Bradfordp2612
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Well I used all kinds of glass cleaners and none work (Sprays and such). But the other day I tired buffing the windows with 3M Rubbing Compound and it made them SPOTLESS. Anyone else ever tired this?
Good tip for cleaning windows.
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Beemerboy
Just One More Coat
Well it certainly will clean the window, but leave a haze on it from the compound....IMO.
What have you been using to clean windows?
cleaner and towels?
Bradfordp2612
New member
IG and Rain-x. If you use alot of shop paper towels it will get the haze off.
JaredPointer
COME AT ME BRO
Maybe that Rain-X is part of the reason spray cleaners don't work. I can't stand that mess - personal opinion of course.
Beemerboy
Just One More Coat
The IG is a great window cleaner...but the shop paper towels could be your source of the problem..IMO...also your process of cleaning and buffing..You best window cleaning is in using a MF towel that is designed for glass...coupled with the IG.
I'm not saying that the compound is not cleaning the window, but its an extreme measure for just window cleaning..unless you where trying to remove water spots or the likes of that
Bradfordp2612
New member
Yes just to remove some oxidation and extremely hard to get off and old water spots.
Beemerboy
Just One More Coat
if you are removing water spots and the likes of that a polish or compound is a great choice on glass...However your OP was talking about glass cleaners and how they didn't work for you...its my guess that you are either using the wrong towels, or your process is not correct...Stoners IG is one of the go to for a lot of detailers...its one that I use...and I have very clean streak free windows.
rabbi
The Whaler Loves Detail City
I cleaned my windows today.
Process. Used Spray and Wipe on the windows and removed with a very plush microfiber.Next I added Rainx and flushed the windows with water. I used another microfiber to get rid of the haze and this left my windows clean. I didn't /don't see a haze.
Process. Used Spray and Wipe on the windows and removed with a very plush microfiber.Next I added Rainx and flushed the windows with water. I used another microfiber to get rid of the haze and this left my windows clean. I didn't /don't see a haze.
Beemerboy
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sal329
New member
I clean the windows with Zep profesional window cleaner (the concentrate from Lowes $10) and then use Wolfgang Sealant, I hate rain X. Once every couple of months I polish with DG 501
black bart
New member
If I have a windshield that needs something more than glass cleaner to get it clean I use Bon-Ami.
Old product but still gets the job done. :bigups
Old product but still gets the job done. :bigups
jaybs02
New member
Amaz does a great job, of cleaning and even getting rid of water stains.
this is a review a did a while ago ... http://www.detailcity.org/forums/wi...-amaz-water-stain-remover.html?highlight=amaz
good luck
"J"
this is a review a did a while ago ... http://www.detailcity.org/forums/wi...-amaz-water-stain-remover.html?highlight=amaz
good luck
"J"
97F1504x4
New member
I agree tried that Rain-X once about 20 years ago and swore i would never use that junk again.
Beemerboy
Just One More Coat
plus two on this one...I have paste water spot remover for glass...stuff rocks!!
JaredPointer
COME AT ME BRO
Me too. I use it about once a year on my windshield and get extremely good results.
JaredPointer
COME AT ME BRO
I dumb enough to have tried it more than once thinking I would get different results at a later date. Silly me.....:gotcha:
WuNgUn
New member
I like to soak the glass and MF with window cleaner, wipe all over, turn the cloth over, wipe some more...
Spay the glass again, and go over it with the old news paper...
Shop towels BAD!
Also, your rubbing compound will fill the tiny pits in the glass leaving white dots all over.
Spay the glass again, and go over it with the old news paper...
Shop towels BAD!
Also, your rubbing compound will fill the tiny pits in the glass leaving white dots all over.
Bradfordp2612
New member
Didnt for me.
Bunky
Detailing Gnosis
A-Maz seems to work for me. I used it with a 4-in pad on a UDM on glass to get rid of water spots. It has fairly thick consistency (paste).