How to get Crystal Clear windows

335ievo · 08-01-2008, 02:48 AM

Hey guys, I was wondering whats the best method to get smudge free windows. And what products do you guys use? I always seem to get some streaks on my windows and its never crystal clear!

Tallest · 08-01-2008, 03:15 AM

im interested as well.

sinnet112 · 08-01-2008, 05:07 AM

Stoner's Invisible Glass

Before I use it though, I use a washmitt with soap to wash off whatever residue is on the windows and then I apply the Invisible Glass.

Concours Finish · 08-01-2008, 05:27 AM

stoners and a glass cleaning cloth works wonders. I use prima clarity and glass cloth. streak free

I335 · 08-01-2008, 07:38 AM

Yep - Stoners is the best I've found so far. Works even better after a thorough wash and claying of the windows. Makes my wipers silent...

BlueLion · 08-01-2008, 08:40 AM

+1 on claying the windows, but just wash them with the same car wash soap. For the insides i just a dry microfiber.....

i always had streaking problems and i figured the less product i use the less product their is to streak on me

Icedog_16 · 08-01-2008, 09:05 AM

What all of the above said works for me.

ZBMW · 08-01-2008, 09:21 AM

exterior side winows do fine with soap and water plus chamois cloth.
Interior windows like to streak due to ofgassing chemicals in the plastics. Water and chamois cloth plus lots of elbow grease will clean them. Do your rear view mirror too - you will notice the difference

SpecC · 08-01-2008, 10:04 AM

-wash your car with regular car soap
-dry with waffle weave

if you have streaks,
-quick detail your windows

then
-apply stoner's invisible glass or your favorite glass cleaning product
-apply sealant (if you like) onto glass

BlueLion · 08-01-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZBMW

exterior side winows do fine with soap and water plus chamois cloth.
Interior windows like to streak due to ofgassing chemicals in the plastics. Water and chamois cloth plus lots of elbow grease will clean them. Do your rear view mirror too - you will notice the difference

yeah man..... you dont notice it until you wipe it

Turbo_435i · 08-03-2008, 11:20 PM

best for insides ? they always have marks,ALWAYS.

Bobby_Light · 08-03-2008, 11:37 PM

I've recently read good things about Surf City Clearly Better Glass Cleaner. Some say it is superior to Stoner's Invisible Glass.

http://www.surfcitygarage.com/detail1.php?product_id=49

Anyone used this product?

choopy · 08-04-2008, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueLion

+1 on claying the windows, but just wash them with the same car wash soap. For the insides i just a dry microfiber.....

i always had streaking problems and i figured the less product i use the less product their is to streak on me

or spray and wipe with mf towel and wipe dry it polish cloth

BayAreaE92 · 08-04-2008, 12:18 AM

Stoner's FTW

davedave · 08-04-2008, 12:25 AM

clean -> Clay -> stoner = invisible

ScheerSpeed · 08-04-2008, 12:39 AM

clean>clay>polish>stoners>nice MF towel = its not even there!

Turbo_435i · 08-04-2008, 12:52 AM

rip out windshield FTW. believe me, it will feel like the air is hitting you in the face,its soo clean, haaa.

LOLrance · 08-04-2008, 04:12 AM

Im not into the hype over stoners. Usually im not a CG fanboy but surprisingly, when diluted correctly, CG Window Cleaner works very very well.

UncleWede · 08-04-2008, 01:55 PM

I found last weekend on my son's REALLY dirty windows that if I am about to do tires with Poorboys' APC, I can hit the windows first to get all the grime off, then wash as usual. Worked really well to get the road grime off the exterior.

m2kev · 08-04-2008, 03:03 PM

Ive tried Stoners from everyones suggestion and personally I do not like it (I use the spray bottle instead of the foam one I've seen in a can). I don't know what it is but it just leaves crazy streaks on my glass, and a layer of haze, maybe I bought a bad batch who knows. The only glass cleaner that really have worked for me without leaving haze film or streak marks is that Sprayway brand.

Raz335 · 08-04-2008, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92K335i

Ive tried Stoners from everyones suggestion and personally I do not like it (I use the spray bottle instead of the foam one I've seen in a can). I don't know what it is but it just leaves crazy streaks on my glass, and a layer of haze, maybe I bought a bad batch who knows. The only glass cleaner that really have worked for me without leaving haze film or streak marks is that Sprayway brand.

