glass cleaner - The Ford Focus Forum

**zombie_ghosttrain308** · 10-11-2009, 10:49 PM

my name is bill an i have a question that involves glass cleaners. every cleaner i have used always leaves streaks. i have tried everything from invisible glass, armorall glass cleaner, windex multi- surface w/ vinnager,etc... nothing works. it frustrates me so much. i am so tired of driving down the road crusin specially at night lookin through the winshield and seein alot of streaks. please, someone help me with this problem.

**20focus03** · 10-12-2009, 04:33 AM

buy this stuff from walmart its like 3 bucks a can and it foams,best crap.either that or use newspaper with windex

**Liquid_02_ZX3** · 10-12-2009, 05:16 AM

The blue and white can stuff is awesome.

**20focus03** · 10-12-2009, 05:51 AM

^^^i think those are the colors of the stuff wal mart sells real cheap

**blackbird** · 10-12-2009, 07:04 AM

If you don't have tint on the interior of the windows, you might try getting some fine steel wool, dip it in a mixture of vinegar/rubbing alcohol/water, then scrub the surface of the glass followed immediately by drying with a terry towel, paper towel, newspaper, etc. That should help remove any contaminants from the glass (such as wax residue and bug guts from the exterior and the plastic gassing by-products on the interior.

I mostly use the Stoner Invisible Glass but I also really used to like the ClearVue brand glass cleaner before Turtle Wax bought them out and it became harder to find in my area. My dad does a lot of professional glass work and the stuff at Wal-Mart being mentioned (can't think of the name) also works decent. The same home brew mix above also cleans pretty well.

If you're using one of the aerosol type cleaners or any other for that matter, be careful about using them when the glass is hot. They tend to burn off and leave residue even when it seems still damp. That's why I usually clean mine in the early evening (as long as it's not humid out). Spray on the cleaner pretty heavy, scrub with some paper towels or newspaper, then go over it one more time and scrub/polish the glass with paper towels or a soft cloth.

**chavist93** · 10-17-2009, 03:30 PM

I have never had a problem with Stoners, but Sprayway works well too.

**zombie_ghosttrain308** · 10-17-2009, 10:47 PM

thanks for all of the suggestions

**Redlight** · 10-17-2009, 11:13 PM

Also, don't forget my home mixture...

http://www.focushacks.com/index.php?...ner%20solution

**SVTADAM** · 10-27-2009, 09:15 AM

Never had a problem with stoner invisible glass. Use a microfiber towel.

**hEaT** · 10-27-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVTADAM

Never had a problem with stoner invisible glass. Use a microfiber towel.

Yep, same.

**Jason86** · 10-28-2009, 02:43 PM

Buffing the window with a microfiber towel after using ANY of the gass cleaner products, has always worked for me. Leves everythin streak free...

**fatphocus** · 11-13-2009, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVTADAM

Never had a problem with stoner invisible glass. Use a microfiber towel.

+10000000 never had streaks with this combo works mint!!!

10-11-2009, 10:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
zombie_ghosttrain308 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wendell, nc Posts: 10	glass cleaner my name is bill an i have a question that involves glass cleaners. every cleaner i have used always leaves streaks. i have tried everything from invisible glass, armorall glass cleaner, windex multi- surface w/ vinnager,etc... nothing works. it frustrates me so much. i am so tired of driving down the road crusin specially at night lookin through the winshield and seein alot of streaks. please, someone help me with this problem.

