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Old 01-24-2017, 07:02 PM
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For some reason, I cannot get my glass spotless. It looks good after I do it but there are streaks and blotches all over. I use paper towels, spray way glass cleaner and newspapers to no avail. What does everybody else use to get the job done. Thanks. I appreciate it very much.
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Easiest and best way for me is to use Griots Garage spray wax. Spotless with no stresks or smudges. The more you use it the easier it is.
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Had the same problems when I used Windex; switched to Invisible Glass a few years ago and haven't had a problem with streaks or spots since. Can buy it at most auto parts stores.
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still like newspaper..
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I use Invisible Glass and newspaper. I'd like to say that it's spotless but it isn't!
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Don't bother with the newspaper, the ink smears and paper towels are worthless. Invisible Glass and microfiber towels are your best bet.
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mira fiber towel found on ebay
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Don't bother with the newspaper, the ink smears and paper towels are worthless. Invisible Glass and microfiber towels are your best bet.
^^ What he said, but use 1 MF to wipe on and another 1 to wipe off. Very
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Originally Posted by jay c smith
For some reason, I cannot get my glass spotless. It looks good after I do it but there are streaks and blotches all over. I use paper towels, spray way glass cleaner and newspapers to no avail. What does everybody else use to get the job done. Thanks. I appreciate it very much.
Do you use armorall on the dash or leather cleaner or air fresheners?
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Do you use armorall on the dash or leather cleaner or air fresheners?
Very good question. I have heard of "stuff" used on the dash omitting a haze that gets on the glass. Is it true? Could be.
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I use Invisible Glass with the micro fiber tool they sell. Looks great until the sun hits it at certain angles. It's never ending.
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Very good question. I have heard of "stuff" used on the dash omitting a haze that gets on the glass. Is it true? Could be.
Definitely true.
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Originally Posted by GREENKAR
^^ What he said, but use 1 MF to wipe on and another 1 to wipe off. Very
All you need to know.
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try GM Glass Cleaner and newspapers.


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Originally Posted by 919cw313
Do you use armorall on the dash or leather cleaner or air fresheners?
no I don't
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GM glass cleaner is the best window cleaner I have used. After cleaning the window take a clean dry cotton towel and buff the glass.
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Newspaper is the key to a clean glass. Use newspaper with any cleaner.

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I use the Mira fiber cloth, also known as the miracle cloth from Southern Car Parts, a forum vendor. They work really well on glass and any non-porous hard surface. No need for any cleaning product. You wet the towel with warm water and after soaking it, wring out real good and your ready to go. I also use the invisible glass tool with the cloth attached.
Works great and no smears. If the cloth dries out, just re-wet, wring out and yout ready to continue. Machine washable and yes they can be bleached. Good luck.
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One thing I have found is FIRST ckean your glass with a clay bar. Now you have CLEAN glass to start with.
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Originally Posted by jay c smith
For some reason, I cannot get my glass spotless. It looks good after I do it but there are streaks and blotches all over. I use paper towels, spray way glass cleaner and newspapers to no avail. What does everybody else use to get the job done. Thanks. I appreciate it very much.
Inside or outside?

If we're talking about the outside, I like Zaino's abrasive glass polish. This is the only stuff I've used that will take off that invisible residue that lets you see where the wipers sweep when the glass gets a little damp. Water spots polish away. Removes stuff that no amount of cleaners, solvents, newspapers, clay bars, etc. will even touch. Don't use it on your paint.


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