Windows

[Frupal]

So I do my own detailing. I enjoy it. And I do an excellent job. But I am absolutely crap with the windows. Lol. I’ve been using Sprayway with microfiber towels. I wonder if I should switch to good old winded and paper towels?

[Derekz4]

I'm the same way, a fanatic when it comes to detailing. Honestly, I have the best luck with a damp microfiber followed by a lightly damp clean one.

Or, if you want to purchase one, Meguiars Pure Clarity Glass Cleaner works well. It just takes a little practice on what to wipe it off with. I have the best luck with a cotton diaper vs a microfiber towel.

Another product that works great on your paint, especially on dark colors, is a product called https://aerolon.com/products/tech-shine-16oz-bottle-pad. It's not cheap, but, use it after a wash and your paint will shine like never before.

[Opie55]

I use Invisible Glass by Stoner. You can buy it in most any auto parts store. I never use paper towels, except maybe for the initial wipe if the windows are dirty. Paper towels seem to have something on them or in them that smears. I use a clean t-shirt or towel type rag.

To me, microfiber towels are nearly useless for job like window cleaning.

[Qsilver7]

Old newspaper used to be really good cleaning/drying windows (with your favorite window cleaning fluid)...but its harder and harder to find enough old news papers in this digital age.

[Frupal]

Originally Posted by Derekz4

I'm the same way, a fanatic when it comes to detailing. Honestly, I have the best luck with a damp microfiber followed by a lightly damp clean one.

Or, if you want to purchase one, Meguiars Pure Clarity Glass Cleaner works well. It just takes a little practice on what to wipe it off with. I have the best luck with a cotton diaper vs a microfiber towel.

Another product that works great on your paint, especially on dark colors, is a product called https://aerolon.com/products/tech-shine-16oz-bottle-pad. It's not cheap, but, use it after a wash and your paint will shine like never before.

Tech Shine looks very interesting. The fact that it is applied wet is something I have to wrap my head around. Lol. I’ve had great luck with Meguiar’s Ultimate Quick Detailer and their Ultimate Liquid Wax. I think my error is in using the microfiber cloths - on the windows. It’s funny, for years I paid ‘detail guys’ to take care of my cars, but now, since getting the 6 GC, I like doing it myself! And since she is Carbon Black - I end up doing it a lot.

[Frupal]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Old newspaper used to be really good cleaning/drying windows (with your favorite window cleaning fluid)...but its harder and harder to find enough old news papers in this digital age.

Thanks! I completely forgot about the newspaper trick.

[Frupal]

Originally Posted by Opie55

I use Invisible Glass by Stoner. You can buy it in most any auto parts store. I never use paper towels, except maybe for the initial wipe if the windows are dirty. Paper towels seem to have something on them or in them that smears. I use a clean t-shirt or towel type rag.

To me, microfiber towels are nearly useless for job like window cleaning.

I think my main problem is that I’m using the microfiber towels. Years ago, when I used to detail my cars myself, I think I used T-shirts as well. I’ll give it a shot. It drives me nuts when the sun reflects off of a streaked windshield!

[NorthCountryGuy]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Old newspaper used to be really good cleaning/drying windows (with your favorite window cleaning fluid)...but its harder and harder to find enough old news papers in this digital age.

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