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Tips on cleaning the glass?
After I wash the X5 and even though I squeegee quickly and especially in the warmer weather I get instant spots. And our water is not all that hard.
Short of coating the windows (I may have to go that route) I was using cheap paper towels. I bought a better quality bounty brand and they are holding up pretty good. But the spray I bought at Walmart was a 22 oz Armor All for $2.99 and leaves the glass streaky just like windex does. Might be because the concentrated cheap blue coral car soap leaves a slight shine behind. I've read some use microfiber clothes. I have a dozen but unless they are squeaky clean, they smear the windows too. I started a previous thread awhile back talking about I won't use rain X anymore because it beads water fine (I've never tried aquapel) but Im sure it does the same. Rain X makes bug splats 3 times larger and then you turn wipers on and its a streaking mess. I might use it again on my side and back windows though. Rain X makes the rubber blades chatter too. Coatings might do the same and make bug splats bigger too. I was thinking of trying Menzerno power lock sealant on the windshield? I have two cars and wash the X5 twice a week, so I'm trying to come up with the fastest method. It's also amazing how quickly the inside windows get dirty. I remember my brother in law would never open his windows while driving and he was right. As soon as I drive around with the windows open, the windows get dirty inside What products do you use and whats your best method for doing your windows. i.e. microfiber cloth, paper towels, coating etc. Also, what car soap do you use?
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I use Stoners for the windows, and it works quite well. You have to use clean microfibers that are made for doing the windows. If you use regular microfibers with a long or thick nap, you're in for a very frustrating time.
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+1 re the microfibers. |
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i think most important thing is to start with a clean glass. So I would run a clay bar on it.
Also, why worry so much about keeping the glass clean? The front fascia of the car, including the windshield, by function will always be dirty, just like a hooker's face. It's impossible to keep it clean.
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You would think they could make a spoiler of some sort that diverts the air flow down over the hatch to keep it cleaner
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I've used duragloss detailing products. I've always liked most of them. I'll keep the carwash one in mind when I re-order since the gyeon bath is so expensive.
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I hate going over the glass multiple times due to streaking and smearing.
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Gyeon Bathe+ as well as Gyeon Wet Coat will add gloss, hydrophobic properties, and self-cleaning effects. Last edited by SCA; 09-19-2017 at 04:54 PM.. |
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On boat docks the "Wet Spot" units are common, but expensive to recharge. |
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You "must" be old! Who buys newspapers anymore? When you are reading a newspaper its old news that was printed last night
Reading news on a smart phone is "instant news" and free
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Did someone mentions above they clar bar a hookers face? Does that cost extra? For those of us that do not spend $100s each year in products (I have used Zaino and loved it but I'm out atm) I find that when doing one last final rinse after washing I take my sprayer off my hose and just let the water flow out naturally. In sections, let the water hit from high to low - leaves you with very little water spots. |
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