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David Hageman - 03 Oct 2005 21:23 GMT

The car wash uses "clean" cloth towel to wipe the windows...but they
all have a lot of soap residue and aren't rinsed sufficiently.

I decided to use white bounty paper towels and Windex.

It really doesn't do the job. When the sun is at a certain angle in
the sky, the windows look embarrassingly dirty...no matter how many
times you go over them.

Somebody suggested a mixture of vinegar and water.

I remember my dad washing the house windows with ammonia and water.

The problem is the scent would drive one crazy.

Any suggestions?

David H.

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Pete - 03 Oct 2005 21:46 GMT

> Any suggestions?

I always had good look with Eagle 20/20 applied and dried with
microfiber towels (one for applying and one for drying). The MF towels
are the crucial link here, the actual window detergent - less so.

Also, make sure to do it in the shade. Out in the sun, the fluid will
dry too fast. You need to be able to wipe it dry before it
dries/evaporates on its own.

Good luck!

Pete

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Seth - 04 Oct 2005 13:16 GMT

> The car wash uses "clean" cloth towel to wipe the windows...but they
> all have a lot of soap residue and aren't rinsed sufficiently.
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> The problem is the scent would drive one crazy.

Dry them with wads of newspaper.

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user@user.net - 04 Oct 2005 14:13 GMT

>> The car wash uses "clean" cloth towel to wipe the windows...but they
>> all have a lot of soap residue and aren't rinsed sufficiently.
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>Dry them with wads of newspaper.

http://www.invisibleglass.com/

This stuff actually works as claimed.

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Darryl Okahata - 04 Oct 2005 17:55 GMT

>>Dry them with wads of newspaper.
>
> http://www.invisibleglass.com/
>
> This stuff actually works as claimed.

I'll second the recommendation for Stoner's Invisible Glass
(available at many local auto stores -- don't buy it online). Good
stuff. However, you do need to use clean newspaper or microfiber towels
(washed and dried WITHOUT fabric softeners or scented detergents).

Be careful with BMW glass, however, as it seems to be a bit softer
than other glass (judging by the ease with which it chips).

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David Hageman - 04 Oct 2005 18:29 GMT

> > The car wash uses "clean" cloth towel to wipe the windows...but they
> > all have a lot of soap residue and aren't rinsed sufficiently.
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> Dry themith wads of newspaper.

Somebody said that today's newsprint runs all over the place when
wet....not like the old days.

Looks like placing an order for Stone's Invisible Glass is the way to
go.

Thanks everybody!

David H.

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