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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 10:48 AM
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How to clean glass?

What do you guys do to clean your glass? I tried using windex, and applying it to a towel, applying it to the glass, then wiping it clean with another towel.

It worked ok, but not great, especially on the rainx surface (windshield).
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 10:58 AM
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Stoners invisible glass and the classified section of your newspaper

much better than windex
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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I use a glass microfiber towel and a light spritzing of eagle one 20/20 glass cleaner.
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 11:28 AM
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I'm in agreement with Stoners Invisible Glass, but I guess I'm not a purist, I'll use any section of a newspaper

(just beware of the printers ink on your hands; light coloured fabric seats + ink

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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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Where do I pick up this stoners? And what is it...a liquid? and why the newspaper!

Hows ponte vedra? I was in Serenada beach this last summer, and I've been looking to buy a house or something out in Ponte Vedra or Serenada, if you see anything eye catching
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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You can get Stoners at Kragen, and I believe maybe even Target and K-mart. Shouldn't be tough to find. It comes in a spray can.

Why newspaper? Cause it's cheap, takes care of 2 of the 3 R's (Reuse, Recycle, Renew), and doesn't streak.
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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Eagle 1 20/20 works well and should be available in most auto parts stores.
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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anyone else have to clean the inner side of the windows every two weeks or so because of residue from the heater/ac?
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 10:53 PM
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I haven't really taken good care of my windows. I'm going to give the car a through cleaning tomorrow, so i'll take a look if theres some residue. But I don't have the heater nor ac on too much.

Windows are always my last priority for some reason...
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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~Hope this helps~

My window cleaning method;

Outside glass -wipe glass with a damp waffle weave towel, apply Autoglym Car Glass Polish, wipe of residue with a Microfiber (glass type) cloth, and polish with a clean dry 100% cotton Microfiber cloth.

Inside glass - wipe glass with a damp waffle weave towel, apply Stoners Invisible Glass to 100% cotton Microfiber cloth (it will dry streak-free and shining)

For the rear window I use a Glass Master from Groit’s Garage( it has two swivel paddle heads that fit on to a handle and comes with three bonnets, terry, Microfiber, scrub. This allows access to sloped rear window glass) to apply the Stoners.



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