Alternative Glass Cleaner - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Fresh330 · 05-14-2009, 09:22 AM

I've always read the Stoner's Invisible Glass Cleaner is one of the best window cleaners available. I was also told by the guy who put my tints on that a cheap and just as effective alternative is using dish soap diluted with water.

Anyone else use this and vouche for his method? I was thinking of mixing some up in a spray bottle for when I wash my car this weekend.

Lowcruzr · 05-14-2009, 09:31 AM

I use the cheapest glass cleaner I can find. If you spray distilled water on the glass AFTER using cleaner and wipe it down with a lint free cloth, you'll never have streaks. I don't care what kind of glass cleaner you use, this method has always worked for me. On really bad windows (nicotine or what not), you may have to use the cleaner twice, but the water/wipe after is the ticket for streak-free windows. It works great on home decor mirrors too. I've been preaching this for years.

zaxjax · 05-14-2009, 11:16 AM

Newspaper works really well on leaving streak and lint free windows. Stoner's is good stuff

ejazbmw · 05-14-2009, 12:18 PM

lol stoners is only like 5 bucks probably the best option IMO

dr.jay · 05-14-2009, 12:58 PM

CG's Window Cleaner works great

twinturboa51 · 05-14-2009, 02:46 PM

Stoner FTW

ScheerSpeed · 05-14-2009, 02:49 PM

i have found that Stoner's and Sprayaway are the bet glass cleaners out there....

really guys, don't get that cheap and use dish soap... glass cleaner is like $3 a can...

shawshank772 · 05-14-2009, 07:30 PM

Stoners is great!! used it for years with newspaper. I also 2nd what everyone else says 5 dollars for a can and it lasts a long time.

svtfast · 05-14-2009, 07:44 PM

I use stoners with a MF towel. Works great for me.

ToadHollow · 05-14-2009, 08:36 PM

Perfect Glass ......... absolutely the best stuff I have ever used on ANY glass. Ammonia - free for use on the tint as well.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&sku=12276621

ericsmithcpa · 05-14-2009, 09:30 PM

+1 stoners... you can get it at Lowe's too and not have to wait for it to come in the mail.

mvillezcas · 05-14-2009, 10:18 PM

I have CG's window cleaner and Stoner's and both work very well. Stoner's is much cheaper and lasts longer. But I agree with Lowcruzr, use any kind of cleaner, wipe down with distilled water and results are just as good.

Momadness · 05-14-2009, 10:46 PM

I use this one glass cleaner from SAMS club. You get three cans of it. Works better than Stoners hands down. I tried both and it can't be beat!

jopa489 · 05-14-2009, 11:16 PM

Yup, Stoner's Invisible Glass with newspaper is an awesome combination.

Mazen · 05-14-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fresh330

I've always read the Stoner's Invisible Glass Cleaner is one of the best window cleaners available. I was also told by the guy who put my tints on that a cheap and just as effective alternative is using dish soap diluted with water.

Anyone else use this and vouche for his method? I was thinking of mixing some up in a spray bottle for when I wash my car this weekend.

Was that tinting guy in Paterson? because that guy told me about it, and if it's someone else than there's a bigger chance there's some truth to it

gdnyc · 05-18-2009, 04:09 PM

I've been using spraway for years. Works great. I bought it in bulf and I think each can came out to about $3.

Gig103 · 05-19-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawshank772

Stoners is great!! used it for years with newspaper. I also 2nd what everyone else says 5 dollars for a can and it lasts a long time.

Don't use newspapers on tint. And Stoners is under $4 at Walmart.

roadkillrob · 05-19-2009, 03:28 PM

I just got some Zaino glass cleaner/polish and it rocks, can be applied by hand or machine - might not be the everyday solution, but is easy to use and make glass look like new!

