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Old 08-05-06, 11:20   #1 (permalink)
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My window cleaning dilemma...solved!

I tried so many combinations of window cleaner, towel, microfiber, and technique and have made a breakthrough. Here's the best combination of product and technique I've found:

Product:
1. Stoner' Invisible Glass
2. Cobra Glass Cleaning Microfiber towels (http://www.autogeek.net/ww1627.html). The waffle texture, for reasons I don't understand, cleans glass significantly better than non-textured mf's.

Technique:
1. Spray window cleaner on window
2. Wipe off window cleaner in a circular motion with medium pressure
3. Mist a small amount of window cleaner on window
4. Wipe off window cleaner in a circular motion with light pressure

NO streaks. The cleanest windows I've ever seen.

I'm a skeptic about product, and have always preached technique, but this product combination is superior and--I believe--necessary to any serious detailer.
 
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Old 08-05-06, 11:59   #2 (permalink)
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Thanks. I have both. Will give it a try. One question...are you using the Stoner's foam spray or liquid?
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Old 08-06-06, 12:48   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks. I have both. Will give it a try. One question...are you using the Stoner's foam spray or liquid?
I use the aerosol can. Good coverage, and it doesn't run.
 
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Old 08-06-06, 01:44   #4 (permalink)
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i found the aerosol spray misted everywhere getting that foam all over the car
 
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Old 08-06-06, 08:07   #5 (permalink)
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I use IG in the pump and spray it direct to the MF. Especially on the interior.
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I also prefer to spray on the MF instead of the window
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Old 08-07-06, 12:08   #7 (permalink)
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I have been using Stoner’s Invisible Glass sprayed on a MF towel for the first window treatment to remove road film, bugs and airborne pollution. Second step that I use is a MF sponge with the I.G. quickly followed with a MF waffle for the buff or shine I am looking for. Also remember to always roll the window down maybe 2 inches to get out the crud that is on the top of the glass and the window rail which is just waiting to transfer on to your new cleaned glass... I squeeze an MF towel to remove as much moisture as I can from the top window “U” channel.
 
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Old 08-07-06, 01:01   #8 (permalink)
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I use IG in the pump and spray it direct to the MF. Especially on the interior.
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