How do you clean your windows? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

2gtacoma · 02-06-2009, 11:54 PM

I just wanted to see how many other people besides me use car wax to clean their windows. I find this works better than windex when used with blue shop paper towels. It makes then so clear and does'nt leave any streaks what so ever.

***humanoid*** · 02-07-2009, 12:58 AM

I usually clean my windows with Stoner's Invisible Glass and if I have time I put a coat of wax on them to help keep the grime off.

desentrix · 02-13-2009, 07:19 AM

Any insight into the myth that by using newspaper, the ink will 'polish' the glass?

***PhatRoyale*** · 02-13-2009, 07:58 AM

I use stoner's invisible glass (aerosol version) and newspaper does work well.

I alternate between using that and a glass microfiber cloth.

Pb · 02-14-2009, 11:27 PM

Stoners, and then I might finish it up with some car wax. I treat my windows pretty much the same as I do my paint. Polish and wax anything smooth. (not plastic or rubber)

Pb · 02-14-2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pb

Stoners, and then I might finish it up with some wax. I treat my windows pretty much the same as I do my paint. Polish and wax anything smooth. (not plastic or rubber)

toyotaholic · 02-21-2009, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desentrix

Any insight into the myth that by using newspaper, the ink will 'polish' the glass?

from my experience, newspapers do a better job than micro fiber cloths.

Driven Auto Detail · 02-21-2009, 06:00 PM

Stoner's Invisible Glass is great. For the exterior glass, I follow it up with Optimum Opti-Seal or any other sealant. I've found that the oils in carnauba waxes can have a negative (smearing) effect on the front windshield.

For cleaning media, the best thing I've come across are cotton huck towels (basically surgical towels). Newspapers are too messy. Huck towels don't have any nap so there's no smearing or streaking.

***79Corona*** · 02-24-2009, 11:45 AM

Has anyone tried vinegar?

***TrailDust*** · 02-24-2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79Corona

Has anyone tried vinegar?

I use a 1:6 mixture both inside and out...works great!

-

bionichicken · 03-03-2009, 01:04 PM

I use DirtX for auto and household windows and mirrors. Available at Lowe's or Sherwin Williams. Waxing sounds good afterwards. Also wax my headlight covers (glass) or use Plexus airplane windshield cleaner/polish if covers are plastic.

dktaco · 03-09-2009, 03:01 PM

Meg's NXT glass cleaner and a Cobra MF towel. Once clean I put on Rain-X on. It does an amazing job on sheeting water, not fogging the windows, and bugs/tar comes off with ease.

mooraja · 03-09-2009, 03:46 PM

Hi I also heard vinegar works wonders with some sals suds.

tkd · 03-23-2009, 09:32 AM

For me it's a homade concoction.

Take an old spray bottle that holds about 20 ounces.

Ad about 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar, a 1/4 cut rubbing alcohol and fill it with water. The vinegar cuts the crud, the alcohol stops the streaking and it's dirt cheap. Also seems to help prevent fogging, but I can't scientifically prove that.

***TrailDust*** · 03-23-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkd

For me it's a homade concoction.

Take an old spray bottle that holds about 20 ounces.

Ad about 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar, a 1/4 cut rubbing alcohol and fill it with water. The vinegar cuts the crud, the alcohol stops the streaking and it's dirt cheap. Also seems to help prevent fogging, but I can't scientifically prove that.

I'll have to add the alcohol as I usually have to follow up the vinegar solution with a damp rag to eliminate the streaks. Thanks for the tip!