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alohalc 09-08-2005 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by SDS' date='Sep 8 2005, 01:47 AM
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 ! :rolleyes:
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you can replace any other cleaner with windex. i was just too lazy and put some windex in the small spray bottle that came with the glass wizard :P.

stream 09-08-2005 12:51 PM


Originally Posted by ericdbs' date='Sep 7 2005, 08:26 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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Griot's Garage to the rescue:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?L1..._1001&SKU=90247

Jerzguju 09-08-2005 04:17 PM

Call me crazy but a black and white newspaper and water will do the job...wet the window...and then wipe with the newspaper...it works like no other product as far as the ones ive used....

joneill 09-08-2005 06:29 PM


Originally Posted by Jerzguju' date='Sep 8 2005, 08:17 PM
Call me crazy but a black and white newspaper and water will do the job...wet the window...and then wipe with the newspaper...it works like no other product as far as the ones ive used....
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Try the Griot Garage products. They work very, very well.

You'll never use newsprint again.

SDS 09-09-2005 03:35 AM


Originally Posted by joneill' date='Sep 8 2005, 10:29 PM
[quote name='Jerzguju' date='Sep 8 2005, 08:17 PM']Call me crazy but a black and white newspaper and water will do the job...wet the window...and then wipe with the newspaper...it works like no other product as far as the ones ive used....
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Try the Griot Garage products. They work very, very well.

You'll never use newsprint again.
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DO MOST AUTO SUPPLY PLACES CARRY GRIOT PRODUCTS???????

EBMCS03 09-10-2005 10:08 PM


Originally Posted by ericdbs' date='Sep 7 2005, 08:26 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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Not to mention the back I cant even get to the bottom of the glass in the front! Theres some water spots left over from last time when the car had a WHOLE lot of condensation for some reason... Came out to the parking lot with the inside windows completly wet from condensation front and back. :think:

norham 09-10-2005 11:05 PM

[quote name='SDS' date='Sep 7 2005, 04:58 PM']
because they always turn out streaky and smeary. Any secrets/hints/suggestions for easy and effective window cleaning is most appreciated.
:help:
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After washing I use Autoglym's silicon scraper does the whole car in less than 10 mins leaves the windows streak free. Tip..... when polishing the car use the same polish on all windows except the windscreen then the water etc just run's off

stream 09-11-2005 08:03 AM


Originally Posted by SDS' date='Sep 9 2005, 04:35 AM
[quote name='joneill' date='Sep 8 2005, 10:29 PM'][quote name='Jerzguju' date='Sep 8 2005, 08:17 PM']Call me crazy but a black and white newspaper and water will do the job...wet the window...and then wipe with the newspaper...it works like no other product as far as the ones ive used....
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Try the Griot Garage products. They work very, very well.

You'll never use newsprint again.
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DO MOST AUTO SUPPLY PLACES CARRY GRIOT PRODUCTS???????
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You can only buy them from Griot's:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/index.jsp

EBMCS03 09-11-2005 12:09 PM

Ok I'm not having streaking problem on my windows but I'm having water sports... at certain angles I can see my window is full of water spots... I've tried glass cleaner, newspaper print, razor blade but none of them got the water spots out...

What should I use to get water spots out?

stream 09-11-2005 01:09 PM


Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Sep 11 2005, 01:09 PM
Ok I'm not having streaking problem on my windows but I'm having water sports... at certain angles I can see my window is full of water spots... I've tried glass cleaner, newspaper print, razor blade but none of them got the water spots out...

What should I use to get water spots out?
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That is more common that you'd expect--I had it on a previous car, and used Griot's fine glass polish--worked great (and, no, my name is not Richard Griot... :lol:...I've just found they have great specialty car care products--not cheap, but worth it). I first noticed water spots on the windshield, tried everything, and eventually got the Griot's fine glass polish--also looked at the side and rear windows and had water spots on them as well.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=11017

To keep the windshield clean after polishing, try RejeX--it will minimize anything from sticking to the windshield:
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html


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