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Old 29 July 2007, 09:17 PM
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Can anyone give me some advice about cleaning my windscreen glass ? I can't seem to get a clean screen inside. I am using Megs NXT Gen glass cleaner and a velour cloth but still get hazing plus I find the velour cloth does not wipe very smoothly over the glass. I spray the Megs on to the glass wipe over and then turn the cloth and wipe again. Advice needed please!
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Autoglym Glass Cleaner works pretty well for me - I make do with an old hanky, soft sock or any old soft rag/bit of old tee shirt etc. Take your time and rub thoroughly doing small areas at a time - if you have not cleaned the insides for some weeks, you will be amazed at just how much grime comes off on the rag - which has baked on to the inside of windscreen.
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Is the autoglym one called 'fast glass' ? If it is then its the one that i use.
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I also use autoglym window cleaner and its the best
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Originally Posted by girl-in-a-scoob
Is the autoglym one called 'fast glass' ? If it is then its the one that i use.
I think Fast Glass is a spray version -I've used this also - not bad for a quick clean. The Autoglym can provide a more heavy duty solution if required but needs a lot more effort than a quick spray and wipe off method.
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I use Meguires nxt gen glass cleaner, with a microfibre cloth thn i use Auto glym glass polish and another microfibre cloth, do this on all windows inside and out, they come up brill
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sounds like the cloth is contaminated with grease or such IMO

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Old 30 July 2007, 10:35 AM
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tesco's glass cleaner and kitchen roll Jobe done
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claybar it before going over with the glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth.
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Windolene and some old underpants
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Great, thanks all, its Autoglym and a pair of undies I think!
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defo autoglym fast glass
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Zymol HD-Cleanse for us, but with regard to the original query, it sounds like your windscreen has a heavy build up of film on it, hence the smearing. Best bet is to do a wipe down with methylated spirits on a fresh microfibre towel, then use your NXT again and see if it's easier with no smearing. The only time I have seen NXT smear is either when used in direct sun or when the glass is contaminated by a heavy film.
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i use vinegar on mine works a treat
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Originally Posted by mneame
claybar it before going over with the glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth.
Just a quickie, do I use Quick detailer as a lube for the clay bar?
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Originally Posted by jturbo
i use vinegar on mine works a treat

Bet it smells nice in there...
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I use Auto Glym Glass polish that I apply using a megs aplicator pad and put on like a polish allowing the product to 'cure', then I simply wipe off with NO smearing. Plus watch it bead when it rains.
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Originally Posted by SC008Y_MAD
I use Auto Glym Glass polish that I apply using a megs aplicator pad and put on like a polish allowing the product to 'cure', then I simply wipe off with NO smearing. Plus watch it bead when it rains.
Suggest you close your sunroof

The question was asking about the inside of the windscreen.
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Originally Posted by Bug Eyed Peas
Just a quickie, do I use Quick detailer as a lube for the clay bar?
Yes
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I don't have one



Originally Posted by gdavey
Suggest you close your sunroof

The question was asking about the inside of the windscreen.
Old 18 September 2007, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by n one
Windolene and some old underpants
Works a treat!!!
Old 19 September 2007, 02:54 PM
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The best and cheapest way is wipe over the glass with clean water or a damp cloth if your doing the inside windows,once they look fairly clean wipe them over with a clean damp cloth or a folded kitchen towel and then dry the windows with a scrunched up newspaper,no smears,just nice clean windows,oh and no cost.
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Originally Posted by what would scooby do
tesco's glass cleaner and kitchen roll Jobe done
I used Mr Muscle window cleaner since it was under the sink, with the kitchen roll job done
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