Glass, not Windex please!

**Changeling** · 12-11-2006, 06:28 PM

This is a two part question for the experts (not parrots).

1. Windex just plain sucks, wether on car, home whatever.

2. I read people talking about a product called "Autoglym", is this a realistic product or just another CON?

I`m not only interested for my vehicle but would really be interested in a product for my home windows/sliding doors, etc,. If it is great for one it should be great for all, or am I just living in a dream world??????????

Reason: Yesterday I used Windex to totally clean the inside of my windows ! This morning when I take off all I see is "Smearing Crud", it just seems to materialize!!!

I`m not looking for a new miracle product, I just want this crud/crap to come to an end!

What`s the answer, I`ll do as you suggest?? :nomore:

Changeling

**honkeybizkit** · 12-11-2006, 06:35 PM

Stoners invisible glass (avail: Target) Eagle One 20/20, Spraway Glass cleaner are all great glass cleaners for home or auto. Sprayway is my favorite, but usually have stoners IG just because it is easily available.

Windex is GARBAGE.

**SVR** · 12-11-2006, 06:42 PM

Autoglym glass polish is a good product, though it stinks the worst of all the glass polishes

You can use it by hand or machine. No more smears

**justin30513** · 12-11-2006, 06:50 PM

I`ve always used Stoners Invisible Glass. I ran out last week. I used my wife`s industrial strength Windex and loved it. It cleaned better than anything I`ve used to date. Even in sunlight. I was highly surprised.

Sucks or not, it worked for me.

**15951** · 12-11-2006, 08:12 PM

I don`t quality myself as an "expert", so I guess that makes me a "parrot". Nice way to solicit opinions.

Anyway, I use Stoner`s Invisible Glass, and also use NXT glass cleaner - it`s fantastic for the price. The bottle I have is a couple of years old, so I`m not sure if Meg`s is still making it.

**BigJimZ28** · 12-11-2006, 09:20 PM

I would love to help but I am not an expert

p.s. I can clean my windows with water only and no streaks!

if you want my non-expert answer just ask

**imported_Detailing Technology** · 12-11-2006, 09:26 PM

Finish Kare 1 #425. I use it on glass in the car and at home. Its a champ and it repels dust.

**Juztang** · 12-11-2006, 09:29 PM

Another vote for Stoner Invisible Glass. S&W works great on glass too.

**jfelbab** · 12-11-2006, 09:31 PM

I was a Stoners fan until I tried Meguiar`s Glass Cleaner. It is even better IMO. Absolutely no streaking in my cars. Works great around the home as well.

**imported_Suprchargd** · 12-11-2006, 09:35 PM

Use Stoner IG regularly but the best glass cleaner I ever used was this industrial one my uncle gave me from the industrial cleaning company he works at. Unfortunately I can`t use it on tints so I just stick to IG.

**Eliot Ness** · 12-11-2006, 10:05 PM

I personally like Stoners IG, but I think the towel you use is as much (if not more) of a factor as the cleaner. Yesterday I did a quick clean on my windshield using Griots cleaner and his "special" polypropylene (looks like paper to me) glass towels. I got these as a Christmas gift a couple of years back and they were close by so I grabbed them. Today I noticed my windshied was streak city. While Griots glass cleaner isn`t my favorite, and I seldom use it anymore, I think it was the towels that caused the problems. Now I remember why I had them shoved to back of my shelf.

Use a good quality low lint MF, or a MF made for glass, and almost anything you use (including plain water) will provide a streak free finish unless they are really bad. Go over them once or twice with the cleaner, and then follow-up with a dry MF and you`ll be all set. Keeping the MF`s you use for glass dedicated for that purpose (and washed by themselves) will also help.

I`ve never used Autoglym glass polish so I can`t help you out there.

**David703** · 12-12-2006, 12:14 AM

Castle products without a doubt!!

**Mobilejay** · 12-12-2006, 12:28 AM

i tried IG and didnt like it, dont get me wrong it wasnt bad, just seen better. i personally like and use on cars and home Auto Magics #64 glass cleaner. works great for me. oh plain water works good like some have said.

**Kenney** · 12-12-2006, 01:28 AM

optimum no rinse in quick detailer strength. ( 1 oz in a 20 oz spray bottle of distilled h20) works well for me.

The secret to streak free windows, in my opinion, is using a fresh dry towel for the final drying pass.

**Guy** · 12-12-2006, 01:30 AM

Some glass has that gunky film you just can`t get off. The insides of my house windows and my sisters Accord are that way. I`ve tried everything from windex, NXT, vinegar, dawn, to alcohol. Still that smeary greasy streaky film is still there! I`m all out of ideas, I`m afraid anything stronger will harm the glass in some way.