Any tips for cleaning windows?

mdmarauder said:
Invisible Glass by Stoner Products works very well.
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I started using Invisible Glass and now scream at the thought of Windex. Get this stuff, it's the best glass cleaner I have ever used. You won't be sorry. :banana:
 
The Real Glass CLeaner Answer!!

OK--After my last reply -- I got real help--from Ms. M of course--After fussing over the glass not being clean after doing what all have said here--I asked her and she said--" Why don't you check with the glass professionals--you know--those guys who make a living selling glass and mirrows -clean to everyone--they surely must know".....Well I called the glass shop we have done business with and low and behold--they said of course we have that stuff --drop by -- we sell it in a spray can form..so I did..

It's call " CRL Sprayway" Glass Cleaner......and it is for the first time --perfect and clean and leaves no mess and streaks and is wonderfull---so..

Like most things in life --it's right in front of our noses---just ask those who deal in it each day for a living--they gotta know---try it--you'll like it..........

Tom
 
Smoke It!

mdmarauder said:
Invisible Glass by Stoner Products works very well. When I can't find it I use the 20/20.
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Do you smoke it? :rock:
 
AndyB said:
What is the 1st 50/50 solution that you use? I understand teh 2nd 50/50 miv is vinegar/water for final rinse.
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My post was more than a year ago, but my solution hasn't changed. Both 50/50 solutions are half water, half vinegar, in a spray bottle. This works on all glass and chrome items on the MM, as well as our aluminum wheels. You will need to apply a tad more elbow grease here, but the shine is worth it, as is your true "streak free" finish that won't attract more dust, dirt and grime to that surface.

BTW, when I wash my MM, I rinse the soap off with cold water from the garden hose. Then I wash it all one more time, with a 25 percent vinegar/75 percent water solution, before drying. The residue of soap and other car cleaners only attract more dirt. A clean rinse with a vinegar solution removes that residue. The surface should be smooth and slick to your hand.

Before y'all flame me about vinegar being an acid that's going to eat my clear coat, it hasn't yet. And, it tastes pretty good on my salad, with a touch of oil.
 
james_hart6 said:
Sarge is right on this one. Years ago, in a different life, I managed an automobile cleanup shop for used car dealers. Clean glass was critical - even to the point of cleaning the side windows down an inch to make sure there was no "line" 1/4" at the top where it rests in the door frame. We used vinegar, water and crumpled newspaper; the only caveat is that you've got to not over do the vinegar or your MM will have a non-factory authorized odor <g> and the newsprint will come off of the paper onto your hands or upholstery, so don't leave the old paper in the car as you crumple up a new sheet.

Some commercial products work well too, but I've never had a problem using vinegar/water (assuming the temperature is above 32 degrees f.!)

Your mileage may vary <g>.

Jim
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Jim, you own that bodyshop on Gratiot?
 
The cap on the Invisible Glass has a sticker that says "Stoner Approved" or something like that.

It smells like...well...it has a certian fume to it:D
 
mdmarauder said:
Invisible Glass by Stoner Products works very well. When I can't find it I use the 20/20.
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I use a product called Vinyl Window Cleaner, made by Zep. Contains a silicone protectant, and says "cleans all plastic and vinyl windows, including most after market tinted windows. Silicone protectant reduces scratching of surface by grit and dirt"
Does a good job on the tint, but streaks on regular glass. I got it at Home Depor or lowes, in the house window tint area.
 
After I wash and dry the MM, I clean the chamois and wipe the windows off inside and out with that. I like to do it in bright sunshine, so it helps dry it. I buy a roll of the cheapest towels I can find to use on my glass. The high dollar bounty towels seem to have some sort of chemical in them to make them soft, but it seems to leave an oily like residue on the glass. I like to use alcohol/water mixture on the glass, (then a little scotch/water mixture for me when I finish :up: ). I used to work for a coffee/vending company and would use coffee filters to clean the glass. Lint and streak free.
 
The Dealer installed the tint on my glass months before I bought my MM. I was not aware that NH3 window cleaners were harmfull to the tint films. Is it bad for all films our just certain brands? Is the vinegar/water mix neutral or can it harm the tint as well? This is the first time I've had non factory tint on my glass. Thanks for any additional education anyone can pass on to this tint virgin...
 
As stupid as this sounds, I always clean my windows with a bath towel moist with plain ol' water. Then I go over the window with a clean, dry towel. I nver have streaks, but if I use chemicals I get streaks and a "filmy" residue. I found the towel technique to work the best. I found this one day by accident when working at a shop cleaning cars when I was in high school.

Eric
 
If I use just plain water on my tint...what is the best way to dry them with out doing any damage to the tint?
 
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