05-14-2009, 09:22 AM	#1
Fresh330 It is what it is Drives: '06 330xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 299 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	Alternative Glass Cleaner I've always read the Stoner's Invisible Glass Cleaner is one of the best window cleaners available. I was also told by the guy who put my tints on that a cheap and just as effective alternative is using dish soap diluted with water. Anyone else use this and vouche for his method? I was thinking of mixing some up in a spray bottle for when I wash my car this weekend.
	Tweet

05-14-2009, 09:31 AM	#2
Lowcruzr Colonel Drives: '07 E92 335, '99 Civic Si, BUB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,653 iTrader: (1)	I use the cheapest glass cleaner I can find. If you spray distilled water on the glass AFTER using cleaner and wipe it down with a lint free cloth, you'll never have streaks. I don't care what kind of glass cleaner you use, this method has always worked for me. On really bad windows (nicotine or what not), you may have to use the cleaner twice, but the water/wipe after is the ticket for streak-free windows. It works great on home decor mirrors too. I've been preaching this for years. __________________ '07 E92 335i \|Crimson Red\|Saddle\|ZSP\|ZPP\|PDC\|Heated\|Logic\|Step\|Paddles\| Mods \|Painted Kidneys\|Black Lower Mesh Grills\|Rho-plate\|7500 GP Fogs\|JB3 2.0\|LED Tag Lights\|Rear Fogs\|And maybe some day an M3 Rear Spoiler\|

05-14-2009, 11:16 AM	#3
zaxjax Major Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis Posts: 1,211 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [4.50]	Newspaper works really well on leaving streak and lint free windows. Stoner's is good stuff __________________ Detailed Image

05-14-2009, 12:58 PM	#5
dr.jay Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenwood Always Up to No Good Posts: 469 iTrader: (1)	CG's Window Cleaner works great __________________ "Barzini is dead. So is Phillip Tattallgia. Moe Green. Slacci. Cuneo. Today I settled all family business so don't tell me that you're innocent. Admit what you did"

05-14-2009, 02:46 PM	#6
twinturboa51 Captain Drives: Montego Blue 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bawston Posts: 620 iTrader: (0)	Stoner FTW __________________

05-14-2009, 12:18 PM	#4
ejazbmw blahhh Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 6,335 iTrader: (7)	lol stoners is only like 5 bucks probably the best option IMO

05-14-2009, 02:49 PM	#7
ScheerSpeed Major General Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 5,769 iTrader: (14)	i have found that Stoner's and Sprayaway are the bet glass cleaners out there.... really guys, don't get that cheap and use dish soap... glass cleaner is like $3 a can...

05-14-2009, 07:30 PM	#8
shawshank772 Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 878 iTrader: (1)	Stoners is great!! used it for years with newspaper. I also 2nd what everyone else says 5 dollars for a can and it lasts a long time.

05-14-2009, 07:44 PM	#9
svtfast Captain Drives: 335i Space/Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Gordon, GA Posts: 814 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00]	I use stoners with a MF towel. Works great for me.

05-14-2009, 08:36 PM	#10
ToadHollow RECOVERING E90POST ADDICT Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 5,058 iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [4.00]	Perfect Glass ......... absolutely the best stuff I have ever used on ANY glass. Ammonia - free for use on the tint as well. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&sku=12276621 __________________ SOLD 05/07/2010 "Austin BMWs"/ "Detailed Pics"

05-14-2009, 09:30 PM	#11
ericsmithcpa New Member Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	+1 stoners... you can get it at Lowe's too and not have to wait for it to come in the mail.

05-14-2009, 10:18 PM	#12
mvillezcas BMW SD Drives: 2007 BMW E92 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 218 iTrader: (2)	I have CG's window cleaner and Stoner's and both work very well. Stoner's is much cheaper and lasts longer. But I agree with Lowcruzr, use any kind of cleaner, wipe down with distilled water and results are just as good.

05-14-2009, 10:46 PM	#13
Momadness Private Drives: 08 328i coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	I use this one glass cleaner from SAMS club. You get three cans of it. Works better than Stoners hands down. I tried both and it can't be beat!

05-14-2009, 11:16 PM	#14
jopa489 BMW/Detailing Addict Drives: Estoril F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 6,554 iTrader: (8)	Yup, Stoner's Invisible Glass with newspaper is an awesome combination. __________________

05-18-2009, 04:09 PM	#16
gdnyc Lieutenant Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 473 iTrader: (0)	I've been using spraway for years. Works great. I bought it in bulf and I think each can came out to about $3. __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!

05-19-2009, 03:28 PM	#18
roadkillrob Brigadier General Drives: 2008 335Cic, 2011 X5 35i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 3,195 iTrader: (13)	I just got some Zaino glass cleaner/polish and it rocks, can be applied by hand or machine - might not be the everyday solution, but is easy to use and make glass look like new! __________________ 2008 E93 335i 2014 X3 35i

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search