As others have said, I have found that the product used is not nearly as important as the towels and the technique. Using two waffle-weave microfiber towels, one to clean the glass after applying the product and the second to dry/buff the glass immediately thereafter, works best for me.


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Do you spray product directly on windshield or microfiber towel?

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Dampen one mf towel with you glass cleaner, and then wipe in a up down left to right motion.

Then get the 2nd mf towel do the same, and with a 3rd do the same for smear free results.
 
kenmsax said:
Do you spray product directly on windshield or microfiber towel?

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I spray on the towel for windshields but directly on the other glass. The way most windshields are angled results in you spraying as much cleaner on the dash as you get on the glass.

I have never tried using three towels but it certainly sounds like a good idea and I might try that next time.

I hate cleaning glass but it can make or break a detail. In my opinion, when someone takes shortcuts it is most obvious on the glass.


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BSoares said:
I really like Carpro Eraser for inside the glass. Cleans very well, no streaks, and smells great :)
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Eraser FTW. Got a bottle in last order. Cleans glass so easily. No streaks and no crazy buffing needed. Used on interior plastics as well. Great smell too. Thank for the suggestion.

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I use Ultimate quick detailer on the glass. Cleans nice, evaporates quickly and leaves a slight amount of protection on the glass after.
 
TopBlissGT said:
I use Ultimate quick detailer on the glass. Cleans nice, evaporates quickly and leaves a slight amount of protection on the glass after.
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I just recently tried Ult Quick Detailer on a LIGHTLY damp with water mf cloth, rubbed it on the glass then dried it with a second mf, not letting the solution dry by itself and my windows came out great - and NO smears.
 
I've had good luck also with rinseless washes and Opti-seal for doing inside glass - the bit of slickness they have definitely cuts down the effort it takes to wipe/buff the glass.
 
Just a tip when cleaning drivers side interior windshield. Because the steering wheel gets in the way..try sitting in the passenger seat and lean on the drivers seat with your left hand. This will allow you a greater reach with your right hand.
 
Don M said:
I just recently tried Ult Quick Detailer on a LIGHTLY damp with water mf cloth, rubbed it on the glass then dried it with a second mf, not letting the solution dry by itself and my windows came out great - and NO smears.
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Yep Don, I have been doing this for years with great success.
 
I use a glaze from a competitor and it works flawlessly plus leaves a tiny amount of protection against fog
 
These are the dedicated glass cleaners I've used.

Invisible glass, sprayway, D120 Glass Cleaner Concentrate, 3D Glass Cleaner Concentrate, & Pinnacle Crystal Clear Glass Cleaner.

Pinnacle glass cleaner is the best dedicated glass cleaner I've used based purely on slickness.

The best interior glass cleaner IMO is Wolfgang Uber (3oz. per Gallon) and a 245gsm chinese edgeless microfiber towel.

Fortunately, I don't remember the last time I had to clean an interior window that was gross enough to require a magic eraser.

IMO dedicated glass cleaners are a waste of time and money. Generally, the ones that are good are expensive and the alcohol based ones that are sold in concentrates are too grabby and are no more effective than 10% IPA
 
Dredogol said:
Good, you're using Stoner's Invisible Glass... awesome stuff.

I recommend using a thin Glass cleaning microfiber first (one with low ply), then buff using a regular plush microfiber.
I've had good luck with this method.
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I also have great success with Invisible Glass. I start with a short knap microfiber towel and get the window good and wet. I dry it with a waffle weave towel and then finish slowly with a soft, dry microfiber towel. I put the car in the garage, close the door and shut the lights off. Then I shine a tactical flashlight on the windows and look for streaks, spots or smears. They wipe up easily with a microfiber.
 
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