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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 09:48 PM
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today I tried a new way to clean the haze off of the inside of the windshield. Used dry disposable coffe filters instead of cloths, cleaners etc. and they did a fantastic job. I wiped off windshield with one and went back over it with a second one. No streaks and no haze. Cost- 200 filters about $1.25!
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 09:52 PM
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Nice, this is my least favorite thing to clean on any vehicle! Seems like its impossibl,e to get a streak free clean!
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 09:53 PM
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Great tip. Dual purpose product, I like it! Sounds like a good idea to make a pot of coffee then get to work.
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by KYBuckeye
Great tip. Dual purpose product, I like it! Sounds like a good idea to make a pot of coffee then get to work.
triple purpose you get a coffee scented air freshener also.

op. thanks for the tip will definitely give it a go.
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Old Oct 5, 2016 | 03:48 AM
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I had a horrible time getting what ever opaque film was on the inside of mine. Some said off gassing from new plastics etc. I don't know but what finally got it cleaned was distilled white vinegar and a cotton sock turned inside out. The added bonus was the inside smelled like pickled bologna for a day!
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Old Oct 5, 2016 | 08:02 AM
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Adhesives that hold your truck's interior together release gasses that cause this film (and that lovely new car smell)...but it is somewhat toxic, and why I crack my windows for the first year on new vehicles when starting. Exhaust gasses are another cause of film on the windshield, but those are typically on older vehicles or ones with modded exhausts.

Invisible glass and some cheap foam shaving cream is all you need for interior glass perfection.
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Old Oct 5, 2016 | 08:18 AM
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Adhesives that hold your truck's interior together release gasses that cause this film (and that lovely new car smell)...but it is somewhat toxic, and why I crack my windows for the first year on new vehicles when starting. Exhaust gasses are another cause of film on the windshield, but those are typically on older vehicles or ones with modded exhausts.

Invisible glass and some cheap foam shaving cream is all you need for interior glass perfection.
No need to crack your windows, you should just leave them down a little when you get out of it.
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Old Oct 5, 2016 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by LoneWolfTrucker
No need to crack your windows, you should just leave them down a little when you get out of it.
If your okay with that, or have vent visors, then by all means.

Personally, I keep mine sealed up to prevent bugs, dust, and leaf blower debris from entering the vehicle.
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Old Oct 5, 2016 | 08:35 AM
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Great point. Newspaper and coffee filters, with vinegar, have been a long used staple when wanting to clean something like glass or metal. Both are lint free and cheap. The coffee filters are a staple in many that work in the restaurant business as they are always readily available.
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Old Oct 5, 2016 | 08:39 AM
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Anyone use the Rain-X stuff that you can put in the inside of the windshield to prevent fogging etc. I have used the exterior Rain-X product before, but noticed the interior product a few days ago while at AutoZone. With the cooler weather around the corner, I was wondering if this stuff did any good.
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