Stoner Invisible Glass Cleaner With Rain Repellent Review

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Today, I decided the windows on my brothers truck were just too dirty. So i decided to use for the first time, some Stoners Invisible Glass.
It was pretty cold outside, about 1 degree celsius, so I couldn't really get as many pictures i would have wanted to but nontheless, back to the review.
Enjoy!


Products Used:
Stoners Invisible Glass with Rain Repellant
Super Absorbant Bounty
Regular Quality Microfiber (bought at Canadian Tire a couple of months ago for exclusive use on windows, it would break my heart to use my expensive ones)

First Impression
At 14.99$ for a 3 pack, I found it to be a really good buy :xyxthumbs:compared to other product out there. But I guess we'll wait to try the product first.

I started off on the back right window and let me just tell you that these windows were so dirty that they brought a new meaning to the privacy tints there are on the truck.
Here was what the window looked like before.

Test 1 - Before
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I proceeded to misting the window a couple of times. I let the spray stay on for about 5-10 seconds and proceeded to wipe it off with some really absorbant Bounty Towels.
This got all of the grime and dirt off the windows in an instant. I thought for sure i would have had to break out the hose.
The bottle says that for best results and extra protection to apple it twice.
After buffing it with a microfiber, here was the result. (please excuse the spots at the bottom, i buffed those out right after i noticed them

Test 1 - After
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I figured i would give it try on the front passenger window which was even dirtier. Below is shot of the dirty window. It looks as if I took it with a dirty lens on the camera for how dirty they are.

Test 2 Passenger Window - Before
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But not to frett, Stoners invisible glass cleaned it all right up. And after applying it twice here are the results. I remain truly blown away by this product.

Test 2 Passenger Window - After
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Did i have any problems with the windows that were capable of defrosting?
Not even in the least. The rear window of the 4Runner cleaned up just like the other windows. I remember having problems with other cleaners when cleaning windows that had defrost elements on them, But not with Stoners Invisible Glass.
Its too bad i don't have any pictures but I can assure you it came flawless.

I proceeded in finishing the rest of the car, applying Stoners Invisible Glass to both the inside and outside to the rest of the windows on the truck including the windshield.

Next thing I would like to see if it can actually repel water the way its suppose to.
But for that it would have to rain. So i'll have to follow up with everyone on that. But I don't forsee this product letting me down.

But i'll tell you what. The bottle doesn't lie, it definitely made the windows look like Invisible Glass!

Hope you enjoyed my first review.
 
nice review, i've always enjoyed using IG... :props:
 
Nice Review! Stoners has always made a very good glass cleaner. It's much too cold up there for me.
 
Thanks for the review. I have used stoners for quite a while, but not with the repellent.

Could you update your review a few times over the next few weeks and let us know about durability?
 
Your post made me have a "duh" moment. I always spray IG on a dirty window and wipe with a microfiber. Of course the microfiber then gets absolutely filthy and stained. I don't know why I never thought of using a paper towel FIRST, then follow up with a microfiber. :dunno:
 
Thanks for all the comments Guys!. And Yes its starting to get cold up here. Thats montreal for ya.
I'll make sure to keep you guys posted on the durability.

Muddy, I was about to wipe the filthy window with the microfiber and something in my mind just told me it wasn't right lol. So I ran in to get some Paper towels. LOL.
 
Nice review. It's always a good idea to clean up dirty windows with paper towels or shop towels first, and then follow up with microfiber for that streak-free shine.

Again, great review and be sure to update this thread on whether the rain repellant is any good or not. :xyxthumbs:
 
I did a review of this some months back. Still using it on a couple of the cars. It does seem to clean well, almost as well as the original Invisible Glass. I suspect the rain repellant is quite light and falls off rather quickly however. Not anywhere near the length of protection from one application of Aquapel. I will say that the rain repellant doesnt seem to enhance or harm Aquapel'd glass.

I rather like this and many other Stoners products.
 
I love Stoner's IG with rain repellant.

Killrwheels has a good opinion on that it does not seem to last very long depending on weather conditions.

I use it once per week and if it is raining for 3-4 days you can see that it does start losing the protection compared to the first day, probably just a combination of the water and pressure from the wipers.

Otherwise it seems to hold up well for me.
 
Nice review. I do wonder how easy or difficult it is to buff out all of the streaking. I know that using Rain-X works great, but is a PITA to buff out all of the streaks.
 
bmw5541 said:
Nice review. I do wonder how easy or difficult it is to buff out all of the streaking. I know that using Rain-X works great, but is a PITA to buff out all of the streaks.
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Actually it required little to no effort.
Compared to Rain-x this went on so easily, i was almost having fun doing it. :P I applied it the first time to remove all the dirt and get the window clean. Then i applied it again another 2 times and buffed it out so easily with a microfiber. It hasn't rained here yet (not that i'm hoping for it to) but even if it only lasts about a month, it was so easy to apply that I wouldn't mind doing this again. Thanks for all your nice comments.
 
bmw5541 said:
Nice review. I do wonder how easy or difficult it is to buff out all of the streaking. I know that using Rain-X works great, but is a PITA to buff out all of the streaks.
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If you mist the surface with water, it buffs out very easily.
 
I didn't know they had IG with rain repellant. There's not one stoner product I've regretted buying or wouldn't buy again. IG w/ newspaper FTW. I've tried the More Shine and will never use anything else on my tires expecially since they're treaded on part of the side wall and the spray works great. I've also used their carpet cleaner which is awesome as well. It helps to live so close to Summit as I can get these for $3.99 and tax.
 
If anyone is using Rain-X they owe it to themselves to try Aquapel. You will never go back. Its easier to apply and remove, it lasts longer, and it doesnt make the window wipers chatter.
 
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