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Old 07-21-2017, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by osxi
I'd like to recommend using a claybar (only on the exterior glass) and then using a window cleaner (I use Invisible Glass because it's ammonia free and can be used on the interior too since it's tint safe).

After that, I would think you can get away with normal cleaning. I use Rain-X every six months or so, which helps a lot with water beading.
Invisible glass and a clay bar works great.
Old 07-21-2017, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mraz72
for those recommending wax, is this like a carnauba wax or some sort of glass specific wax?

As someone else said, I cannot see how using a wax on your windshield would leave your window streak free.
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Invisible glass and a clay bar works great.
Definitey my routine. Clay the glass every six months and then invisible glass after washing, which is every week for me because I have a problem.
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I have a problem too. I'm using Griots Clay Bar and Windex as a lubricant. Then follow that with Invisible Glass. I'm doing mine every 3 months.
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Just a foggy film on the inside of Windshield
From sun and I guess plastic flunk
Old 07-23-2017, 11:20 AM
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Here's two links with some good information (that some have mentioned). Cleaning inside and outside windshield links:


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Originally Posted by Jelbz
Try a little vinegar and water remove the spots. Same here as we have very hard water.
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A bell went off in my noggin when i read that.
Well water spots are likely calcium deposits which would be alkaline in nature.
On the other hand, vinegar is acidic which neutralizes alkaline substances.

Seen a vinegar based glass cleaner on the shelf in the store today.
Immediately tried it out once i got home. It looks promising though i couldn't tell for sure as the truck was out of the sun where these water marks show up.
Might even try adding a little more vinegar in that cleaner container.
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For those with hard water marks on the windows after washing try using a vinegar based window cleaner.
I used Windex vinegar glass cleaner.
It works great? Dissolved those hard water spots.
I'll bet adding a little more vinegar might make it work even better.
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Just my 2 cents about a really good, everyday window cleaner. Works well on inside.




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