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Old 08-02-2008 | 06:45 PM
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What do you guys use to clean the interior portion of your windshields? I used this stuff called Invisible Glass and I guess it was old because it just left shiny smears and smudges all over. Then I tried Windex which took away pretty much all of that but there is still some slight dust smears. Is there are better product out there for getting dust off of the windshield interior or do you guys just use a microfiber towel or something?
Old 08-02-2008 | 07:09 PM
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I use Invisible Glass and i use a microfiber towel and have no problems, but I am OCD so I clean my windows nearly everyday..
Old 08-02-2008 | 07:40 PM
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I found this to be the best product out there. (Dow Betaclean GC-800 Glass and Surface Cleaner) No streaks at all!

http://automotive.dow.com/automotive...cts/GC-800.htm
Old 08-02-2008 | 08:44 PM
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x2 for Invisible glass and microfiber. Awesome stuff
Old 08-02-2008 | 10:59 PM
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Stoners Invisible Glass x3! i use nothing else for my windows. i also pair it micro fiber from pakshak.com. no other micro fiber towels will do for me
Old 08-02-2008 | 11:02 PM
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Microfiber towel which could be found at any auto shop (Pep Boys, Kragen, Napa).. and Invisible Glass.. also found at same place same isle (usually).. everything else leaves streaks..
Old 08-02-2008 | 11:06 PM
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same here, micro fiber towerl and invisible glass works the best for me. tried switching to a different cleaner but didn't last as long and have the same affects for exterior.
Old 08-03-2008 | 02:04 AM
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I guess I'll have to buy a new can of Invisible Glass. The one I was using was probably a few years old.
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2 microfiber towel.. +water

1 wet 1 dry

its works BETTER THAN ANYTHING!
Old 08-03-2008 | 06:05 AM
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Invisible glass +alot. Windex will turn your tint purple. Gotta use a microfiber towel. Actually, Scott blue shop towels work great too.
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Water or really diluted dishwashing detergent works well too.
Old 08-04-2008 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by chizwiz
I use Invisible Glass and i use a microfiber towel and have no problems, but I am OCD so I clean my windows nearly everyday..
I used to run a detail shop and used this stuff right here. http://www.shaklee.net/NC/product/00029 Just a few drops to water and used a micro fiber cloth. Awesome stuff. 100% concentrate so saved me lots of money.
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For windows and mirrors: Add 1-2 drops to 16 oz. of water. For all-purpose cleaning: Add 1/4 tsp. to 16 oz. of water.
Old 08-04-2008 | 10:44 PM
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One more for Invisible Glass!
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So, is Invisible Glass safe for tint? I'm about to clean the inside windows really well and I was going to use the deluted dish soap method...
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Originally Posted by Direness
So, is Invisible Glass safe for tint? I'm about to clean the inside windows really well and I was going to use the deluted dish soap method...
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Old 08-04-2008 | 11:54 PM
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The bottle says to "test" on part of the tint before using, but I've never had a problem with it. It also says it's safe to use with OEM tint so unless you have really cheap tint, you're probably ok. Just try it on the corner of the back window first if you're worried.
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X-whatever for invisible glass, even though it STINKS.
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