Please help Got bad window streaks.

[1996_Subaru_Impreza]

hello there I got bad streaking on my auto glass I have been using a microfibre towel and an non steak glass cleaner.

http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online-store/products/SCA-Glass-Cloth-Microfibre.aspx?pid=163185#Description

http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online-store/products/SCA-Streak-Free-Glass-Cleaner-750ml.aspx?pid=209963#Description

when I first started using it , it worked well but now I have steaks all the time and I don't no how to get rid of them.

Can anyone else me please?

[Shawn T.]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

How much product are you using?

Sometimes cleaning windows is a mutli-step process. In the first step you have to use a few sprays on one window in order to remove all the gunk. In the second step you only want to use maybe one spray per window and if you still have streaks, try using only the damp towel. After each of these steps it is important to quickly go over the window with a dry towel in order to further prevent streaking.

[DogParkGuy]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

I have gotten the best results on windows by using ONR ( Optimum no rinse) as a final cleaner along with Meguiars ultimate wipe cloth.

[Murr1525]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

Well, obviously we will tell you to look into a Meguiars glass cleaner....

But you may want to look at claying the glass, or even a paint cleaner if you have gotten some heavy gunk on there.

And Shawn is right, dont want to use too much glass cleaner.

[greg0303]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

I think it would be good to give your vehicle glass a fresh start by using a clay bar after car wash. Then you're gonna have a smooth fresh glass surface with all build up removed.

[1996_Subaru_Impreza]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

I Have tried using Meguiars NXT glass cleaner. As well but it hasn't been able to remove the streaks I think the streaks are a build up of cheap glass cleaner. I use just a few sprays meaning 3 on the windscreen not to much. ok so i have to clay bar the windowscreen? will be a while till I can buy one its 46 dollars for a Meguiars clay kit

[Murr1525]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

Do you have any SwirlX, UC, #105 ,etc?

Claying would be good, but you can try a paint cleaner and some terry cloth perhaps first.

[1996_Subaru_Impreza]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

I have swirl X and UC and mirror glaze medium cut cleaner

[Murr1525]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

Try the UC and a foam or terry cloth on a side window if you can do that first.

You'll have to use a glass cleaner after, but hopefully a light spray on a cloth will be enough then.

[Tuck91]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

Terry cloths are a huge helps in eliminating streaks.

[therdrman]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

best thing to do. use meguiars glass cleaner and a clean 100% microfiber towel. it works great. windows take alot of effort so just be patient and it should work. good luck!

[1996_Subaru_Impreza]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

I looks fine today but it's not a very bright day toady so we will see what tomorrow brings

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

As previously mentioned, using even a mild paint cleaner can easily remove a built up film of junk from your windshield, but then you still to fully remove any residue from the paint cleaner.

You can make just about any glass cleaner streak if you use it wrong. If the windshield is very dirty you will obviously need more glass cleaner to cut through the gunk, but using a lot of glass cleaner often means you end up allowing to self dry on the glass. That will lead to streaking, especially if you're still moving some dirt around.

So give this a shot: spray enough glass cleaner on the windshield to cut through what ever it is you're trying to cut through, and thoroughly wipe it with a good, clean towel. Some people swear by glass specific microfibers, others like any good microfiber towel, while still others prefer cotton terry cloth. Use what you like, but this is key: after doing your initial wiping, grab a second, clean and dry towel and go over the glass again. You're now basically buffing off the last little bit of residue that might be present. If you used a LOT of glass cleaner in the first step and that second wipe is still leaving some streaking, then spritz just a tiny bit of glass cleaner onto the windshield, wipe with a dry towel, then flip to a completely dry side of the towel for a final wipe/buff.

A lot of people like to use the trick of doing your final exterior wipe in a side to side motion, and the final interior wipe in an up and down motion. That way, if there is any streaking, you can quickly tell which side of the glass it's on by the direction of the streaks.

[1996_Subaru_Impreza]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

thanks ill try that

[1996_Subaru_Impreza]

Re: Please help Got bad window streaks.

thank you for the advice it was worked very well thanks again