Cleaning glass I keep getting streaks >.<

[Chapster5]

Hey guys ive Tryed this spray on glass cleaner by some random car company it days spray on and wipe straight off with a paper towel or lint free cloth... Alas I've Tryed both and both times streaks where left... I may use vinegar but obviously comes the risk of making my car smell like a chippy

Advice would be great please guys

Nick

 

[Addicted]

To me it sounds like either the product itself is crap or you're putting too much on!

 

[Stunty]

Use Mr Muscle window cleaner. Job done.

 

[yellowbelly]

Sounds like the product isn't too great, get yourself a microfibre cloth and some 3M Glass Cleaner. Cracking product for little money

 

[Aaron182.]

i use my megauris quick detailer spray, works perfectly with a tesco microfibre cloth. (inside and out)

 

[Jay.S]

Tesco now stock a few 3M products I noticed the other day.

I use AG fast glass works fine a treat for me.

 

[JD]

Sounds like the molecules of the product are sticking. Next time, try a glass polish first to rid of all grime and oils. Then glass cleaner. Glass cleaners don't actually clean anything other than dust and water spots. Hence needing something slightly more aggressive like a polish.

 

[Kane.]

I always finish my glass with dodo juice red mist, wether at home or in the car.. No streaks at all for me.

 

[JamesBryan]

I prefer the waffle weave type towels for glass rather than microfibres.

 

[Knuckles]

Buff it off with a microfibre... Be reet.

Although I've been using some rainguard glass cleaner stuff. It's ace

 

[Gally]

Needs a DJ merkin cloth and a decent cleaner.

I also make sure the glass is actually clean like JD said. Even just warm water will clean them up nice.

 

[Chapster5]

Cheers guys I'll take some of the products to note and see what I find first I'll have a look round the tesco superstore by me

Mucho Gracias

 

[DrewG]

Auto Glym Fast Glass + Microfibre good for me...

 

[Gally]

Fast Glass I think is the worst glass cleaner i've ever used.

 

[Aaron182.]

bit of spit and a dirty rag does the job

 

[DrewG]

Never had a problem with it Gally, been using it for years... The cream stuff I'd agree is naff, use the Fast glass in the house too..

 

[micheal leck]

I always us newspaper lol it works a treat

Lecky

 

[Yellow Dave]

Have you ever clayed your glass? It's surprising how much rubbish is on them even after several bits with a glass cleaner, as JD explained. A glass polish will also help to remove a lot if dirt.

If you want to re use the glass cleaner again get a decent cloth, the waffle weave ones like the mint merkin I prefer, spray it once or twice onto the cloth then wipe on the glass

 

[Chapster5]

Ahhh possibly going wrong on application? I sprayed the glass lol and was using a jay cloth newspaper and vinegar was also suggested to me I smiled and nodded at the misses mother for suggesting it lol I've never owned a clay bar for fear of not knowing what to do with it I'm not into my detailing so I am a blank canvas

 

[Adam G]

Unfortunately the outlaw was right vinegar gives streak free glass. For a cheap glass cleaner that is amazing for it's price get Lidl's own W5 brand.

 

[aucky]

3m
Costco mf

Done.

 

[Chapster5]

3M seems to be a popular one think I shall try that

Now... To find it in Tesco

 

[JamesBryan]

Doubt you'd find the 3M window cleaner in Tesco.

I could be wrong though...

 

[Chapster5]

I'm not sure where most of you guys get your detailing stuff and cleaners other than online but I'm impatient and like to go fetch halfrauds may have something in

 

[Jay.S]

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=262300



The glass ccleaner is the one on the far right just out of shot.

 

[Chapster5]

Oh yeh! Cheers mate least I know what to look for

 

[Chapster5]

Found it and got an autoglym Microfibre will report back with the findings

 

[JD]

Again, Tescos but the glass cleaner is hidden behind other products.

 

[Chapppers11]

Another vote for AG Fast Glass with any cloth tbh.

On a side note, why do retail businesses insist only stocking mediocre products?

I know price is a big issue, but the likes of Dodo Juice and AF aren't bank breakers compared to Autoglym and 3M!

I'm not saying AG isn't good, but it's far from the best.

 

[MatthewR]

Its probably down to brand name, every man and his dog know AG and Meguiars . But people that aren't into it don't know about the other brands therefore won't buy it.

 

[Chapster5]

Apologies simoniz cloth lol not had a change to try it yet

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I find that some diluted screen wash on a paper towel works wonders on the interior screen.

 

[Spee]

That 3M stuff is good. It's good enough for aircraft screens at work, so it's plenty good enough for my car! Bit of hot water to shift the bugs first and you're done. Currently on offer at my Tesco.

 

[Spee]

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