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Old May 29, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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tips for cleaning inside of window?

i can never really get the gunk off the inside of my windows, any tips or special cleaners to use
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Old May 29, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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I usually use Stoners (Aeorsol Spray Can w/ Yellow Top) along with a microfiber towel for glass. If that's still not cleaning, which it should, try a little bit of vinegar/water. Be careful though, if you've got tints I would not recommend that on the inside of the windows where the tints are applied. I have also heard newspaper can work good for cleaning glass although I prefer a microfiber.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Newspaper is real good. I had never heard or seen it being done untill a friend of mine with a show car did it. He said that, that is all that he ever uses.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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I use newspaper and warm water.

works a treat.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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try a claybar and a light soap
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Old May 30, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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claybar and wax
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Old May 30, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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get a small bucket with soapy water, you can use dish wash soap, soak your towel, (microfiber or terry) in it, squeeze out all the water then wash the inside window, You can use a newspaper or another microfiber towel to dry it off, Make sure you do this somewhere shady.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 08:50 AM
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I generally just use a wet paper towel and Invisible Glass by Stoners (mentioned above) and wipe down the window and then buff dry with a large cotton towel. Works for both inside and out.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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Meguir's NXT glass cleaner with a microfiber towel does the trick for me and it is safe for tint.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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"Finally… the end of inside windshield film!"

P21S® Crystal Clear Windshield Wipes, made in Germany. (I bought mine at a wheel alignment place. Also sold on some of the auto accessory websites—don't remember which ones. They're not hard to find, though.)
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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A good idea is to roll down the window and clean the rubber that touches the glass.

You can get oil and sticky gunk there from trees etc..
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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Whats this whole newspapper thing???
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Hightshoe
Whats this whole newspapper thing???

Just use regular black/white ink newspaper to wipe the windows down with what ever cleaner you choose. The newspaper will help in preventing streaks when wiping it down. Generally use 1 page for the drivers, side windows. 2-3 pages for the front and rear. Does a good job, probably the same as the microfiber towels, but newspaper is free
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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I use Sprayway or Stoners Glass Cleaner. for the inside of windows (without tint) spray it onto a paper towel or microfiber cloth and wipe to clean. Use a dry cloth to wipe off, then use a piece of newspaper to 'polish' the glass once it has been cleaned ( I use newspaper with Black ink, not color). I don't use the newspaper on the rear window inside due to the defrost grid being exposed.

I go side to side on inside windows and up and down on outside, so if there is a streak I know where it is.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Hightshoe
Whats this whole newspapper thing???
Kind of an old school trick that really works.
Removes film & streaks.

Microfiber is close, but you have to rub harder.
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