What does everyone recommend for cleaning windows?

SwissCheese · 06-12-2014, 10:05 PM

I mean the interior-side. I'm looking for something that cleans the windows, along with getting rid of that 'fogginess' that happens when the sun hits the windshield at just the right angle.

I bought some Rain-X Interior Anti-Fog Glass Cleaner Wipes, but quickly found out that they are just terrible. I think they may have left the windows dirtier than when I started! I've heard that Windex tends to leave the windows 'foggy' when the sun is at a low angle (dawn or dusk).

What do you guys recommend?

Trips · 06-12-2014, 10:30 PM

I use plain water in a small squirt bottle with a microfiber towel.

This leaves no residue.

shaun66 · 06-12-2014, 10:38 PM

I've always just used detail spray.

axmea? · 06-12-2014, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

I use plain water in a small squirt bottle with a microfiber towel.

This leaves no residue.

Same here. Wet mf running on a weave pattern 4x followed by a drying mf towel weave pattern. Same technique on the interior but diff set of mf towels. I also used chemical guys polisher and jet seal 3 mos ago.

Amj2020 · 06-13-2014, 09:39 AM

I also just normally use detail spray and a microfiber. I bought these "glass specialty" microfibers from DD and haven't got around to using them yet, heard they are great.

mhill0425 · 06-13-2014, 09:54 AM

I use Adam's glass cleaner on cool glass and I usually use a street light to make sure I don't get any streaks

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mhill0425 · 06-13-2014, 10:01 AM

Oh and you're in Iowa, PM me if you want to try any Adam's stuff, I've got pretty much everything

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Sly Nic · 06-13-2014, 10:22 AM

I use a mixture of water and a tablespoon or so of methyl hydrate in a squirt bottle and a microfiber cloth.

This mixture was recommended to me by a professional detailer and it does not leave a chemical build-up on the glass.

It works like a hot damn! I have never had cleaner windows and I have never used anything on ANY window since.

SouthArk370Z · 06-13-2014, 11:35 AM

For the inside, plain ol' water usually works well since you don't need to remove bugs, road grime, &c. If you use a cleaner (Windex, et al), be careful not to get it on the dash or other plastic parts.

The trick is to get rid of all the water/cleaner before it dries - use sparingly and wipe with a microfiber cloth (or similar) until gone.

ElVee · 06-13-2014, 12:50 PM

I just use normal Rainx glass cleaner on both sides of the window. For the inside, I spray liberally onto microfiber towel, wipe down, and then I buff dry with a separate clean towel.

The only residue that I notice is if I did a terrible job at cleaning or after a few weeks or no washing.

tiger123 · 06-13-2014, 02:49 PM

I use Meguiar's Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner and a dedicated Microfiber window cleaning towel from here. The Cobra Waffle Weave Microfiber Glass Towel cleans & buffs glass to crystal clarity with the soft texture of genuine Cobra microfiber.

This stuff is amazing and is 100% streak-free. It also has watering sheering abilities. Any rain which hits your windshield will bead its way up the glass.

Not to mention, it smells great and is relatively inexpensive.

Gadgetech · 06-13-2014, 05:04 PM

Chemical Guys Window Clean

Brad Edwards · 06-13-2014, 05:42 PM

What I find works best is a old peice of newpaper with plain water... for with micro fiber, no streaks or fogging, and the paper leave the glass really nice.

RyanWest · 06-13-2014, 07:18 PM

I use this! Beads water all day errr day. Doesn't streak at all!

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Tribalpinoy91 · 06-18-2014, 09:39 PM

can you use windex on tinted windows or nah?

