What do you guys use to clean your windshields?
12-26-2006, 05:42 PM
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Newspaper works great. No lint or streaks. Try the big coffee filters too. Coffee filters leave no lint, streaks, or leave ur hand with ink. Absorb well too.
12-26-2006, 06:14 PM
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newspaper is the way to go on the inside, on the outside i use windex and steelwool pad. that combo also works badass on chrome rims. the steelwool does not scratch the chrome, leaves an incredible shine.
12-26-2006, 06:54 PM
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Coffee Filters.... sounds like a plan. I might go pick up a few for the appartment and see how it works.
Newspaper does pretty well, but I always seem to have streaks espically in the rear window. I have to crawl back in the back of the car and do this akward reach to get it clean though.
Has anyone tried waxing the inside of the windows? I have heard it works great on the out side. I think I am going to claybar my windows and all this time around.
-bryan
Newspaper does pretty well, but I always seem to have streaks espically in the rear window. I have to crawl back in the back of the car and do this akward reach to get it clean though.
Has anyone tried waxing the inside of the windows? I have heard it works great on the out side. I think I am going to claybar my windows and all this time around.
-bryan
12-26-2006, 09:15 PM
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For glass rags, I use a linen diapers. No streaks, no lint at all, and they absorb great (for obvious reasons).
I still gotta tell you guys, you're missing out if you haven't tried Dirtex.
I still gotta tell you guys, you're missing out if you haven't tried Dirtex.
12-27-2006, 04:00 AM
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Another vote for Stoner's Invisible Glass and newspaper. Never did understand why the newspaper was so much better - got the tip from a guy that has been in the business of detailing cars for 20+ years. It actually works great...
12-27-2006, 01:19 PM
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I use my windshield wipers if my windshield gets dirty. Normally my girlfriend cleans my car while I am drinking beer and watching Sportscenter - I have no idea what kind of cleaning products she uses. You guys kill me with your "hands-on" approach to car care!
12-27-2006, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cocimitch
If you guys haven't tried good ol' windex and newspaper, you're missing out. Sometimes the print rubs off on your fingers (I think ink these days is made out
of soy or something) but it does a hella job cleaning glass!
of soy or something) but it does a hella job cleaning glass!
12-27-2006, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyC
I use my windshield wipers if my windshield gets dirty. Normally my girlfriend cleans my car while I am drinking beer and watching Sportscenter - I have no idea what kind of cleaning products she uses. You guys kill me with your "hands-on" approach to car care!
12-27-2006, 06:02 PM
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stoners invisible glass FTW...
ohh and the people who have all those streaks on the inside of the windshield its prolly cause you armorall your dash...
ive learned not to do that esp. in hot *** fla..
ohh and the people who have all those streaks on the inside of the windshield its prolly cause you armorall your dash...
ive learned not to do that esp. in hot *** fla..
12-28-2006, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver_LS1
newspaper is the way to go on the inside, on the outside i use windex and steelwool pad. that combo also works badass on chrome rims. the steelwool does not scratch the chrome, leaves an incredible shine.
anybody that would use steelwool on chrome has no idea what they are doing!! don't ever do it!
12-28-2006, 11:37 AM
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HA! steelwool on chrome not scratching! lets see whos dumb enough to try that one..are you sure you dont mean a not scratch pad and not steel wool?!? either way, nothing but a soft bristiled brush and sponge goes anywhere close to my wheels..
12-28-2006, 01:08 PM
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HA! steelwool on chrome not scratching! lets see whos dumb enough to try that one..are you sure you dont mean a not scratch pad and not steel wool?!? either way, nothing but a soft bristiled brush and sponge goes anywhere close to my wheels..
i dont even use a brush near my car. sponge or microfiber
12-29-2006, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyC
I use my windshield wipers if my windshield gets dirty. Normally my girlfriend cleans my car while I am drinking beer and watching Sportscenter - I have no idea what kind of cleaning products she uses. You guys kill me with your "hands-on" approach to car care!
I have to agree.... I've cleaned the inside of my windows twice in 3 years... windex and a paper towel or two.Besides that, my windows get the same treatment my car does when I wash it... Never had any problems lol
If you guys spend this much time on the windows, I'm scared to see how long you spend waxing
