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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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cleaning windows...

Is there anything wrong with using newspaper and glass cleaner for the windows? Has anybody found something that's more effective at cleaning the windows without leaving the streak marks?
 
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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there are some microfiber towels out there that i use to clean my glass. they are two sided, one that is more of a scrubbing side and one that is more of a polishing final wipe side. i use meguiars glass cleaner from the detailer line. as long as the surface hasnt sat in the sun all day i do not have a problem.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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I would only be concerned with newspaper scratching tint if you have it. i use microfiber towels on mine.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Newspaper works fine.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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spray-away glass cleaner is streak free and it works really well. Most walmarts and targets sell it for $2.00 a can.

It works really well on chrome also.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:23 AM
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i know this sounds crazy but the guy who installed my tint say to use green alchohol .its safe for tint and will not streak ,and its dirt cheap
 
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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Any type of generic glass cleaner works fine. I also use this "invisible glass" tool - it was pretty cheap, and makes cleaning the inside windows really easy.
http://www.properautocare.com/glclinglrecl.html
 
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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Newspaper are great for clean windows and safe for tint. Rememeber to only use ammonia free glass cleaner. Most glass cleaners that are safe for tint, usually have alcohol.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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Go old school..........and use white vinegar and warm to hot water with a MF towel. You will be amazed how easy it is and clean the windows are after using. Plus no messy hands after.

PS I read somewhere (I think here) newspapers are not what they used to be for cleaning glass. Something with the ink they used years past and today.

Try it and you will never go back to anything else.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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I've never liked newspaper for some reason. MF towel for me. Now if I could just find a cleaner I like. I've always used Stoners, but lately it seems to be streaking more than ever.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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I use stoners invisible glass in the can, with a MF cloth...
 
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Originally Posted by G35Ian
spray-away glass cleaner is streak free and it works really well. Most walmarts and targets sell it for $2.00 a can.

It works really well on chrome also.

Yup.

It really works well. I used with one of my mf towels.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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this is what I use also and i haven't found anything that works better than this.

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I use stoners invisible glass in the can, with a MF cloth...
 
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