06-12-2014, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	What does everyone recommend for cleaning windows? I mean the interior-side. I'm looking for something that cleans the windows, along with getting rid of that 'fogginess' that happens when the sun hits the windshield at just the right angle. I bought some Rain-X Interior Anti-Fog Glass Cleaner Wipes, but quickly found out that they are just terrible. I think they may have left the windows dirtier than when I started! I've heard that Windex tends to leave the windows 'foggy' when the sun is at a low angle (dawn or dusk). What do you guys recommend? __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

06-12-2014, 10:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I use plain water in a small squirt bottle with a microfiber towel. This leaves no residue. __________________

06-13-2014, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 14	I also just normally use detail spray and a microfiber. I bought these "glass specialty" microfibers from DD and haven't got around to using them yet, heard they are great. __________________ 2012 Magnetic Black 370z \| Fast Intentions CBE \| Stillen G3 \| Motordyne ART \| H&R Coilovers \| Work Emotion \| Fujimura \| Uprev \| Amuse\| GT-R Start

06-13-2014, 10:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sly Nic Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 61 Drives: 2014 PW Roadster AT Rep Power: 14	I use a mixture of water and a tablespoon or so of methyl hydrate in a squirt bottle and a microfiber cloth. This mixture was recommended to me by a professional detailer and it does not leave a chemical build-up on the glass. It works like a hot damn! I have never had cleaner windows and I have never used anything on ANY window since. __________________ 2014 Roadster - pearl white with frost leather and black top. Hood struts, tinted glass, HR spacers (20mm front/25mm back), blacked emblems, blue LED lights.

06-13-2014, 11:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	For the inside, plain ol' water usually works well since you don't need to remove bugs, road grime, &c. If you use a cleaner (Windex, et al), be careful not to get it on the dash or other plastic parts. The trick is to get rid of all the water/cleaner before it dries - use sparingly and wipe with a microfiber cloth (or similar) until gone. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

06-12-2014, 10:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	I've always just used detail spray.

06-13-2014, 09:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
mhill0425 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 36 Drives: 09 370z Silver B+S Rep Power: 14	I use Adam's glass cleaner on cool glass and I usually use a street light to make sure I don't get any streaks Sent from my HTC6500LVW using Tapatalk

06-13-2014, 10:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
mhill0425 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 36 Drives: 09 370z Silver B+S Rep Power: 14	Oh and you're in Iowa, PM me if you want to try any Adam's stuff, I've got pretty much everything Sent from my HTC6500LVW using Tapatalk

06-13-2014, 12:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 17	I just use normal Rainx glass cleaner on both sides of the window. For the inside, I spray liberally onto microfiber towel, wipe down, and then I buff dry with a separate clean towel. The only residue that I notice is if I did a terrible job at cleaning or after a few weeks or no washing.

06-13-2014, 02:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
tiger123 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 367 Drives: 09 AT Tour/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 14	I use Meguiar's Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner and a dedicated Microfiber window cleaning towel from here. The Cobra Waffle Weave Microfiber Glass Towel cleans & buffs glass to crystal clarity with the soft texture of genuine Cobra microfiber. This stuff is amazing and is 100% streak-free. It also has watering sheering abilities. Any rain which hits your windshield will bead its way up the glass. Not to mention, it smells great and is relatively inexpensive. __________________ G2\|\|Berk CBE/HFC\|\|LED In-Out\|\|35% Tint\|\|V1\|\|GT-R Dome Lights\|\|JDM Rear Fog Light\|\|Z Speed Undershroud (SS)\|\|Red GT-R Start Button\|\|StopTech Rotors\|\|Project MU\|\|Z1 Oil Cooler\|\|EcuTek\|\|

06-13-2014, 05:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	Chemical Guys Window Clean mayssa58 likes this. __________________ Upstate Z Club

06-13-2014, 05:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
Brad Edwards Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: At the wheel Posts: 159 Drives: everywhere I go... Rep Power: 12	What I find works best is a old peice of newpaper with plain water... for with micro fiber, no streaks or fogging, and the paper leave the glass really nice. SouthArk370Z likes this.

06-13-2014, 07:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 34	I use this! Beads water all day errr day. Doesn't streak at all! Stay Fresh Car Care

06-18-2014, 09:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 15	can you use windex on tinted windows or nah?

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