What do you use on your windows? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tater · 06-08-2009, 11:08 PM

Just kind of curious what everyone uses.I use a mixture of water and vinegar and wipe it off with newspaper.No streaks.

flamingbig10 · 06-09-2009, 03:02 AM

Windex and newspaper

72BlckButy · 06-09-2009, 06:21 AM

NAPA Auto Glass Cleaner.... so far so good.

dammitmitchell · 06-10-2009, 02:01 AM

i dont use anything with amonnia...
it causes tint to fade... (if i remember correctly.)
i use water and a microfiber cloth...

72BlckButy · 06-10-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

i dont use anything with amonnia...
it causes tint to fade... (if i remember correctly.)
i use water and a microfiber cloth...

That is correct. If you have tinted windows it will be in your best interest to stay away from any product that contains ammonia. I have heard it has the tendency to 1.) discolor/fade the color of the tint; 2.) and actually remove the tint from the window.

tcb-1 · 07-03-2009, 10:21 AM

Invisible Glass in the aerosol form. good stuff, no streaking.

marc70chevy · 07-11-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

Invisible Glass in the aerosol form. good stuff, no streaking.

that is some really good stuff, i remember my dad used to use that on his show car, it never leaves streaks

cdowns · 07-15-2009, 06:28 PM

never saw invisable glass in a spray can// i 've been using it in the squirt bottle for years and its a hundred times better than windex

sangermike · 07-15-2009, 10:52 PM

does anybody remember GLASS WAX.

Northern lights · 07-27-2009, 04:05 PM

Invisible glass by Stoner. Buy it at Costco, 3 cans (spray cans) for about $9 or $10cad.

unclewatts · 08-30-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sangermike

does anybody remember GLASS WAX.

I do. I'm really showing my age because we used to use it all the time when I was a kid in the fifties. You put it on the glass and it dried to a milky haze and then you took a soft cloth and polished it off. Left the glass real clean and shiny but you got white powder all over the place. I wonder when they stopped making it. Now I use Windex "All surface" cleaner. It's much better than regular Windex for cleaning off bugs and it seems to be more streak resistant. I'm sure there are better (and more expensive) products out there but it works OK for me.

piecesparts · 07-04-2009, 08:13 PM

The Rain-X window cleaner (Not the one with the rain repellant in it) is the best that I have found in a long time. It is clear and is a good remover of oily bugs and road grime.

bad6772 · 07-04-2009, 10:06 PM

Quick Detailer on everything.....

72BlckButy · 07-05-2009, 07:57 PM

Now, we accidently sprayed quick detailer on the windows of my '08 and was that a mess! It took forever to get it back off teh windows without them being streaked from top to bottom.

PT'S 70 CST · 07-29-2009, 09:50 AM

Invisible glass by Stoner. This stuff is very good. It works so well my wife started using it in the house now I do not have to buy it she does. They have a big line of products that I use.

PT

**N2TRUX** · 08-09-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sangermike

does anybody remember GLASS WAX.

You got me on that one. What era was that from?

Windex and micro fibers cloth. Yeah, I know it is "supposed" to fade my window tint. All I can say it so far it hasn't enough for me to notice and I have done it this way for years.

piecesparts · 08-09-2009, 09:53 PM

Go to Walmart and purchase the Rain-X widshield cleaner (the CLEAR bottle, not the yellow one) for your windows. It works great and is not supposed to dry out the tint.

big_al_71 · 08-12-2009, 11:53 PM

windex and newspaper

COMP · 08-14-2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

Go to Walmart and purchase the Rain-X widshield cleaner (the CLEAR bottle, not the yellow one) for your windows. It works great and is not supposed to dry out the tint.

does it cut the rainX if its coated ?

piecesparts · 08-14-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by COMP

does it cut the rainX if its coated ?

No it doesn't. I have used Rain-X and now the Aguapel windshield treatment and the cleaner does not take it off. As a matter of fact it makes cleaning easier and no streaking.

PanelDeland · 08-23-2009, 12:20 PM

I use windex or whatever then go over them with "Green Alcohol" The green alcohol is about 70% IIRC and cleans well but leaves absolutely no streaks.Green alcohol is avaiable at the drug store for usually a buck a bottle.

BossHogg69 · 08-24-2009, 02:20 PM

Rain-X window cleaner and microfiber towels for my rides.

The Rain-X also works nice on clear coated wheels, like the ones on my '05.

Mudder · 08-24-2009, 02:50 PM

Sprayway.

72BlckButy · 08-24-2009, 11:09 PM

Anyone use newspaper rather than papertowels or microfiber towels? I have heard several old schooler's talk about using newspaper to remove your choice of window cleaner.

Mudder · 08-24-2009, 11:54 PM

Newspaper is an old school way we learned in the army to get streaks off of windows. I have used a couple of different window cleaners that do not leave streaks. I think the streaks comes from not using enough cleaner. I used to be anal about clean windows on my daily driver. Driving 60 miles home every morning in the dark showed you all the places you missed.

06-08-2009, 11:08 PM	#1
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06-09-2009, 03:02 AM	#2
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06-09-2009, 06:21 AM	#3
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06-10-2009, 02:01 AM	#4
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07-03-2009, 10:21 AM	#6
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07-15-2009, 10:52 PM	#9
sangermike Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: yuba city Posts: 53	Re: What do you use on your windows? does anybody remember GLASS WAX.

07-27-2009, 04:05 PM	#10
Northern lights Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Whitemud Alberta Posts: 328	Re: What do you use on your windows? Invisible glass by Stoner. Buy it at Costco, 3 cans (spray cans) for about $9 or $10cad.

07-04-2009, 08:13 PM	#12
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: What do you use on your windows? The Rain-X window cleaner (Not the one with the rain repellant in it) is the best that I have found in a long time. It is clear and is a good remover of oily bugs and road grime.

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bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: What do you use on your windows? Quick Detailer on everything.....

07-05-2009, 07:57 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What do you use on your windows? Now, we accidently sprayed quick detailer on the windows of my '08 and was that a mess! It took forever to get it back off teh windows without them being streaked from top to bottom. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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08-09-2009, 09:53 PM	#17
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: What do you use on your windows? Go to Walmart and purchase the Rain-X widshield cleaner (the CLEAR bottle, not the yellow one) for your windows. It works great and is not supposed to dry out the tint.

08-12-2009, 11:53 PM	#18
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08-23-2009, 12:20 PM	#21
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08-24-2009, 02:20 PM	#22
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: What do you use on your windows? Rain-X window cleaner and microfiber towels for my rides. The Rain-X also works nice on clear coated wheels, like the ones on my '05. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

08-24-2009, 02:50 PM	#23
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: What do you use on your windows? Sprayway.

08-24-2009, 11:09 PM	#24
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What do you use on your windows? Anyone use newspaper rather than papertowels or microfiber towels? I have heard several old schooler's talk about using newspaper to remove your choice of window cleaner. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-24-2009, 11:54 PM	#25
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: What do you use on your windows? Newspaper is an old school way we learned in the army to get streaks off of windows. I have used a couple of different window cleaners that do not leave streaks. I think the streaks comes from not using enough cleaner. I used to be anal about clean windows on my daily driver. Driving 60 miles home every morning in the dark showed you all the places you missed. Last edited by Mudder; 08-24-2009 at 11:54 PM.

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