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Old 09-15-2018, 08:38 AM
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I know new vehicles have materials inside that will release “gasses” while they cure. Every new vehicle I have owned ends up with a “film” on the interiors of the windows, especially the front windshield. I know that our products like seat and vinyl dressings evaporate and add to this problem.

Is is there a secret to getting this stuff off the windshield. I use a product called invisible glass but it end up with streaking and smearing. There must be a better way or some secret to get my windows clean and streak free!

Have always hated doing the inside windows!
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I use Invisible Glass myself. Don't know if you're using a terry cloth towel, I do, and have found when washing them, do not use fabric softeners or any of that smell good stuff in the washer or dryer. It leaves crap in the fabric, and sometimes causes streaking and a deposit on the glass.
I also use isopropyl alcohol at times. Maybe try diluting 50/50 with water? Maybe throw a few drops of Dawn in there too.
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I use Invisible Glass myself. Don't know if you're using a terry cloth towel, I do, and have found when washing them, do not use fabric softeners or any of that smell good stuff in the washer or dryer. It leaves crap in the fabric, and sometimes causes streaking and a deposit on the glass.
I also use isopropyl alcohol at times. Maybe try diluting 50/50 with water? Maybe throw a few drops of Dawn in there too.
i will give it a shot today. Thanks.
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Forgot to mention, all those interior materials will off gas for awhile, smoking leaves a nasty film on there too.
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Forgot to mention, all those interior materials will off gas for awhile, smoking leaves a nasty film on there too.
Glad I no longer smoke, a habit I quit about 15 years ago.
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Glad I no longer smoke, a habit I quit about 15 years ago.
I'm working on that, still, no smoking in my truck.
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I'm working on that, still, no smoking in my truck.
it was hard and took several tries but well worth the effort. Best of luck!
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Newspaper works really well for wiping the glass also. Used to always have a bunch laying around but now days, not so much.
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Originally Posted by idrive
Newspaper works really well for wiping the glass also. Used to always have a bunch laying around but now days, not so much.
Yep, newspaper is a rare thing around here. Used to be a chore just getting it all to the garbage.
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Newspaper works really well for wiping the glass also. Used to always have a bunch laying around but now days, not so much.
Yes, it does, just don't use it on instrument faces, or the face of the Sync display. It'll scratch it, as will paper towels.


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