Glass cleaner, what do you use

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Post Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:10 pm

As per the title really. Im a dirty smoker and the insides of the windows could do with a clean, whats the best stuff to get crystal clear windows
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Post Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:18 pm

I've recently used autoglyms products which leave a decent result (but only as it was free with my BMW Car magazine subscription!). Prior to that, I've used water with a bit of vinegar added which has always worked for me. Leaves an authentic chip shop smell in your car too! :D
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Post Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:27 pm

I hear newspaper is supposed to be good as well, something to do with the ink but they now sell papers where the ink does not come off on your hands. Never tried it though.

Arn't the autoglyms products a bit dusty?
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Post Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:43 pm

Cotty180 wrote:I hear newspaper is supposed to be good as well, something to do with the ink but they now sell papers where the ink does not come off on your hands. Never tried it though.

Arn't the autoglyms products a bit dusty?
It is a bit dusty, but i just wipe the dash down with a damp cloth or antistatic duster. Autoglym is way overpriced for what it is but this lot was free so I can't complain. Heard the same about newspaper but never tried it myself.
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Post Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:02 pm

http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/stoner-invis ... p-175.html

crystal glass with NO smears

nothing comes close


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Post Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:59 pm

I use Einsett glass polish or Megs NXT glass cleaner if I need a quick clean.

Heard very good things about the Stoners stuff Jon recommended (Well must be good if Sir Jon uses it!)
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Post Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:14 pm

c76jon , thanks for the tip went on that site ended up ordering £76 worth of stuff to try.... oh well least it will get used when it stops raining
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Post Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:06 am

Dont know if anyone else has used it but my screen was already a mess, looked like some nobber had put wheel acid on it and it had eaten into the glass, so I tried T-cut glass polish, its a proper polishing compound not just a cleaner, been using it for about 3 months now and my screen has gradually got worse and worse to the point I ordered a new one from the dealers on Thursday.

I wont be using polish on car glass again :x
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Post Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:03 am

I just use neat windscreen wash on a Jay-cloth :o:
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Post Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:19 am

c76jon wrote:http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/stoner-invis ... p-175.html

crystal glass with NO smears

nothing comes close


jon
Looks good, think ill get a bottle and give it a go

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Post Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:59 am

c76jon wrote:http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/stoner-invis ... p-175.html

crystal glass with NO smears

nothing comes close


jon
First class product.
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Post Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:14 pm

Tesco Value Window Cleaner :eek:
Cheap as chips, but does the job! :D
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Post Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:30 pm

Sparkle :eek:
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Post Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:31 am

water, a few drops of vinegar and kitchen towel. It does the job
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Post Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:46 am

Mr Muscle :cool:
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Post Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:14 am

Autoglym Glass cleaner.
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Post Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:56 am

Dan318-is wrote:Mr Muscle :cool:

Actually Mr Muscle glass cleaner does contain vinegar and works as well as anything ive ever used or seen.I cant see, pardon the pun, in paying anything more unless your a brand snob.
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Post Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:07 pm

bryang wrote:I cant see, pardon the pun, in paying anything more unless your a brand snob.
What you mean like driving BMW??
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Post Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:47 pm

I gave my windows a clay the other weekend and then just cleaned with autoglym glass polish and they have never been cleaner :cool:

Would definitely recommend claying the windows inside and out has made a huge difference, took loads of marks out that i'd always thought were scratches!

Rain-X is good too, have found it always helps fight against condensation in the winter but can get smeary in the summer dust
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Post Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:48 pm

bryang wrote:
Dan318-is wrote:Mr Muscle :cool:

Actually Mr Muscle glass cleaner does contain vinegar and works as well as anything ive ever used or seen.I cant see, pardon the pun, in paying anything more unless your a brand snob.
:rofl:
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Post Sun Jul 15, 2007 9:16 am

You want to forget all the "car" window cleaners.

You want some of this.....

http://www.lionpic.co.uk/index.php?sess ... ductid=979

This along with newspaper will give you perfect,easy result,everytime.

I clean mirror glass everyday,and nothing beats the Lion products.
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