Cleaning Windows

[DrDevil]

was wondering how you people keep your windows clean.

the inside of my windows gather a thin film over time and i was wondering if you guys get it too and what u do to get rid of it. usually if i put the aircon on the windscreen it clears, but comes back later. im using a cotton cloth to wipe it every once in a while.

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[Anonymous]

I use Spray N Wipe Glass Cleaner, My Windows never Fog up or Get That Crappy Build up.

[sparksy]

The film is the fumes from the plastic componants inside degrading and giving off fumes. Unless your a smoker also, then you have all that nasty shit on there too.

If you use the right products on your interiour you can lessen it.

[The Sentinel]

The film is the fumes from the plastic componants inside degrading and giving off fumes. Unless your a smoker also, then you have all that nasty shit on there too.

If you use the right products on your interiour you can lessen it.

Can anyone recommend a product for this?

[SmellyTofu]

For the smoking or for the fogging windows?

[dan_kind]

chamois!, i dont use any cleaning products on the windows as it can degrade/damage the adhesive on the tint (obviously not the windscreen)

using a clean (warm, use hot rinse water) chamois that is barely wet seems to do the best job for me.

the fogging up windows normally indicates high humidity in the car...

not much can be done about the release of the plastic crap from the dash...

[The Sentinel]

For the smoking or for the fogging windows?

A product for cleaning the insde of the windows of the (non-smoke caused) build-up.

Even if I did smoke it sure wouldn't be in my Astra. :cry:

[DrDevil]

im going to try windex at let you guys know how it went

i dont have window tinting so it should be all good

[Degen-Astra]

Windex is okay, tends to streak a bit more i feel.

As for smoking in the car...i didnt smoke in mine for 6 months. Smoked in it for 6 months and quit.

[sparksy]

chamois!, i dont use any cleaning products on the windows as it can degrade/damage the adhesive on the tint (obviously not the windscreen)

using a clean (warm, use hot rinse water) chamois that is barely wet seems to do the best job for me.

the fogging up windows normally indicates high humidity in the car...

not much can be done about the release of the plastic crap from the dash...

GLASS CLEANERS
Just as in the selection of car shampoo and wax, no two car enthusiasts can agree on the ultimate glass cleaner. Some people like ammonia cleaners. Others swear by TSP, while the purists will use nothing but clear water. Whatever you use, the principles are the same: clean, dry and polish.

I highly discourage the use of ammonia-based glass cleaners on your car. While ammonia is a great glass cleaner for the home, ammonia is harmful to many car surfaces, including vinyl, rubber and leather. More importantly, the use of ammonia inside your car is harmful to your health. Use an automotive glass cleaner that specifically states it's safe to use on window-tint film. A glass cleaner that's safe for window-tint film will not harm the plastic and vinyl surfaces on your car.

Glass cleaners in a spray bottle work fine. The only problem is overspray on the dash and upholstery, as it's difficult to direct the spray of glass cleaners. You will have the best luck spraying one side of a clean towel, wiping the glass, and then drying with the other side of the towel.

Many professional detailers use plain water for wiping and cleaning the windows, and dry the glass with newspaper. Unlike paper towels and most cotton towels, newspaper does not leave behind lint, and the ink acts as a glass polish. The only drawback to this method is the newsprint ink on your hands when you’re done. Be sure to wash your hands before touching your upholstery.