I'm currently using my dad's 20 yr old chamois to get some nice streak free windows but the thing is literally falling apart. I got a new one that seemed like it was nice but it just can't compare. It's good at sopping up all the water off the paint but it doesnt do justice to the windows. So what do you guys use on your windows when you wash your car? And does anyone sell a really good quality old fashioned chamois or am i stuck with doing my best on these new chamois and windshield wipes that I'm yet to try; and from what I've seen windex leaves a film..
I've found that Windex is about the worst product you can use for windows if you want no streaks and no film. I've been using Eagle One glass cleaner lately which seems to work pretty well but I still think I can find something even better.
yeah i'm really really disappointed with windex... i've heard some people use vinegar and water or something like that but I'd be too afraid to get that stuff on my paint.
I use washer fluid to clean em lol figured i use it on my windshield why not the rest of them doesnt leave any streaks if you use separate cloths but i'm pretty sure it has at least some vinegar
Best way to clean windows is to (1) buy a bunch of cotton diapers -- they sell them in packages of 12 in the "Infant" section of places like Wally World. They work best if thrown in the washer & dryer first. (2) Spray Windex or any glass cleaner directly onto 1 of the diapers & clean your windows; follow it up with a dry diaper & you're done! Sparkling clean -- no streaks. And hey, these diapers work GREAT for buffing out your paint after cleaning or waxing your car.
I'm no expert, but believe me, I clean lots of windows! I work on a 75', 150-passenger Cruise Boat with tons of windows that constantly get little fingerprints on them. Cloth diapers are the only way to go.
Best way to clean windows is to (1) buy a bunch of cotton diapers -- they sell them in packages of 12 in the "Infant" section of places like Wally World. They work best if thrown in the washer & dryer first. (2) Spray Windex or any glass cleaner directly onto 1 of the diapers & clean your windows; follow it up with a dry diaper & you're done! Sparkling clean -- no streaks. And hey, these diapers work GREAT for buffing out your paint after cleaning or waxing your car.
I'm no expert, but believe me, I clean lots of windows! I work on a 75', 150-passenger Cruise Boat with tons of windows that constantly get little fingerprints on them. Cloth diapers are the only way to go.
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The secret to no streaks is to get the windows dry as fast as possible... a damp cloth, damp newspapers or a wet squeegie will give you streaks... Alcohol evaporates quickly and is an ingredient of many cleaners like windex for just that reason.
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Ditch the chamois (it traps dirt and doesn't release it very well) and get a microfiber cloth specifically made for glass (they release dirt extremely well).
I've used several products to clean windshield and side glass and found that Autogleam works really really well.
alright ill have to make a trip to the store and buy some microfiber cloths amde for glass because to be honest the diaper thing is a little weird to me lol. are there specific microfiber cloths you use tho troon? and where do you get them?
Ditch the chamois (it traps dirt and doesn't release it very well) and get a microfiber cloth specifically made for glass (they release dirt extremely well).
I've used several products to clean windshield and side glass and found that Autogleam works really really well.
yes get them
i use the all the time , they work even when the car is dry
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Im gonna go with Mustang 661 on this one. Microfiber is the way to go. I wash my car, hit it with a microfiber before the windows have a chance to dry, and presto...No streaks. Hell, they even remove older waterspots. And I never even have to use a cleaner on them.
Autopia and others sell high quality microfiber towels for various jobs (e.g., glass cleaning, washing/drying, etc.) So do others, including: autogeek.net; superiorcarcare.net; properautocare.com.
Read the very useful tech articles before you buy: they'll give you good guidance on everything related to car care.
the best thing is to use windex and newspaper, but not he comics you dont want colored in you want the black and white and spray it on the window not on the paper and wipe the whole window then flip over the paper and finish it off with a dry part of the paper. Or also water mixed with vinager.
