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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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Streak-free Windows: Is it Possible?

One of my biggest pet peeves are streaky windows. I've tried everything from different solutions to different techniques. Some methods have worked all right while others were total failures. I have found a technique which works reasonably well for the outside of the window, but isn't practical for the window's interior.

Cleaning the Exterior of the Windows:

- I'll first clean the entire car, including windows, with my normal car wash.
- Then I'll spray Windex on a micro-fiber cloth and clean the windows, wiping them dry with a dry micro-fiber cloth.
- Then I'll apply RainX to the windows and wipe off with a damp cloth. Immediately after the damp cloth I'll dry with a paper towel.

This method has worked well to eliminate streaks on the outside, but I cannot find a method and/or product which gets rid of streaks on the inside of the windows. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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Try windex and newspaper. I'm not quite sure why it works so well, but this is how my mom taught me to clean the windows in the house. Streak-free everytime. Don't overuse a sheet though. As soon as it starts getting damp, use another sheet. Try it.

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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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This is what I used for the past 7 years. No streaks and it smells good. Sprayaway glass cleaner

 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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yep same here, I've used the foaming glass cleaner and it seems to clean the best...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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I think this is by far the best stuff Ive used:

http://www.invisibleglass.com/
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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i second the windex + newspaper. its a cheap and effective solution
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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Sprayway is the way to go, especially if you have tinted windows. This stuff doesn't contain ammonia which will damage tint. Dries streak free and works like a charm.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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Diamondites three step process is amazing and is perfect for windows. If you dont want to do all three steps you can just use the glass cleaner that is a foam based. It cleans everything and NO STREAKS guranteed especially if you use a microfiber designed for glass treatment. I thought a glass microfiber towel would be over rated but I was really impressed with how well it worked with the Diamondite. http://secure.detailedimage.com/Merc...ory_Code=Glass
 
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by raleighredG
I think this is by far the best stuff Ive used:

http://www.invisibleglass.com/
I second that
 
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