I've got a white 09' with the dual panel roofs so at lot of dark glass on top. I'm looking for some good recommendations on the best stuff out there to clean the exterior glass on a 7th Gen. I tend to get these water spots that won't wash off and can get pretty noticeable (to me at least) if left untreated. I dry my car most of the time, but if I'm getting home late at night and it's raining, it will dry on the car in the garage, etc. I used to have some glass cleaner that was kind of the consistency of lotion and did a good job, but it took a lot of rubbing. Just trying to see what the best current products are for this.

Thanks in advance!!

 

Eagle One would usually be my go to glass cleaner. Do you guys have that down there?

 

windex and some news paper trust me, give it a try..

 

Stoners Invisible glass and a glass microfiber towel for me. If I can't find Stoners, Sprayway works pretty dag gum good too.

 

I am a fan of Stoners as well

 

another vote for stoners invisible glass. it's safe for tint too since it doesn't contain ammonia like windex

 

stoners invisible galss and a few microfibre towels is my goto glass cleaner/towel choice...

if theres water spots on the windows ad there not comming off you may need to try using a claybar on the windows...it should help pull the deposits off the glass

if that doesnt work then you would have to step it up to polishing the glass using a rotary or DA

if you have questions about anything in this post let me know and ill try to go into more detail...(i love detailing)

 

I use sprayway, There was a sale by my house a can of sprayway for 2.69. Needless to say I stocked up, and I couldn't be happier.

 

^^^
This. The only glass cleaner worth it's weight imo.

 

Stoners is great!!! Only use newspaper on outside surfaces. Griot's Microfiber towels on the inside

 

i use something called steel wool... i spray a good amount of window cleaner then scrub away with steel wool and it takes off water spots/stains on windows easily.. hope that helps

 

eagle one streaks on me all the time. but i still use it cause the stoners crap is alot worse imo.

 

You using dirty underwear to wipe it off or something

 

Rubbing alcohol. $2.00 at your local Wal Mart. Takes off all the water spots for a fraction of the price of the window cleaners. Just make sure you keep it off the rubber seals.

 

this.

 

Sprayway glass cleaner and a microfiber towel, get them both at Costco.



for actually removing water spots I run a DA over the window.

 

i just use microfiber towels and plain ol water. buy the towels at costco for way cheaper then anywhere else.

 

Meguiars NXT Generation Glass Cleaner is awesome. Use a microfiber or a terry cloth towel and you won't be let down.

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+G13324

 

Stoners works well, so does Windex multi-surface with vinegar. Its Ammonia Free so its save on tints.

 

the windex with vinegar is for treated glass, ie., tinted. regular glass cleaner discolors the tint.

 

^^^^says it all. best thing i seen yet

 

What cut pad do you use? White?

 

0000 Steel wool and windex w/ ammonia (for outside windows).

Dont scrub too hard. Yes you might get some marring but its not even noticeable compared to a spot free windshield.

 

Ive used white vineger on my paint and glass and it worked without further damage

 

I have used my PC, white 4" pad, and Autoglym's glass polish to remove water spots on glass before. However, before polishing, I have also clayed my glass to remove contaminants.

 

Autoglym glass polish. Hm. I'll have to give that a try. I was gonna just go ahead and use my Autoglym SRP but the glass seems more appropriate. thanks for the product recommendation.

 

And curious, is it a cream or a liquid?

 

water and dry it off with a microfiber cloth thats it easy beter than windex and all thos chemicals

 

good luck with that.

 

Thanks but I dont need luck becaus this is what I do and it works good with streak free windows

 

Sorry if I came across sounding like a **** as I certainly believe that straight up water and a microfiber can lead to a clean, streak free window but we're talking about water spots here and straight up water won't do the trick on those pesky little bastards.

 

Agreed. Also if there is any trace of anything on your windshield you are now grinding it into your windshield with little to no lubrication. Window scratches might not be the most noticeable thing but they are there and they do not come out easy.

 

excellent point.

 

wow crazy my friend told me but didnt beleive will try

 

lmfao

 

You know the window cleaner that janatiors use
lol I use that kind!
Works good no streaks and cleans well
Its just called Glass Cleaner in a Metal Spray can

 

Check out the Duragloss line of products. I recall that they have a glass cleaner that takes some elbow grease, but really takes the water spots off. It seems like you'd need something with some grit, as the water spots are mineral deposits.

 

I just use a glass cleaner along with newspaper and I get the best results. Nothing special

 

Cassady & Self makes their own glass cleaner. This stuff is safe for tint smells good, makes chrome shine, and comes out in a cool foam. Here is a link to the company but you have to ask about the cleaner. http://www.cassadyandselfglass.com/feedback.htm

 

Do not use Steel wool. I take it back.

My windshield is not safe when facing the sunset...all i see is thousands of tiny dots that illuminate. Fcken dangerous.