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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Best window washing suggestions?

I would like to hear some suggestions as to how peoplle go about washing their windows or even what products you recommend. Every time after I was my windows (which I do twice on the windshields) it still looks streaky afterwards especially in the muggy cool weather right before it rains.

Any and all suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.....HOLLA!!!
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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I use the stoner brand window cleaner. I also use their window tool. I've tried other stuff but so far sticking with this till I find better.
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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What I do to get no window streaks is to first clean my car with a good quality car shampoo like Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner. Second, use a towel to dry vehicle and another to dry windows. Third, use a clean slightly moist microfiber towel to wipe down each window, then immediately use newspaper print (not magazine or catalogs) to remove moisture. Don't let let newspaper get too soggy or it will leave particles on window and it will streak. It takes a little practice, but this is the way I get streak-free windows- 95% of the time. lol
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bmxking45
I would like to hear some suggestions as to how peoplle go about washing their windows or even what products you recommend. Every time after I was my windows (which I do twice on the windshields) it still looks streaky afterwards especially in the muggy cool weather right before it rains.

Any and all suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.....HOLLA!!!





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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Another vote for stoner.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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Unless my glass is really dirty, I don't use any cleaner.

When you wash your car, use free flowing water on the entire car to remove as much water as possible. If your car is nicely waxed the majority of the water should just sheet off. Once done and you begin drying your car. Use a waffle weave towel on the windows FIRST. Then use a secondary clean waffle weave to dry it off completely.

I never get streaky windows doing this. Waffle weave towels are your friend.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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6% IPA wipes.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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6% IPA wipes.
This will only work if it's not humid out and your windows are cool to the touch. If not, you will streak. IPA and ammonia are the cleaners that streak windows in window cleaning products.


I would not use IPA on the tinted side of windows though.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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stoners and either MF towel or newspapers
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Let me clarify by saying I am talking about the insides of the windows. I don't get streaks on the outside.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/mf2g.html
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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+1 Stoner invisible glass
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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Stoner Invisible Glass
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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Stoner invisible glass, Is it safe on tinted glass/window?
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by x-boosted
Stoner invisible glass, Is it safe on tinted glass/window?
yes its safe... ammonia free, which can damage the tints
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