need help with glass cleaning

[BillE]

Re: need help with glass cleaning

Maybe I'll try using less cleaner and see what happens. I also think doing the windows when the sun is beating down on them might have something to so with it too.

BINGO!

The sun is truly a deal killer. Find a way to either get into the shade or garage.

I should clarify about my use of a "worn out dish towel." Yes a cotton dish towel that the 'female half of the household' has relegated to me, it's not thread bare, just not as thick and heavy as a new one. But absorbent and soft as anything I've been able to try (or use) in the past. I just can't get MF towels to work that well for me (on windows etc).

Bill

[NikhilV8889]

Re: need help with glass cleaning

Better to apply a glass coating, then the cleaning will be easier, even with a mild cleaning liquid you can manage to clean.

[The Guz]

Re: need help with glass cleaning

Yeah doing it in the sun will give you issues. I typically use a micrfiber towel with a light mist of stoners to wipe the glass and follow up with another microfiber to remove any residue. You may have to go over it a couple of times just to be sure. The last time I went to pep boys I decided to pick up some of these peak towels and give them a shot. They actually did a real good job cleaning the glass.

These are what I bought

http://www.peakauto.com/products/car-care/cloths-and-towels/microfiber-windshield-glass-cloth/

[JG_Detailing]

Is the streaking on the inside or outside?

I also use Stoner's (for the inside of the windshield), but have no problem at all with streaking.

I use the newspaper trick for cleaning, then an worn out dish towel for the 'final wipe'.

For every other window, Meguiar's Perfect Clarity.

Bill

Maybe I'll try using less cleaner and see what happens. I also think doing the windows when the sun is beating down on them might have something to so with it too.

[JG_Detailing]

Does the water bead on the windshield?

The people before I took over the job I think they used a wash and wax soap on the vehicles. But it also smears on the inside of the windshield too.

[DogParkGuy]

Re: need help with glass cleaning

Best cleaner is Optimum No-rinse. I use it with a mitt and a waffle-weave drying cloth. I know it works well because I can hear "squeaking" when I clean the glass. No streaks and easy to mix.

[Woodie6250]

Re: need help with glass cleaning

What works for me is using a glass specific MF (the one with a very tight weave) together with Perfect Clarity followed by a final wipe down with a clean, dry Water Magnet.

[Murr1525]

Re: need help with glass cleaning

Using less product, or a heavy dose then a final cleaning with less can work.

Or clay, some UC/#105.. all good options to try.

[Meticulous-Detail]

Re: need help with glass cleaning

I use Sprayway glass cleaner and never have any issues with streaking. I also use my MF glass cleaning towels that are awesome. I sell them on my website and ebay too.

[BillE]

Re: need help with glass cleaning

Is the streaking on the inside or outside?

I also use Stoner's (for the inside of the windshield), but have no problem at all with streaking.

I use the newspaper trick for cleaning, then an worn out dish towel for the 'final wipe'.

For every other window, Meguiar's Perfect Clarity.

Bill

[PureArt]

Does the water bead on the windshield?

[ffboy]

Re: need help with glass cleaning

Or you can give clay a try or if needed, dawn or some dishwashing detergent to remove any coating or oil that may have caused that streaking.

[ShinyMopar]

The windshield is the only thing that steaks on me no matter what I use or how I apply it. For the others I use a mf towel folded in half and half again. Spray one or two sprays and wipe on glass. Use other side to buff dry. Works great. I have come to the conclusion that the windshield has some type of factory coating or something. Going to eventually compound with da and see what that does to it.

[PureArt]

These look promising, I'm not sure if we are allowed to post link so I didn't. I haven't tried them yet, but will soon. I saving up for a new machine

CarPro
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[davey g-force]

Re: need help with glass cleaning

A lot of glass streaking problems are from using too much product. Perhaps try using less?

I use MF towels - one to apply, one to buff off - is that what you're doing too?