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Old 12-18-2001, 11:30 AM
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Default What's the best window cleaner?

I've used windex for years, but either I have a bad batch or they changed the formula. I find it too soapy. How bout it? :mad :chevy
Old 12-18-2001, 11:31 AM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (MardiGrasMan)

I've always used windex, but I notice that my wipers chatter a lot after I use it. I thought about trying some of that "invisible glass" stuff.
Old 12-18-2001, 11:46 AM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (MardiGrasMan)

I use that Armor All window cleaner & b/w newspaper (not the color pages). That has been the best at getting the hazy build-up off the inside of the windshield.

Next tip, I've also switched over to using Murphy's Oil Soap on the interior. That seems to work much better than the various "automotive" interior cleaners.
Old 12-18-2001, 12:05 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (Nathan Plemons)

PepBoys has a product called Invisable Glass
Old 12-18-2001, 12:53 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (jwade91)

I use the Armor all cleaner also along with terry cloth towels... if you have tinted windows, you need to make sure what you use is safe on them.
Old 12-18-2001, 01:14 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (Springer's 95)

I know this is going to sound :crazy: but I always go over mine with a dry terry bonnent on my small random orbital buffer after cleaning them. It removes any streaks on the glass.

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Old 12-18-2001, 02:24 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (MardiGrasMan)

I skeet a 50/50 vinegar & water solution on the glass surfaces then polish with a newspaper. Works great for me! :)
Old 12-18-2001, 02:47 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (onedef92)

I skeet a 50/50 vinegar & water solution on the glass surfaces then polish with a newspaper. Works great for me! :)
I do the same and it never smears :yesnod:
Old 12-18-2001, 03:14 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (CowboyNVette)

Stoners is the very best. They sale over the net or you can get it at Pep Boys.
Old 12-18-2001, 04:12 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (MardiGrasMan)

Vote: Windex
Old 12-18-2001, 05:29 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (CowboyNVette)

dont even need that much, 1 capfull of vineger in a bottle of tap water is plenty and the newspaper. Nothing works better or is cheaper. Thats an old old trick from professional car shows.
Old 12-18-2001, 06:37 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (MardiGrasMan)

TSP (trisodiumphosphate) is what I use on all my windows...house and car.
Old 12-18-2001, 08:22 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (Nathan Plemons)

I've always used windex, but I notice that my wipers chatter a lot after I use it. I thought about trying some of that "invisible glass" stuff.
I've been using Invisible Glass for quite some time, both for cars and for everything in the house! Love the stuff! I find it works best with one of those "miracle cloths" ... keep turning the cloth so it stays fairly dry and you won't have any streaks!

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Old 12-18-2001, 09:02 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (MardiGrasMan)

I think Windex is the worst by itself. I use windex spray, wipe with a damp cotton towel and finish with a dry diaper. :cheers:
Old 12-18-2001, 09:28 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (red-y)

A friend who's a fanatical show car nut turned me onto Glass Plus and the B&W pages of the daily newspaper. Works great, no streaks whatsoever. Stay away from Windex, it has ammonia in it.
Old 12-18-2001, 09:56 PM
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Default Re: What's the best window cleaner? (MardiGrasMan)

I really like the aerosol glass cleaner that GM sells - works wonderfully.

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