10-12-2009, 04:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
20focus03 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ABQ,NEW MEXICO Posts: 973	Re: glass cleaner buy this stuff from walmart its like 3 bucks a can and it foams,best crap.either that or use newspaper with windex __________________ 03 Sangria Red zx5 stock :) 09 Harley Sporster 1200 :) 99 Yamaha R6 (stunter) :) 93 S10 -SBC in the works :) ._________________________ \|.....Overnight.....................\| \|\| \|........Japan Parts................\|\|'\|";,___. \|_..._...____________======\|\|_\|_\|...,] "(@)'(@)""'''''''''''''"'''"\|(@)(@)***"(@)

10-12-2009, 05:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Liquid_02_ZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,450	Re: glass cleaner The blue and white can stuff is awesome. __________________ '02 Liquid ZX3 Power Premium MTX It has a few mods, lol

10-12-2009, 05:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
20focus03 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ABQ,NEW MEXICO Posts: 973	Re: glass cleaner ^^^i think those are the colors of the stuff wal mart sells real cheap __________________ 03 Sangria Red zx5 stock :) 09 Harley Sporster 1200 :) 99 Yamaha R6 (stunter) :) 93 S10 -SBC in the works :) ._________________________ \|.....Overnight.....................\| \|\| \|........Japan Parts................\|\|'\|";,___. \|_..._...____________======\|\|_\|_\|...,] "(@)'(@)""'''''''''''''"'''"\|(@)(@)***"(@)

10-12-2009, 07:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
blackbird Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal (High Desert) Posts: 1,349	Re: glass cleaner If you don't have tint on the interior of the windows, you might try getting some fine steel wool, dip it in a mixture of vinegar/rubbing alcohol/water, then scrub the surface of the glass followed immediately by drying with a terry towel, paper towel, newspaper, etc. That should help remove any contaminants from the glass (such as wax residue and bug guts from the exterior and the plastic gassing by-products on the interior. I mostly use the Stoner Invisible Glass but I also really used to like the ClearVue brand glass cleaner before Turtle Wax bought them out and it became harder to find in my area. My dad does a lot of professional glass work and the stuff at Wal-Mart being mentioned (can't think of the name) also works decent. The same home brew mix above also cleans pretty well. If you're using one of the aerosol type cleaners or any other for that matter, be careful about using them when the glass is hot. They tend to burn off and leave residue even when it seems still damp. That's why I usually clean mine in the early evening (as long as it's not humid out). Spray on the cleaner pretty heavy, scrub with some paper towels or newspaper, then go over it one more time and scrub/polish the glass with paper towels or a soft cloth. __________________ Eric H. '04 SVTF (Screaming Yellow/EAP ZX3) - '02 SVTF (CD Silver - Vortech-equipped) '92 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T - '81 & '85 Chevy Citation X-11 - '93 Olds Achieva SCX W41 (x2) plus a Cobalt, a Neon, and a bunch of other stuff...

10-17-2009, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
chavist93 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 37	Re: glass cleaner I have never had a problem with Stoners, but Sprayway works well too. __________________ 91 5.0 notch 03 SVTF zx5 02 Ranger Edge 4x4

10-17-2009, 10:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
zombie_ghosttrain308 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wendell, nc Posts: 10	Re: glass cleaner thanks for all of the suggestions

10-17-2009, 11:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Redlight Your friendly neighborhood douche pickle Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: s a n a n t o n i o Posts: 8,564	Re: glass cleaner Also, don't forget my home mixture... http://www.focushacks.com/index.php?...ner%20solution __________________ This is my Focus. There are many like it but this one is mine. My Focus is my best friend, it is my life. I must master it as I master my life. Without me, my Focus is useless. Without my Focus, I am useless. I must race my Focus true. I must race faster than my enemy who is trying to beat me. I must beat him before he beats me. I will! Before God I swear this creed! So be it, until there is no enemy but, peace! Amen!

10-27-2009, 09:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
SVTADAM Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,137	Re: glass cleaner Never had a problem with stoner invisible glass. Use a microfiber towel. __________________ Black Aria...#1211: 2002 SVTF Jasmine...#1062: 2004 SVTF Euro Rain...1990 Ford Escort Wagon "Dear Diary...Jackpot!" Giggity Giggity Goo!

10-28-2009, 02:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jason86 TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 141	Re: glass cleaner Buffing the window with a microfiber towel after using ANY of the gass cleaner products, has always worked for me. Leves everythin streak free... __________________ Dude!?..... Did you hear my Ztec pop?....ROTFL!!!!

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