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    Question Glass cleaners-Homemade and consumer/pro

    I have been thinking of using a homemade glass cleaner instead of buying a glass cleaner. What is the point in spending 7 or 10$ a bottle is I can make my own right? Well I was thinking of using the old distiled white vinegar and distiled water trick. Then I was talking to someone about it and they said that it might cause problems if you accidentally get it on some metal or if it leaks down the window into the door and rust up some of the metal parts in there. Plus it might leave a nasty smell. Now im thinking whether to use a consumer/pro automotive glass cleaner or maybe a homemade concoction. I want to use what ever works best(haze and streak free) but is very safe and economical. I know stoners glass cleaner is very very very popular. I have never tried it as OTC stuff scares me sometimes, or they are usually not as good as boutique stuff. Does anyone have any recommendations on a good, well priced glass cleaner, and or a homemade suggestion?

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    I've been using rubbing alcohol and water mixed 50/50 for a couple weeks now w/ no problems. I was getting streaking w/ every glass cleaner i used. No more streaks!

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    Hate to burst your bubble but nothing is better than Stoners. And with the growing number of vehicles with aftermarket window tinting I would make sure that the product I used is tint safe ~ Again Stoners hands down.

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    Hate to burst your bubble but nothing is better than Stoners
    that is subject to ones opinions..i used to stoners for quite ahwile until i picked up a bottle of NXT glass cleaner

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    I used to use Stoners too. Then I tried Diamondite Perfect Vision and DP Krystal Vision. I like both of them too. I'd have to say DP gets my vote. What so scarey about OTC products?
    "Some things are better left unsaid."

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    Stoners, Sprayway, DP, and NXT glass cleaners are all nice offerings and wont break the bank.


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    most glass cleaners are alc and water....and a foaming agent for spray can use...

    best glass cleaner I have used has been one by GM called Optikleen..I buy a quart and mix it in a spray bottle.....a quart makes 2 gallons...its actually a windshield washer fluid...but mixed in a spray bottle its a great glass cleaner..no streaks ever...get at the parts counter...

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    Quote Originally Posted by AL417
    I used to use Stoners too. Then I tried Diamondite Perfect Vision and DP Krystal Vision. I like both of them too. I'd have to say DP gets my vote. What so scarey about OTC products?
    Well some OTC products can be harmful. Wheel cleaners for example.

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    Vinegar REALLY smells bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shadybreal
    I've been using rubbing alcohol and water mixed 50/50 for a couple weeks now w/ no problems. I was getting streaking w/ every glass cleaner i used. No more streaks!
    I tought about that one too, but the alcohol will dry out skin. And im not going to put on a pair of gloves on every time...

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