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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JAB02LHS

Best stuff available.
Follow the directions
Spray on foam, let set a minute,
then wipe with a sheet of crumpled newspaper.
Follow up with second dry newspaper and polish till streak free.

First time may take two applications, but then usually one will do it.

I had a '92 LeBaron that I was ready to replace the windshield,
it was so bad it looked like it was sandblasted, and nothing else worked.
Two app's of this and it looked like new glass.
This is the best stuff out of everything I've tried. You can also buy a bulk pack of the big bleached coffee filters, they work great for cleaning windows and don't streak. Never use a paper towel, they have treatments to help them absorb liquids and you'll get more streaking. Microfiber towels also work well, one to wipe the window down just after you spray it and one to wipe it down after that and catch any streaking. When I'm feeling lazy I've found the armor-all glass wipes to be acceptable but Invisible Glass is much better.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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I use plain old windex inside and out, and then Rain X to help keep the $h!t from sticking and building up on the outside. I do 100kph in a down-pour without the wipers on! water beads right off the window.

You just have to take your time with the Rain X to get rit of the streakers do it right and crystal clear.
 

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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by biker_ahoy
I use plain old windex inside and out, and then Rain X to help keep the $h!t from sticking and building up on the outside. I do 100kph in a down-pour without the wipers on! water beads right off the window.

You just have to take your time with the Rain X to get rit of the streakers do it right and crystal clear.
You should consider switching to something ammonia-free. If you ever get your windows tinted regular Windex is very bad for tint. It's not really that great for the interior panels if you get any on those either.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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This is what i use!! This is one of my best kept secrets since i got my drivers license!

Well not anymore!!



Is the truth! I swear!! I've been using baby cloth diapers to clean my truck or cars since the 80's. I use them to wash the car, to dry them, to clean the windows and it's real good with the chrome!!

The only catch is that you have to cure them so that they will work at their best. You have to put them in a bucket with water and green dishwashing soap for about a week! After the time is over wash the soap away and use them. The older and raggedy they get the better!! Don't take my word for it, just try it and you'll see!!
 

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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Gunk brand ammonia free aerosol and crumpled newspaper...the newspaper will act as a polishing agent on the glass. The Invisible Glass works great too. But the Gunk does just as good, and it's a buck cheaper per can. I like Altair's idea about the coffee filters. I'll have to try that one.

Can anyone recommend something to remove light scratches from tint film?
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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They look like surface scratches...not very deep. Biggest one is three to four inches long. We normally don't get ice where I live, but we did this year. I'm guessing the scratches are courtesy of a scraper. I was thinking maybe some rubbing compound or something like that could buff them out. Anyone ever dealt with this kinda thing?
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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[QUOTE=flamered06;1650364] I like Altair's idea about the coffee filters. I'll have to try that one.QUOTE]

Oh it works. My wife uses them to clean the glass in the house all the time.
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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If the scratches are from a scraper, they wouldn't be on the tint...

Unless you scraped the inside of the windows...

Hmmm...
 
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Old Jan 27, 2025 | 03:27 PM
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Speaking of cleaning, one situation where a thorough job is essential is when moving in or out of a home. Whether it’s making your old place spotless for the next occupants or ensuring your new space is fresh and clean, it can be a big task. If you’re looking for professional help, check out https://www.emop.co.uk/carpet-cleaning —they’re brilliant at tackling even the toughest cleaning challenges!
 

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