Interior window cleaners

[RHestand]

I would like to ask if anyone has any suggestions as to what works for you.

I've tried most of the household stuff, but it seems like the inside of the windshield always shows streaks with the sunlight coming in at different angles, like while driving the next day.

I've asked the local car wash, but I have not found anyone there that knows what they use. ("It's that stuff that comes in a big can. ")

The reason I'm using this forum for advice, is I tried Back To Black on my vinyle trim like someone '?' on TDR suggested yesterday, and that stuff is great, so I'm hoping to get lucky again.

I've also tried mixing ammonia or vinegar with water, but I still get the streaking with either cloth or paper towels.

Any home-brews, products or ideas are appreciated.

Ray

 

[BarryG]

I have found that most cleaners do pretty good but the streaks are the problem. I have the best success with using vinegar and water and using wadded up newspaper as the towel.

 

[Slow Six]

I use and like John Deere glass cleaner.

 

[NNovak]

Any window cleaner with a micro fiber cloth or newspaper works best.

I just did our car window with a rain ex cloth and after it filmed, I used a cotton cloth it came out streak free.

 

[HPetrat]

I have been very satisfied with the bottled window wipes, Windex or Simoniz, worked well without leaving streaks.

I have also used glass cleaners purchased directly from a glass/windshield replacement shop in conjunction with crunched-up newspaper for the best finish.



HP

 

[donnier]

If you have tinted the front windows, dont use any cleaner that has ammonia in it as it will turn the tint purple.

Iv had good luck with Stoners Invisiglass.

It comes as either a foam or spray bottle.

Works great IMHO.

 

[Allnew2Me]

The best method I have found is to use any of the usual window cleaners first. They remove the haze that forms from the outgassing of the plastic and upholstery when the truck sits in the sun. The problem is the residue that is left behind that you can't see until the sun hits it. I have found that a clean microfiber rag that is damp, not wet will remove the last of the haze and leave it clean. If there are any traces left I use a clean dry T-shirt rag to wipe down the window and that will get it about as clean as it can get.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

If you have tinted the front windows, dont use any cleaner that has ammonia in it as it will turn the tint purple.

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This is so true. Any cleaner with amonia , amonia-D or the like will distroy tint.



I swear by Stoner's. It cleans bugs easy too.

Stoners invisible Glass A+++





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[Crash&Burn]

A clean, warm, damp, chamois... ..... I've tried most cleaners without much luck... ... ... .

If I can find Stoner I will try it... ... ...

 

[DieselDoghouse]

IMHO the real secret is in what NNovak said — newspaper— all the products clean well, I use Stoners, but THEN your recycled paper-towels, wipes, etc leave their residue behind which magically appears as it dries (as you turn your back) NOTHING cleans like a crumpled white/black newspaper!

 

[Regcabguy]

Stoner's glass products.

This is so true. Any cleaner with amonia , amonia-D or the like will distroy tint.



I swear by Stoner's. It cleans bugs easy too.

Stoners invisible Glass A+++





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Another vote for Invisible Glass. I guess it takes a 60's survivor to know how to clean glass properly.

 

[Loren]

My opinion is that it matters what you wipe the glass with as much as what you use to clean it.



I have used several cleaners: Windex, Stoner's Invisible Glass, and my homemade stuff which is a tablespoon of Simple Green in a quart or so of water (or denatured alcohol in the winter). They all leave streaks if I wipe with a paper towel.



I have used the micro-fiber cloths with better success, but the best cleaning I have gotten so far is by wiping with a clean, old, white tee-shirt.



Good luck,

Loren

 

[georgej]

Turtle wax has a clear window cleaner that works very good and I've used Invisable glass for years! Try it!

 

[CDonaldson]

I use the window cleaner that WalMart sells, white spray can, blue lettering, think it just says glass cleaner. Has no amonia. I use the blue shop towels an polish it off with a micro-fiber cloth.



The fellow that installed my tint will only use this stuff, says it will never discolor the tint. He uses the blue shop cloths and the micro fiber cloths. Monkey see - monkey do. No streaks, just nice clean windows. Now all I have to do is teach the dogs how to clean the windows.



CD

 

[JCyrbok]

I use my grandmothers tried and true window cleaner. 50% water and 50% white vinegar (by volume). Works excellant. I use it on my vehicle windows and house window. 75 years of Grandma's experience cant be wrong, LOL.



Does smell like vinegar for a day, but I like that, reminds me of my grand ma



Hope this helps,

J-

 

[Radshooter]

Here is another vote for "Invisible Glass" and newspaper. Another trick showed to me by an old-timer was to use vertical strokes on the outside, and horizontal strokes on the inside (or vice-versa), but that way, if you do get a streak, you know if it is inside or outside the window.

 

[RHestand]

Hey guys, thanks a bunch for all the great ideas. I'll definately be doing some experimenting to see what works best for me.

Yesterday I did try reg. Windex and newspaper. Huge improvement re: streaking, but I still missed some spots inside the front window that I couldn't see till later, so I'll be going out this morning to try the old t-shirt idea.

I do like like the Rainex idea with the dry haze, as you can easily see if you've missed anything as soon as the haze forms. I've used it and liked on the outside, but never thought to try it on the inside.

Thanks again everyone,

Ray

 

[Loren]

Now all I have to do is teach the dogs how to clean the windows.



CD

CD,



I'd be happy if I could just teach them to keep their noses off the glass.



Loren

 

[CRuth]

Just a word on rainx. Great stuff on the outside. The anti fog product for the inside? I won't ever make that mistake again.

 

[Grayhackle]

I use 1 tablespoon of kerosene in one gallon of water. Water, container and rags must be clean! I generally squeegee the excess, then wipe with a paper towel. Works for house windows too if any of you are stuck with that job. If solution gets dirty before the job is finished you will notice streaks.