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Old 17 January 2011, 04:13 PM
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Question Best stuff to clean windows?

My car has been valeted at a garage, and the inside windows have been cleaned with something that makes them incredibly smeary.

What's the best stuff available to clean it off and make them smear free?

I HAD some Meguiars glass cleaner, but the kids knocked it off the garage shelf and the spray-head broke off, so it got thrown away.........

No-one round here now sells it.
Old 17 January 2011, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by alcazar
My car has been valeted at a garage, and the inside windows have been cleaned with something that makes them incredibly smeary.

What's the best stuff available to clean it off and make them smear free?

I HAD some Meguiars glass cleaner, but the kids knocked it off the garage shelf and the spray-head broke off, so it got thrown away.........

No-one round here now sells it.
Take it back and ask them to clean them properly
Old 17 January 2011, 04:33 PM
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I use mega quick detailer and a microfibre. Crystal clear
Old 17 January 2011, 04:51 PM
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There's a kit from a company called carlack68, has a cleaner and a sealer. Can be bought from cleanyourcar.co.uk.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine.../prod_348.html
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I've got some of that, it's the same as Rain-Ex.

I want something for the INSIDE realy.
That stuff is BL**DY hard to use properly
Old 17 January 2011, 07:17 PM
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no smear glass cleaner from Tesco (although i'm sure other superstores products are as good) with some kitchen towel works for me
Old 17 January 2011, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by alcazar
I've got some of that, it's the same as Rain-Ex.

I want something for the INSIDE realy.
That stuff is BL**DY hard to use properly
I just use the cleaner on the inside and then use them both on the outside.
Old 17 January 2011, 07:47 PM
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You can use an exterior car polish/wax, it does the same job. I put it on with a damp cloth and take it off after a couple of minutes.
Old 17 January 2011, 08:31 PM
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white viniger and newpaper mate forget all the creams n polishes, you will have streak free glass
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Does it have to be newspaper? Won't paper towels do?

I'm always wary of newsprint, in that when I handle it, it leaves black greasy smears on me.
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i find on glass as well as mirrors that a clean cloth in hot water and finished off with kitchen towels works the best

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Kleeneze orange window cleaner with vinegar
Old 18 January 2011, 07:00 AM
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i use autoglym glass polish (well the mrs does)
Old 18 January 2011, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by nosjunkie
i use autoglym glass polish (well the mrs does)
Good stuff, but fills the car with dust
Old 18 January 2011, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by P600wrx
white viniger and newpaper mate forget all the creams n polishes, you will have streak free glass
Brown wrapping paper is the best though it does cost you a little more than the local free press

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Old 18 January 2011, 04:25 PM
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Got quite a bit of that. I'll get some white vinegar.

Doesn't malt vinegar work?

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Old 18 January 2011, 04:49 PM
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If you have got the Carlack kit use the cleaner not the watery sealant stuff on the inside windows, its the best cleaner I have tried.
Old 19 January 2011, 01:33 PM
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Tap water and news paper all day everyday. You might not think so, but give it a try inside and out. I maybe a scooby newbie, but this is tried and tested.
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i just use Mr Muscle household window cleaner, gets rid of any grease & dries smear free.
I use a microfibre to put on with & clean then a fresh microfibre to finish it off with. Been using it for years works really well & i do car polishing/valeting in my spare time
Old 19 January 2011, 04:04 PM
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Mr muscle window cleaner with paper towel,
then mist the glass with water and use a microfibre cloth until it dries.

Do this inside and out, looks like the windows are missing
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Mr Muscle looks like getting a try. Assuming my local supermarket stocks the stuff

I'll get some white vinegar too for backup.
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mr muscle its the green coloured stuff & you only need a small spritz to do a window & clean dry clothes to start with really help too
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Mr Muscle and ONE SHEEEET of "Plenty" .

Well, three sheets actually.

Use one sheet to wipe on, then use the other two folded to dry it off. When the "drying" sheets are damp, swap for fresh dry sheet of kitchen towel.

Good alternative to Mr Muscle is "Wizz" window cleaner (I kid you not - who thinks up these names?) )

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Originally Posted by SP STI
Tap water and news paper all day everyday. You might not think so, but give it a try inside and out. I maybe a scooby newbie, but this is tried and tested.

I found the ink on the paper runs, leaving smears and streaks. I guess it depends on the newspaper you use. (Quality broad-sheet or red-top gutter press?)
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news paper never ever fails!!! an the post them through your door for free, winner
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
I found the ink on the paper runs, leaving smears and streaks. I guess it depends on the newspaper you use. (Quality broad-sheet or red-top gutter press?)


To be honest, I never really checked that. Probably a mix of both. Knowing my luck now, the ink will run next time lol
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Still waiting on a decent day.

Today was so cold that I was getting condensation on the glass off my hands.........which were DRY!

So cleaning, then drying, would have been a nightmare.
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here we go fella's i get it from pound shop and the microfibre cloths too

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thats the stuff


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