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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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Window Cleaning

does it really make a big difference what you wipe the windows with?
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Unless you plan on using steel wool or something, not really. I would imagine a cloth towel would be better to prevent streaking than a paper towel, though.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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If your windows aren't tinted, then not really, but if they are, try using something that DOESN'T contain ammonia
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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I use invisible glass and a cloth .. works great. I have tint to and no problem.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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use some windex and a microfiber window towel. the window will be so clean that you will fly through it if you slam the brakes ... er wait thats not supposed to happen
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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this will sound silly but if you want stream free windows spray them windex vinegar solution and then wipe them with news papers....... it is a very old trick and it is how i clean my windows in my house and in my car... the type of paper and the chemicals in news paper prevents streaking.... ask your grandparents they willl tell ya
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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invisible glass is the absolute ****.

edit: that means it's really good
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 1stbluSS
this will sound silly but if you want stream free windows spray them windex vinegar solution and then wipe them with news papers....... it is a very old trick and it is how i clean my windows in my house and in my car... the type of paper and the chemicals in news paper prevents streaking.... ask your grandparents they willl tell ya
yeah this method is normally used on home windows
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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^^^ Totally agree with the newspaper.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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i use generic window cleaner that is ammonia free. I also perfer the foamy **** over the sprays... wont streak or run down the side of the car or on the interior
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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no tint here.. i bought the eagle one 20/20 perfect vision stuff. i guess it works fine.. maybe it was the terry towel that i used that sucked, who knows. it's ammonia free so when i get my windows tinted eventually i can still use it.. i think im going to go buy a microfiber towel instead because this towel sucked
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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As other's have said, Stoner's Invisible Glass Cleaner is awesome, use a clean 100% cotten towel or rag to wipe your windows....the towel/rag should not be washed with fabric softner also.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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I'll be the 3rd to say use Stoners Invisible Glass.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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In that case I'll be the first to say Simple Green tint-safe window cleaning crap. It smells like green tea. Good stuff.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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ive tried using newspaper, and i still get streaks, i suck at this game
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Old May 18, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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Seriously, USE NEWSPAPER. It is the best with Invisible glass, just make sure you press hard.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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but with this newspaper thing doesn't the paper have to be non recycled
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Old May 19, 2006 | 01:39 AM
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4th for Invisible Glass. Two good wipe-downs with those brand name blue "Shop Towels" you get at Autozone etc and you have no problems.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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Lint free cloth works great with whatever type of cleaner you like to use.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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Eagle one and paper towels, then some rain-x for the outside of the windows.

later
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Old May 19, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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A bottle of windex with some rain-x mixed with it
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Old May 19, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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Nothing with ammonia, and as for the cloth u want something that doesn't leave alot of lint behind.
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