technique for cleaning lower inside of windshield
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technique for cleaning lower inside of windshield every time i go to clean the inside of my windshield, i get very frustrated when i have to clean the bottom of it. i tried wrapping a paper towel onto a swiffer handle, but it's still coming out bad. 
also, as far as cleaning products, i've never really found one that is a true 'streak free'... but i havent tried a lot. so any recommendations would be great. i got a microfiber window cloth the other day but havent tried it yet. i did a search and heard a lot of people recommend stoners and use a newspaper... why use a newspaper? wont the ink come off?
also, as far as cleaning products, i've never really found one that is a true 'streak free'... but i havent tried a lot. so any recommendations would be great. i got a microfiber window cloth the other day but havent tried it yet. i did a search and heard a lot of people recommend stoners and use a newspaper... why use a newspaper? wont the ink come off?
Newspaper is lint-free. I used to work at the local paper, so I would bring home extra blank before it got tossed and used that. Works great.
I've also used Dragon Fibre cloths with glass cleaners with great success.
-Mike
I've also used Dragon Fibre cloths with glass cleaners with great success.
-Mike
a simple terry cloth works great for me for getting our streaks. Just take your chamois wipe off all the water or spots, then take your terry cloth while the window is still alittle wet..and wipe till its dry..no streaks. Im sure theres other methods, but this is the simplest and has always worked for me. I hate streaks.
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i dont think my original wording of my question emphasised enough that i also need advice on how to reach the lower part of the windshield without needing to remove ribs to reach over the steering wheel and dash
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bring it to denton and ill clean it for ya.
microfiber and Sprayway brand Glass cleaner.
I usually just wipe the inside of the glass with the MF, thats all thats needed.
microfiber and Sprayway brand Glass cleaner.
I usually just wipe the inside of the glass with the MF, thats all thats needed.
Originally Posted by slayer_taunu
i dont think my original wording of my question emphasised enough that i also need advice on how to reach the lower part of the windshield without needing to remove ribs to reach over the steering wheel and dash
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Eh, I'm 6'4" and it's still a long reach for me...I'll just keep using my infomercial piece of plastic 
Originally Posted by MeentSS02
I got one of these from Wal-Mart...it actually does do a good job.
, its awesome. but reaching, stoners and newspaper does the trick for me. 
a CLEAN microfiber, stoners IG and a good stretch works good for me, i also take off the t-tops seems to make a little more room to reach down the windshield but i guess you hardtop guys are sol
Originally Posted by kraaazymike
sheesh i barely make 5'8" and its not a problem reach for me. reach for the stars people!
I'm about 6'5", and even my long *** arms can't do a good job cleaning that damned windshield. I can even stand outside the car and reach in to the bottom part of the windshield. But my wiping technique leaves nothing but swirls.
Did I mention these stretched out windshields SUCK on these cars?
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Originally Posted by hondo
a CLEAN microfiber, stoners IG and a good stretch works good for me, i also take off the t-tops seems to make a little more room to reach down the windshield but i guess you hardtop guys are sol
The t-tops off helps, just reach your arm as far as possible to get it. It may take a little contorting but you'll get it. I use newspaper and generic glass cleaner, works well. Thread Starter
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Originally Posted by thetastelingers
I am 6'-4" tall. my long arms come in handy.
do you have any prospects of getting taller?
hehe
do you have any prospects of getting taller?
hehe
