proper way to clean outside of the windows...
#1
proper way to clean outside of the windows...
i use windex and a paper towel to clean the outside of the windows but it still leaves alot of haze, is there anyway to remove the haze? what is the best way to clean the outside of windows without any haze what-so-ever? thanks...
#2
Haze on the glass? That's weird. Are you cleaning your windows in direct sunlight? I clean my windows all the time with Windex and never get haze or streaking. Try an automotive grade window cleaner like Invisible Glass. http://www.properautocare.com/9116.html
#5
Originally Posted by TXT-1
Haze on the glass? That's weird. Are you cleaning your windows in direct sunlight? I clean my windows all the time with Windex and never get haze or streaking. Try an automotive grade window cleaner like Invisible Glass. http://www.properautocare.com/9116.html
#9
Originally Posted by maxima2k2
i use windex and a paper towel to clean the outside of the windows but it still leaves alot of haze, is there anyway to remove the haze? what is the best way to clean the outside of windows without any haze what-so-ever? thanks...
I've never had much luck with windex either. I wash my car and bring it in the garage, polish/wax and do the windows last so the glass has a chance to cool. I change the paper towels frequently and still get a lot of streaking, in fact my windows look dirtier after using windex. I just never thought it was a very good product. I get better results from just washing the car and making sure to dry the glass before the water starts to dry.
#13
Originally Posted by DJ2Max
wash and wax. yes the windows.. i was told that you could clay it too, but i don't see the point.
There is also a how-to in the stickies for polishing windows.
While I haven't used a wax on my windows I have used AIO. The directions say to wipe your windows with the applicator after doing the car.
#14
Originally Posted by Bluesbrekr
Believe it or not, your windows will contain contaminents just like your paint. Clay will remove them.
#18
Originally Posted by PrinzII
I've been using Stoners Invisible Glass with microfibers and haven't changed the routine.
I picked up some Invisible Glass this weekend and I didn't know glass could get so clean. Driving my car was like watching a movie in HD.
#19
Here's a cheap but effective method....get some isopropyl alcohol from walmart or any hardware store and maix it about 50/50 with water...spray on yoour windows and squeegie off...the alcohol dissolves anything bad and is streak free...your $1 worth of alcohol will last you and extremely long time...
#20
x2 on TsingTsaoNYC's comment
Believe it or not, NEWSPAPER is the key to less streaks and haze. No matter how crappy the cleaner if you use newspaper it will not streak or haze up. I learned this back in 99 when this bum in my friend's neighborhood would clean my car. It's one of the best automotive detailing tips I've ever had. Previous to that I ALWAYS had issues with streaking or haze on windows.
Believe it or not, NEWSPAPER is the key to less streaks and haze. No matter how crappy the cleaner if you use newspaper it will not streak or haze up. I learned this back in 99 when this bum in my friend's neighborhood would clean my car. It's one of the best automotive detailing tips I've ever had. Previous to that I ALWAYS had issues with streaking or haze on windows.
#23
Clean the outside of the glass when you wash the car. Otherwise, get some Stoner Invisible Glass and use that with a microfiber towel. After the windows are pretty clean, apply a cleaner wax to them. They'll be easier to clean next time.
I use Clearkote Vanilla Moose or Klasse AIO on mine.
I use Clearkote Vanilla Moose or Klasse AIO on mine.
#25
If ya all want the secret.... it is to have two cloths prefferably 2 microfiber glass towels that are made for cleaning glass. Use one of them to clean the window with a product like invisible glass and use the other cloth to follow behind and wipe away remaining moisture. The key is to not use much product and dont leave aa bunch of product on the window or it will get the second cloth to wet and it will leave streaks.
Any questions shoot me an e-mail.
Any questions shoot me an e-mail.
#27
I see a lot of specks on the windshield in direct sunlight, and i am wondering if any of the above methods will be able to clean them up. I tried using a Auto glass cleaner from Strauss Auto and that did not help much. The grade #0000 steel wool method seems to make sense but i wanted to get feedback from anyone who used AutoGlym and if it can clean the specs.
My windshield is really clean in a way that when driving in rain, water droplets on the windshield just slide off and i don't even use the wipers to clear the glass. I only notice the specks wen driving in direct sunlight and it is driving me crazy.
My windshield is really clean in a way that when driving in rain, water droplets on the windshield just slide off and i don't even use the wipers to clear the glass. I only notice the specks wen driving in direct sunlight and it is driving me crazy.
#28
The specks in your windshield are pits from stones. They will not come off with a glass cleaner. You may have some specks that are things that are stuck in the glass, that might be removed by clay. Otherwise you have two choices:
Live with it
Buy a new windshield
Live with it
Buy a new windshield
#29
I see thousands of specks (sort of shining particles) and i doubt there are so many pits from stones, Although i can feel a couple of the pits with my fingers. Maybe i will try using clay and see if that helps. Thanks white95max.
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