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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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Newspaper and windex

Just wondering how many of u use windex and newspaper. Personally ive never found anytnhing that works better.
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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i have this window foam from CLR, along with newspaper, its awesome stuff
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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i have this window foam from CLR, along with newspaper, its awesome stuff
In 22 years I have not found anything better than newspaper and <your favorite window cleaner here>, something with the ink keeps the glass from streaking...
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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wait are you guys serious???? I have never heard about washing my windows with newspaper and window cleaner......does this work on tinted windows too????
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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windex leaves residue. try invisible glass from Stoner's and newspaper, even better.
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by PinkStripedCobalt
wait are you guys serious???? I have never heard about washing my windows with newspaper and window cleaner......does this work on tinted windows too????
i dont use news paper on my tinted parts of the window, on the outside and the clear portion of the windsheild i use news paper, on tint i use microfiber towels, with a cleaner that contains no amonia
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by PinkStripedCobalt
wait are you guys serious???? I have never heard about washing my windows with newspaper and window cleaner......does this work on tinted windows too????
It is too coarse to use on the tint but it works better than anything I have found in 22 years on glass...
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 03:42 AM
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Stoner's Invisible Glass + Newspaper = Disappearing Windows

Seriously though, one day I ran out to my car to roll up my windows, because a rain storm was blowing in, only to find that they were already up. Right then, I was sold on the product and the process
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Gturismo1
Stoner's Invisible Glass + Newspaper = Disappearing Windows

Seriously though, one day I ran out to my car to roll up my windows, because a rain storm was blowing in, only to find that they were already up. Right then, I was sold on the product and the process
LMAO!! That just made me think about the when I was a youngin and my Moms went to stick her head out the driver window to look behind her real quick and it was closed. I laughed so hard man. I used to clean her and my step-dads rides and newspaper is most def the way to go. I also agree bout that Invisible Glass stuff by Stoners. Does anyone else get some weird smokers film on their windows after a week or so?? I don't smoke by the way
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Does anyone else get some weird smokers film on their windows after a week or so?? I don't smoke by the way
i get that VERY bad, bothers the **** outta me
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Yea i have that on my front window, how the hell do you get it to go away? I've cleaned it a bunch but it seems to keep coming back.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by PinkStripedCobalt
wait are you guys serious???? I have never heard about washing my windows with newspaper and window cleaner......does this work on tinted windows too????
were you in/around atco, nj this weekend? i saw a cobalt with pink racing stripes out there..
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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Does anyone else get some weird smokers film on their windows after a week or so?? I don't smoke by the way
i have it and i'll be damned if i can get rid of it. i have 4 different glass cleaners i have tried. i have to clean the window then buff that **** off!!! then its back in a few days anyway. my tech buddy says its the chemicals from the interior evaporating and sticking to the windshield. if someone figures out how to get rid of it let me know. it drives me up the friggin wall
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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DONT USE WINDEX ON TINT... Amonia kills the tint.


But yea, Newspaper is a trick from waaaaaaaaaay back.. my dad taught me that years ago..

No streaks, No lint or residue
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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I use newspaper and Windex or Armor all window cleaner and shop paper towels, it works good.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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I use newpaper and John Deere window foam. It rocks.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by IMADreamer
I use newpaper and John Deere window foam. It rocks.

So you have found John Deere detailing stuff as well? I found some at the local dealer here in town, spray wax, tire shine, wheel cleaners, etc. Kinda cool using John Deere wax.

Invisible Glass and a Microfiber for me is the easiest. Newspaper is a pain to use, Windex can kill tint, and isnt as streak free as others.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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I use the Invisible glass, and newspaper, gets my windows real clean... even the tinted windows, nothing harming the tint yet.

Oh, tip on the annoying film... a nice terry cloth, and a small amount of fairly warm, if not hot water with a few drops of Dawn Dish Soap. Take that, and wet the terry cloth with and wipe the windows... and have a micro fiber window cloth to go behind and dry it, maybe even a microfiber drying towel... but if you do it right you will only need the window cloth. Then go behind and use the Invisible Glass and Newspaper...

You'll never see your windows again for at least a month, or until the first bug splats against it.
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