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    Windows cleaning problem

    For some reason I am NEVER able to have a streak free windows when I clean them.

    I use the two towels method(one with cleaning product and one dry). I used two different window cleaning product but always get streaks when looking in direct sunlight.

    Any tips?

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    Re: Windows cleaning problem

    What kind of cleaner and towel?

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    Re: Windows cleaning problem

    D120 and only use dedicated window towels.spray on glass and clean all your trim work first then pull it in the middle of glass and do your final wipe.on a average size car like a Impala there are 16 pieces of glass,you should at the mimium using 3 micros on it.I always use steel wool on all my details during the prep.

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    Re: Windows cleaning problem

    The blue indigo if I spelled correct are pretty good for glass.

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    Re: Windows cleaning problem

    I keep a handful of the cheap microfiber rags from the local store on hand and use them ONLY for use with windows. Invisible Glass is all I use. Zero problems. I also don't re-use them for windows once they are laundered. No matter how well I rinse and clear them they never are as good as pure virgin ones. Not a big deal as they are cheap and roll them into other uses.
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    Re: Windows cleaning problem

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    What kind of cleaner and towel?
    I used CG Signature Glass Cleaner and a struff called Vitrex.
    As for the towels I use cheap MF from wal-mart(might be the problem).

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    Re: Windows cleaning problem

    Quote Originally Posted by pdqgp View Post
    I also don't re-use them for windows once they are laundered. No matter how well I rinse and clear them they never are as good as pure virgin ones.
    Ohhhhhh!!!

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    Re: Windows cleaning problem

    How is the condition of your glass?
    It is possible the problem might be the glass, and not the approach you are taking.

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    Re: Windows cleaning problem

    [QUOTE=RangerDetails;1378351]I used CG Signature Glass Cleaner and a struff called Vitrex.
    As for the towels I use cheap MF from wal-mart(might be the problem).[/QUOTE stoners was my go to product for years,but I was blowing thru 8 to 10 cans a week and it worked great in the heat.so I was convinced by other to try d120 and now the glass promblem is gone as far as cost.inferior towels can cause a disaster cleaning glass even with the perfect cleaner.If you are in business full time I suggest the products above.

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    Re: Windows cleaning problem

    Quote Originally Posted by vanev View Post
    How is the condition of your glass?
    It is possible the problem might be the glass, and not the approach you are taking.
    Very different types of glass. Some older cars and mine which is less that a year old.

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