Washing Your Windows

[boostdq]

Hi guys. Its pretty sad when you have to post up about how to clean your windows, but i must be retarded or something. I cant get the dam things streakless. Is there a secret technique or product that i dont know about. How do you show guys do it.

Cheers

[Malz34]

The problem with streaking all comes down to what rag/cloth you are using.

Gotta use rags that feel really dry and rough (towels, flannelet etc)

not smooth or soft...

Best method i have found is.....

Use 2 rags, spray glass and wipe with first rag till most of window cleaner gone...doesn't have to be perfect then spray the glass again but a bit less and wipe with second rag until dry and all streaks gone.

the more dry your rags are the better the result

[steve33]

i just use a chamois when i was the car. works a treat

[subie]

windex and newspaper mate

[R33 S2]

fill a spray bottle with water. add a bit of vinegar and use newspaper

[boostdq]

Wow. Newspaper. Wouldnt have thought that would of worked. I was using the softest rag i could find

[madevo3]

i got told from a mate who use to detail ferraris he used lemon juice and some water and they bought the windows up like a mirror.

i used it on my car and it worked but dont get it on ya rubbers around ya window or it makes it go white

[infamous_t]

After the car has dried from being washed, I use the Meguires no streak window cleaner.

Works wonders.

[funkymonkey]

a small amount of vinegar + water in an atomiser (bunnings $1 special)

spray on, and wipe with newspaper (herald sun/the age works best...).

[partyboy73]

All of the above works but if you want it looking really wicked then let whatever you have used fully dry, then get yourself one of those microfibre dust cloths (got mine in a $2 shop for... $2 ) It also works really wicked on your paint work, makes it come up as if you had it cut and polished, everything needs to be completely dry to do it properly. I have one for my windows, one for the paint work and one for the mags

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Windex or Methalated Spritrs and a clean cloth.

[chrissyo]

is metho bad for window tint?

[75coupe]

very mild soapy water on window tint only I wouldn't trust anyhting else, especially if you don't know what quality tinting film you have..

+1 for newspaper and vinegar...

Although after washing my car I usually stop by the servo and use their paper towels and if your careful you don't get the lint effect...

[EJD001]

Meguires have a special glass cleaner that is safe for tinted windows... its ll ive ever used on my old car... havent cleaned the windows on the skyline since i had it... just washed the car a few times!!

[EJD001]

http://www.meguiars.com.au/product_2006.php?search=yes

I use the top one...

[phenline]

i use this window cleaning foam and a special square like pillow made for cleaning car windows it is soft but slightly Abrasive after i rub the foam of with it i go over it with a micro fibre cloth. After that they are pretty much crystal.

Oh and i got both products from supercheap auto.

Edited July 24, 2008 by phenline

[chrissyo]

phenline i think i have both the products you are talking about! i found the spray worked awsome sometimes and others it streaked really bad...figured i was using to much of it. I may have to try it with a 2nd cloth to wipe at the end and see how i go.

In regards to metho i think it stuffed my rear window tint(old man put it in my washer bottle) the tint likes whiteish from the inside but i noticed it not long after i got the car so i dont know if it was like it when i got it.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

is metho bad for window tint?

phenline i think i have both the products you are talking about! i found the spray worked awsome sometimes and others it streaked really bad...figured i was using to much of it. I may have to try it with a 2nd cloth to wipe at the end and see how i go.

In regards to metho i think it stuffed my rear window tint(old man put it in my washer bottle) the tint likes whiteish from the inside but i noticed it not long after i got the car so i dont know if it was like it when i got it.

Metho is a window cleaner, as I read last time.

But I would not use it on your window tint.

I ment clean the outside of the windows with metho don't rub it in on the inside where your tint is.

[chrissyo]

oh tint it on the inside! DER...wonder whats up with my rear window looking murkey white then. hmm

But yeah ontopic newspaper is the best ive found so far.

[Fry_33]

You can also try detailing clay on the window exteriors before using your preferred cleaning method. It should remove fallout crap and get them nice and smooth.