Window Washing
09-07-2005, 07:58 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530 xi, Black Sapphire Metallic, Auburn Leather,poplar grain wood trimi, prem. pkg., prem. sound pkg., cold weather pkg., steptronic auto. trans., front comfort seats, split folding rear seats w/ski bag,rear heated seating, power rear sunshade and manual rear side window shades, park distance control, BMW on-board navigation system and satellite radio.
because they always turn out streaky and smeary. Any secrets/hints/suggestions for easy and effective window cleaning is most appreciated.
09-07-2005, 09:10 AM
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My Ride: 2004 Silver Grey 545i, Steptronic, Black Leather, Poplar Trim, Sport Package, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Nav, PDC, Cold Weather Package, Sun Shades, X-pel clear bra
The company who cleans the windows in my house uses Sprayway.
I too have always disliked cleaning windows, until I started using this is my car. This stuff is fantastic. Just spray it on wipe with a soft cloth and follow up with a dry soft cloth- no paper towels. No streaks period.
Here is a link a found, http://www.topoftheline.com/glasscleaner.html for some info, although I buy mine locally.
I too have always disliked cleaning windows, until I started using this is my car. This stuff is fantastic. Just spray it on wipe with a soft cloth and follow up with a dry soft cloth- no paper towels. No streaks period.
Here is a link a found, http://www.topoftheline.com/glasscleaner.html for some info, although I buy mine locally.
09-07-2005, 10:38 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i with Sport Pkg, Nav, HUD, Cold Weather Pkg, Rear Shades
Try Meguiar's NXT glass cleaner. Its non-ammonia based (unlike windex) and cleans streak free when used with a microfiber cloth.
Works like a charm.
Works like a charm.
09-07-2005, 10:50 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
I use Griot's window cleaner wipes--gets them squeaky clean and you don't get overspray on the dash, doors, etc.:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=H11192
Their lint free towels work great for drying off:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?L1..._1001&SKU=14910
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=H11192
Their lint free towels work great for drying off:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?L1..._1001&SKU=14910
09-07-2005, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by stream' date='Sep 7 2005, 02:50 PM
I use Griot's window cleaner wipes--gets them squeaky clean and you don't get overspray on the dash, doors, etc.:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=H11192
Their lint free towels work great for drying off:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?L1..._1001&SKU=14910
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=H11192
Their lint free towels work great for drying off:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?L1..._1001&SKU=14910
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Stream is right on with the Griot wipes and lint free towels. I've recetly added Griot micro-fiber window clothes and they are excellent also for streak free shine.
09-07-2005, 07:26 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i JETBLACK/BLACK DAKOTA, COLD WEATHER PKG, PREMIUM PKG, ADAPTIVE XENON HEADLIGHTS, AUTO TRANSMISSION WITH 6 SPEED STEPTRONIC, BLUETOOTH SETUP,SAT SETUP AND WIFE AS CO-PILOT
how do you guys clean the window in back? way back in the vents on the back..... i cant reach in there first time cleaning the window interior.... need some advise... eric d
09-08-2005, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ericdbs' date='Sep 7 2005, 05:26 PM
how do you guys clean the window in back?? way back in the vents on the back..... i cant reach in there first time cleaning the window? interior.... need some advise... eric d
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09-08-2005, 03:47 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530 xi, Black Sapphire Metallic, Auburn Leather,poplar grain wood trimi, prem. pkg., prem. sound pkg., cold weather pkg., steptronic auto. trans., front comfort seats, split folding rear seats w/ski bag,rear heated seating, power rear sunshade and manual rear side window shades, park distance control, BMW on-board navigation system and satellite radio.
Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Sep 8 2005, 05:31 AM
[quote name='ericdbs' date='Sep 7 2005, 05:26 PM']how do you guys clean the window in back?? way back in the vents on the back..... i cant reach in there first time cleaning the window? interior.... need some advise... eric d
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[/quote]Great tool, but is the Windex necessary with the microfiber cloth. From what I've been reading, Windex is amonia based which may cause streaking.
Just curious, thanks !
09-08-2005, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by SDS' date='Sep 7 2005, 10:58 AM
because they always turn out streaky and smeary.? Any secrets/hints/suggestions for easy and effective window cleaning is most appreciated.
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