Try the Stoner's foam can..it works better IMO. And be sure to buff off with a clean MF after applying. I've had no streaking or hazing issues at all.

ibimmer954 · 08-04-2008, 03:55 PM

I agree, the Stoner's Foam in a can works really well for me. Only use with a dry, clean MF cloth. Once the cloth gets a little damp, use a different section. The dry part won't streak. Once it's damp, it can leave a haze.

I fold my MF cloth into quarters. Do a section of the window, turn the cloth over do another section. Turn the cloth inside out, another section, etc.

If that's not working, maybe you have some sticky/oily film on the window. Maybe try cleaning with soap and water first. Then go back and try the Stoner's again.

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Concours Finish Reflection Obsession 22 Rep 107 Posts Drives: blue "thinking man's bmw" Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego & Pasadena iTrader: (0)	stoners and a glass cleaning cloth works wonders. I use prima clarity and glass cloth. streak free
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I335 Brigadier General 131 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	Yep - Stoners is the best I've found so far. Works even better after a thorough wash and claying of the windows. Makes my wipers silent...
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BlueLion Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: 22 X3M SPY Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bradenton - FL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2022 X3MC [0.00]	+1 on claying the windows, but just wash them with the same car wash soap. For the insides i just a dry microfiber..... i always had streaking problems and i figured the less product i use the less product their is to streak on me __________________ Retired: '07 E92 335 MB, '16 M5COMP SG Current: '22 X3MCOMP SPY
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Icedog_16 No Member 8 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (1)	What all of the above said works for me.
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ZBMW Black Forest Bimmerphile 2 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	exterior side winows do fine with soap and water plus chamois cloth. Interior windows like to streak due to ofgassing chemicals in the plastics. Water and chamois cloth plus lots of elbow grease will clean them. Do your rear view mirror too - you will notice the difference
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 317 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	-wash your car with regular car soap -dry with waffle weave if you have streaks, -quick detail your windows then -apply stoner's invisible glass or your favorite glass cleaning product -apply sealant (if you like) onto glass
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Bobby_Light Major 68 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (14)	I've recently read good things about Surf City Clearly Better Glass Cleaner. Some say it is superior to Stoner's Invisible Glass. http://www.surfcitygarage.com/detail1.php?product_id=49 Anyone used this product?
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davedave Captain 49 Rep 787 Posts Drives: Godzilla Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (7)	clean -> Clay -> stoner = invisible
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ScheerSpeed Major General 480 Rep 5,766 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	clean>clay>polish>stoners>nice MF towel = its not even there!
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Turbo_435i Banned 154 Rep 578 Posts Drives: Fire Spittin 435i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	rip out windshield FTW. believe me, it will feel like the air is hitting you in the face,its soo clean, haaa.
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LOLrance The Law. 325 Rep 14,282 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	Im not into the hype over stoners. Usually im not a CG fanboy but surprisingly, when diluted correctly, CG Window Cleaner works very very well. __________________
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 19296 Rep 9,484 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I found last weekend on my son's REALLY dirty windows that if I am about to do tires with Poorboys' APC, I can hit the windows first to get all the grime off, then wash as usual. Worked really well to get the road grime off the exterior.
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m2kev Major 108 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA iTrader: (14)	Ive tried Stoners from everyones suggestion and personally I do not like it (I use the spray bottle instead of the foam one I've seen in a can). I don't know what it is but it just leaves crazy streaks on my glass, and a layer of haze, maybe I bought a bad batch who knows. The only glass cleaner that really have worked for me without leaving haze film or streak marks is that Sprayway brand. __________________
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ibimmer954 Major 270 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: '23 i4 M50, '15 M3, '19 Cayman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, California, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 Porsche Cayman ... [0.00] 2015 BMW M3 [9.87] 2023 BMW i4 M50 [9.25]	I agree, the Stoner's Foam in a can works really well for me. Only use with a dry, clean MF cloth. Once the cloth gets a little damp, use a different section. The dry part won't streak. Once it's damp, it can leave a haze. I fold my MF cloth into quarters. Do a section of the window, turn the cloth over do another section. Turn the cloth inside out, another section, etc. If that's not working, maybe you have some sticky/oily film on the window. Maybe try cleaning with soap and water first. Then go back and try the Stoner's again.
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