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Car windshield cleaners that doesn't suck

Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:12 am
Posted by ob1pimpbobi
College Station
Member since Jul 2022
2637 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:12 am
I have tried several window cleaners for my car windshield and I can't find one that does not leave streaks. It's the kind that you can't see till the sun is facing you and you think your windshield is clean and then, holy crap it's covered in streaks.

Any recs on cleaner and maybe the type of micro towel to use? And also any other interior/exterior recs for keeping things new and clean.
Posted by Coomdaddy
KY
Member since Aug 2017
413 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:13 am to
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
70868 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:15 am to
Try using newspaper instead of cloth or paper towels.

That and windex and I'm fine.
Posted by LSUcam7
FL
Member since Sep 2016
8451 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:15 am to


Look how happy they both are.
This post was edited on 9/26/22 at 8:16 am
Posted by thejudge
Westlake, LA
Member since Sep 2009
14712 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:15 am to
Bottle filled with cleaning vinegar.

Works on mirrors also.

Dont forget to clean the inside of the windshield from all the shite your breathe out.

Inside don't spray directly on windshield. Spray on cloth alto minimize dripping.

Its acidic.
Posted by bayouvette
Raceland
Member since Oct 2005
5251 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:17 am to
Windex paper towel then microfiber towel.

But nothing will work if you do it in the sun.
Posted by ob1pimpbobi
College Station
Member since Jul 2022
2637 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:20 am to
I tried sprayway and it left a residue so bad it took work to get it off. I think it is what started the issue with me.
Posted by Socrates Johnson
Madisonville
Member since Apr 2012
2306 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:22 am to
Know any verbs that doesn't agree with their subjects?
Posted by Fat and Happy
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2013
18494 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:22 am to
Newspaper.

Sounds crazy but it doesn’t leave streaks and regular cleaners work just fine with it
Posted by VABuckeye
NOVA
Member since Dec 2007
37462 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:23 am to
Invisible Glass is what I meant to write.
This post was edited on 9/26/22 at 8:33 am
Posted by tide06
Member since Oct 2011
16518 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:27 am to
All you need is invisible glass and microfiber glass towels.
Amazon - glass microfiber towels

If you want to get really crazy pickup some on a handle so you can get the corners on the inside.
Amazon - window cleaner attachment
Posted by GetBackToWork
Member since Dec 2007
6414 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:29 am to
aerosol spray window cleaner and newspaper.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
22721 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:33 am to
I get a spray bottle and add water then a little vinegar and a couple drops of dish soap in it. Spray it on my windhshield and scrape it off with a flat razor. I come back with Rain-ex 2 in 1 and wipe it down it a clean microfiber towel. Water runs off real nice and no streaks. I only do the razor blade thing about 3 times a year.
Posted by texn
Pronouns: Y'All/Y'All's
Member since Nov 2019
4002 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:37 am to
Posted by buzwa
Member since Sep 2006
2505 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:42 am to
The key really is the towel. A microfiber waffle-weave pattern towel will make a major difference- no streaks or smudges.

I detail cars as my side hustle and that's my secret weapon for amazing glass. You're welcome.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
29689 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:44 am to
quote:

The key really is the towel. A microfiber waffle-weave pattern towel will make a major difference- no streaks or smudges.


and you have to wipe it twice, second wipe with a second dry towel.
Posted by ob1pimpbobi
College Station
Member since Jul 2022
2637 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:47 am to
Upvotes for all the recs. Especially bewbs.
Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George, LA
Member since Aug 2004
79535 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:52 am to
1. Invisible Glass.

2. This towel... The Rag Company - Diamond Weave Glass & Window - Detailing Towels


You are welcome

Posted by ob1pimpbobi
College Station
Member since Jul 2022
2637 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:57 am to
quote:

and you have to wipe it twice, second wipe with a second dry towel.


This sounds like strong advice in other places that require wiping.
Posted by chinhoyang
Member since Jun 2011
24995 posts
Posted on 9/26/22 at 9:01 am to
quote:

Know any verbs that doesn't agree with their subjects?


He doesn't know how to clean a car windshield ... what did you expect?
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