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Old 03-25-2011, 12:47 PM
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Guys i have some spots on my windows and i just about tried everything is there anything out there that works its so aggravating please help
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Stoner invisible glass with a "good" micro fiber is all I use. That combo works so well, I've never had a need/desire to try anything else.
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#0000 Steel wool with water and soap.

I've done it using ONR and steel wool. Just be sure to tape off the trip along with the body. You don't want any shavings touching the panels.
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Originally Posted by LT4vert
Stoner invisible glass with a "good" micro fiber is all I use. That combo works so well, I've never had a need/desire to try anything else.
This is my bread and butter for windows as well.

You can always clay bar windows if needed.
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#0000 Steel wool with water and soap.

I've done it using ONR and steel wool. Just be sure to tape off the trip along with the body. You don't want any shavings touching the panels.
That doesn't scratch the glass at all?

I use invisible glass also, there was some stuff i was using that alot of dealers recommended to me, but ive found invisible glass works just as well so ive just recently switched to that and am really happy with it.
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Originally Posted by funkster
this is my bread and butter for windows as well.

You can always clay bar windows if needed.
where do you get that stuff i tried clay bar its like the **** is embedded in the glass
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Originally Posted by LT4vert
Stoner invisible glass with a "good" micro fiber is all I use. That combo works so well, I've never had a need/desire to try anything else.
Stoner glass cleaner works great. Any of those foam glass cleaners in a can seem to work good. I've had the same results with Napas or Carquests glass cleaner. They seem to be the same stuff as Stoner. I just get whatever I can find cheapest.
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Originally Posted by SCULLYJR
where do you get that stuff i tried clay bar its like the **** is embedded in the glass
I can usually find Stoner's at like Home Depot or Lowes. Sometimes I pick it up at Napa/Carquest too.

Can you post any pictures of the problem area?
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stoners invisible glass here too. stuff works awesome
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You're probably gonna have to use steel wool to get those water spots out
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Originally Posted by LT4vert
Stoner invisible glass with a "good" micro fiber is all I use. That combo works so well, I've never had a need/desire to try anything else.
ditto....lot of auto detailers use this combo too
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Originally Posted by SCULLYJR
where do you get that stuff i tried clay bar its like the **** is embedded in the glass

AutoZ Advance or even WallyWorld, they all carry it...WW they have it for less than $5 either the spray bottle or the spray can.


works great!
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Another Stoners fan here. heard about it on these forums and the stuff works great!
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Stoners and newspaper. I'm sure some will have something to say about the newspaper, but it doesn't leave streaks and just works
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If I have to, I'll use newspaper as well and I've never noticed any streaks/scratches or what have you on mine and when it comes to windows, I go over with with a real fine comb cause to me there's nothing more annoying than noticing a streak after I put in the work for a clean window, lol. As for products, either microfibers or newspaper and I use that Rain-X Window Cleaner and it works just fine to me.
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hi-sheen

Ive been a glass man for 10 years and this is all we use. Its really good stuff.
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I think the stuff i used to use was CRL S50.
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I have always used stoners and newspaper...something about the ink in the paper that doesnt leave streaks. Never had any problems with it and its FREE!
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Originally Posted by BLK95-Z
hi-sheen

Ive been a glass man for 10 years and this is all we use. Its really good stuff.
I had forgotten about Hi-Sheen. It's also a great cleaner. However the only place I ever can find it is online. It is a little more expensive than even Stoner's usually too. However, right now it is on Amazon for $16.65 for a three pack. Which isn't too bad. I think it is like $8-9 a can if you buy it individually.
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Originally Posted by dabest09
You're probably gonna have to use steel wool to get those water spots out
~or believe it or not, straight vinegar on a paper towel will take hard water spots off of glass as well. Then clean as you normally would. I used to live in an apartment complex and had to deal with their stupid sprinklers(hard water) that seemed to water the cars more than the grass....grrrr.


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