Getting rid of windscreen smudges

[Mr. Pedantic]

How do I do it? Whenever I have to use my Dad's car the windscreen always seems to come covered with smudges and streaks. Don't know what he does, but I'd really like a way to get rid of it.

 

[nerp]

Use newspaper instead of cloth.

 

[Mr. Pedantic]

With glass cleaner or just by itself?

 

[NutBucket]

Glass cleaner. Which type are you using?

 

[Mr. Pedantic]

I haven't yet. I've just lived with it up until now. Is there anything that I might be able to get in New Zealand that you guys recommend?

 

[PhoKingGuy]

Invisible glass? That stuff works wonders

 

[LTC8K6]

http://www.castleproducts.ca/Catalog/GlassClnrs/streakproof.html

 

[Mr. Pedantic]

Invisible glass? That stuff works wonders

http://www.castleproducts.ca/Catalog/GlassClnrs/streakproof.html

Sweet, I'll see if I can find any of that stuff tomorrow.

 

[alkemyst]

Stoner's Invisible Glass and microfiber.

Most smudges are because either too much detergent and/or fabric softener was used.

 

[Mr. Pedantic]

Stoner's Invisible Glass and microfiber.

Most smudges are because either too much detergent and/or fabric softener was used.

Thanks.

Never cleaned a window before...or looked after a car in any way... Any tips or advice? Any other things I should do?

 

[Thump553]

Diluted vinegar and newspaper, maybe a dash of ammonia as well. Works wonders. If you are obsessive about the finish be careful and rinse off if necessary.

 

[RavenSEAL]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_XlPZwG5bI&feature=related

 

[Mr. Pedantic]

Diluted vinegar and newspaper, maybe a dash of ammonia as well. Works wonders. If you are obsessive about the finish be careful and rinse off if necessary.

This is going to be for the inside of the windscreen, just so you know...

 

[disappoint]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_XlPZwG5bI&feature=related

I used to drive an AT AT until I took the ground to a knee. Now I just post on AT.

 

[ajskydiver]

Diluted vinegar and newspaper, maybe a dash of ammonia as well. Works wonders. If you are obsessive about the finish be careful and rinse off if necessary.

I'd skip the ammonia.

My tint guy recommended regular Dawn (just a few drops) and a full bottle of water. Spray on and wipe with cloth/newspaper/paper towel bunched up in a ball and not folded.

I also got great results with white vinegar and water -- use at least 50/50 but you can go higher with the vinegar if you have really bad water spots/mineral deposits/hard water. May use inside and out as needed.

The white vinegar solution was the only way I got the hard water spots off the exterior of my windows. I'm installing a water softener this week for the house and making sure my one exterior spigot will be using the softened water to avoid this problem.

 

[Railgun]

Nothing but windex (or, now that I'm in the UK, windolene) and paper towels. Never had any issues. Finished off with some rain-x for both the outside and in (anti-fog on the inside).

I used to use newspaper as well, but as I don't read one, I don't usually have any. If you do it right, the above is fine.

I'm a HUGE advocate of non-streaky windows...just a pet peave of mine. If I didn't think the above was just as good as anything else listed, I'd use something else.

 

[Scout80]

I use vinegar, rubbing alcohol and water. Works extremely well. I don't have my recipe in front of me now but you can probably find one online and tweak it until you are satisfied.

 

[alkemyst]

lol at vinegar inside a car

 

[Mr. Pedantic]

I got this stuff...I think. The bottle looks different to what I bought, but it's by the same company and it's a glass cleaner, so it can't be too different. Gave it a go with newspaper, and it works pretty well. Hated using it on the inside though, in the end I sprayed it onto the newspaper directly.