Cleaning windows

BT@Home · 29th January 2008, 08:42

I washed the car again at the weekend (last time was just 2 weeks ago, so I must be sick), and although the bodywork is beading nicely, and very little road grime has stuck, the windows appear to be holding onto all the muck that is thrown up and now they look awful again.

What are people using to keep the windows sparkling at the same level as the car itself?

Greeners · 29th January 2008, 08:45

Auto Glym glass cleaner......although on warm / hot days it does dry quickly and leave a pale blue dust.......

dawkinsrover · 29th January 2008, 10:07

I use AG glass cleaner too, best I have found so far, but yes, can be dusty to work with. AG also do 'fast glass' in a spray, that's good too and leaves NO dust....................

BT@Home · 29th January 2008, 10:21

Are you using these inside and out?

GreyGhost · 29th January 2008, 10:23

I find fast glass is excellent, although it takes a bit of polishing up with a clean cloth once it has dried. Inside and out.

dawkinsrover · 29th January 2008, 10:31

Yes, use both products all round, inside and out, including inside of windscreen, but NOT on outside of windscreen..............not sure if it's advisable?

Greeners · 29th January 2008, 14:51

I use AG on the windscreen, I also use a drop to clean the wiper blades too........

TimO · 29th January 2008, 15:57

AG products do a sterling job but if you want super clean windows clay them first.

davediamond · 29th January 2008, 16:55

The products mentioned above are good but if you want a zero cost option I find that a damp cloth and newspaper do a very good job.

Wet the glass then dry off with the newspaper, cushdy.

Dave

robwijnstok · 29th January 2008, 19:05

I clean my windows with Glassex inside and outside, I presume this is similar to the products in the replay's that the other members have mentioned. Once every 6 weeks I use Rain-X after cleaning on my outside windows, I think Halfords will have that in the UK.

With Rain-X you don't need your wipers any more if your speed is over 50km/h that is about 30m/h. When you drive faster than this, the rain will just roll to the top of you window. The more rain the better the view. I use it for more than two years now.

Rob.

29th January 2008, 08:42	#1
BT@Home Loves to post '99 Club CDT / '03 ZT-T + CDTi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire Posts: 420 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cleaning windows I washed the car again at the weekend (last time was just 2 weeks ago, so I must be sick), and although the bodywork is beading nicely, and very little road grime has stuck, the windows appear to be holding onto all the muck that is thrown up and now they look awful again. What are people using to keep the windows sparkling at the same level as the car itself?

29th January 2008, 08:45	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Auto Glym glass cleaner......although on warm / hot days it does dry quickly and leave a pale blue dust....... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

29th January 2008, 14:51	#7
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	I use AG on the windscreen, I also use a drop to clean the wiper blades too........ __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

29th January 2008, 16:55	#9
davediamond Loves to post Commission No. 001055 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Wales (English) Posts: 440 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The products mentioned above are good but if you want a zero cost option I find that a damp cloth and newspaper do a very good job. Wet the glass then dry off with the newspaper, cushdy. Dave __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

29th January 2008, 19:05	#10
robwijnstok Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer 2.5V6 autobox, Rover Streetwise 2.0 DTi, MG ZR160 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gelderland Posts: 617 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	I clean my windows with Glassex inside and outside, I presume this is similar to the products in the replay's that the other members have mentioned. Once every 6 weeks I use Rain-X after cleaning on my outside windows, I think Halfords will have that in the UK. With Rain-X you don't need your wipers any more if your speed is over 50km/h that is about 30m/h. When you drive faster than this, the rain will just roll to the top of you window. The more rain the better the view. I use it for more than two years now. Rob. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Membership Number 344 Driving with a BIG smile... and it's Chatsworth Elegant Bronze. Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly!

29th January 2008, 10:07	#3
dawkinsrover Avid contributor Rover 600 GSi Auto Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Poole. Dorset Posts: 218 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use AG glass cleaner too, best I have found so far, but yes, can be dusty to work with. AG also do 'fast glass' in a spray, that's good too and leaves NO dust....................

29th January 2008, 10:21	#4
BT@Home Loves to post '99 Club CDT / '03 ZT-T + CDTi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire Posts: 420 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are you using these inside and out?

29th January 2008, 10:23	#5
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	I find fast glass is excellent, although it takes a bit of polishing up with a clean cloth once it has dried. Inside and out.

29th January 2008, 10:31	#6
dawkinsrover Avid contributor Rover 600 GSi Auto Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Poole. Dorset Posts: 218 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, use both products all round, inside and out, including inside of windscreen, but NOT on outside of windscreen..............not sure if it's advisable?

29th January 2008, 15:57	#8
TimO Loves to post ZT CDTi+ & Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Old Colwyn Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	AG products do a sterling job but if you want super clean windows clay them first.