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Old May 4, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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Since I've owned the car, the insides of the windows have always had a layer of grime I can't seem to get off. Windex, Invisible Glass, Dishsoap, using newpapers, towels, just can't seem to get it off. Whats the best way to completely get this off? Tired of cleaning these massive windows.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 04:56 AM
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Maybe just a little bit of Bar Keeper's Friend? I'm talking just a small amount too! Too much and it will scratch the **** out of it if I remember correctly.

Or maybe try some Castrol Superclean on it?
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Old May 4, 2009 | 07:21 AM
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Try a clay bar. Works well on the outside for tree sap, overspray and bugs.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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Are the windows tinted?

Distilled white vinegar or isopropyl alcohol might be options.
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Originally Posted by KW4life06
Since I've owned the car, the insides of the windows have always had a layer of grime I can't seem to get off. Windex, Invisible Glass, Dishsoap, using newpapers, towels, just can't seem to get it off. Whats the best way to completely get this off? Tired of cleaning these massive windows.
I had similar issue when i got the car. Tried most of things available until a random trip to bed bath n beyond.

Its a $5 spray glass cleaner in a black bottle and it works Great!
My windows had a layer of dirt basically and this got rid of it.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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I was thinking try vinegar. They aren't tinted, and it's just the front and rear. I'm assuming it's armourall that got on it at some point
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Old May 4, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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Lately i've found that after i clean them with glass cleaner...i can take a microfiber towel (semi-dry) and rub the streaks and other smudges out. Gotta be in the right light to see some of them. I fu(kin hate cleaning widows!!! Just when you think they are clean you drive into the sun and
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^^^ lol
I can vouch for that but again i am so glad i found that glass cleaner i mentioned some where up there.
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