Author Topic: glass cleaning (Read 2682 times)

Turbo Bob · « **on:** November 16, 2010, 10:20:29 pm »

I need to clean the outside of the outlander's windscreen, get all the crap off as visibility in rain is terrible. What is best to use?

rrocket · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2010, 10:23:21 pm »

Invisible Glass works well inside and out. After you thoroughly clean the glass...you might need new windshield wipers to keep them for fouling up the clean windshield again...

Also....a Rain-X application works pretty well for keeping the windscreen clear and rain free...

mrthompson · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2010, 09:40:44 am »

Ya man, can't miss with Stoner.

No H2O · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2010, 04:02:11 pm »

Quote from: Turbo Bob on November 16, 2010, 10:20:29 pm

What is best to use?

You can use a clay bar to get all the grit off, then use a good glass cleaner.

RX7heaven · « **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2010, 10:28:35 am »

Apply 1/3 cleaning vinegar and 2/3 warm water with a small squeegee. Try to work out of the direct sun and keep the windshield wet for a while then dry with newspaper which acts like a fine abrasive. Avoid touching other areas as the ink may transfer but will leave glass with a polished look. The previous owner of my car managed to scratch the outside of the windshield with a gritty snowball!

swishguy · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2010, 02:01:11 pm »

Vinegar is an acid & will etch your glass with repeated use. Do not use it. I work for a chemical manufacterer. Buy a good quality glass cleaner & wipe with a microfibre cloth.

slybry · « **Reply #6 on:** January 15, 2011, 12:18:40 pm »

I clean the exterior of my windshield with cream Vim cleaner. I wet windshield first then apply with a very wet rag. I am careful to avoid paint and trim. Cuts through all the road grime.

I rinse very very well then apply rain-x.

I do this a couple times a year. Been doing this for a few years now.

EV Dan · « **Reply #7 on:** January 15, 2011, 02:05:28 pm »

Windex should do it. I'd be careful with laundry/dish detergents as some are abrasive.

KGCCS · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2011, 01:33:15 pm »

Any quality liquid or foaming glass cleaner should do the trick.

Consider following up with an application of Aquapel or Rain-X to help improve the repelling of water and visibility in rainy conditions. The major advantage with Aquapel is that it tends to last longer (i.e. 6 months) whereas the Rain-X typically requires re-application every month or so.

Turbo Bob · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2011, 10:47:31 pm »

I used Invisible Glass, it works very well.

KGCCS · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2011, 08:40:33 am »

Stoner makes that I think, right? If its the product I'm thinking of then absolutely.. I've used it before and was VERYYYYYY impressed with the results!!

Erik · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:40:46 am »

Invisible glass is awesome. Buy mine in the states usually, where it costs half what it does here

CanuckG35 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:43:16 am »

Stoners is the ONLY thing I use, it's great stuff.

safristi · « **Reply #13 on:** March 15, 2011, 10:40:58 am »

..worked so well i put my head thru the windshield reaching for my sunglasses........

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CanuckG35 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2011, 07:04:21 am »

Stoners is now on sale at eshine.ca if anyone is interested. http://www.eshine.ca/stoner_invisible_glass_wsprayer_22oz-3240.php

KGCCS · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2011, 03:35:07 pm »

Quote from: CanuckG35 on March 16, 2011, 07:04:21 am

Stoners is now on sale at eshine.ca if anyone is interested. http://www.eshine.ca/stoner_invisible_glass_wsprayer_22oz-3240.php

Good find Canuck35!

airbalancer · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2011, 06:11:31 pm »

Would vinegar and water be safe on after market tinted windows?

rrocket · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2011, 06:17:11 pm »

Quote from: CanuckG35 on March 16, 2011, 07:04:21 am

Stoners is now on sale at eshine.ca if anyone is interested. http://www.eshine.ca/stoner_invisible_glass_wsprayer_22oz-3240.php

$7.59 for shipping!! So $12+ a bottle! No thanks!!

airbalancer · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2011, 06:19:16 pm »

Go to Costco they sell Stoner in a 4 pack
I never like it that much

No H2O · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2011, 06:46:11 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on March 17, 2011, 06:17:11 pm

Quote from: CanuckG35 on March 16, 2011, 07:04:21 am
Stoners is now on sale at eshine.ca if anyone is interested. http://www.eshine.ca/stoner_invisible_glass_wsprayer_22oz-3240.php

$7.59 for shipping!! So $12+ a bottle! No thanks!!

I get my Stoner products directly from Stoner by the case of 12. Free shipping within the US plus ultra cheap per can prices.