View Full Version : Question for Mobile Detailers (Windows)
AutoNova
05-18-2005, 04:27 PM
Since I do alot of mobile detailing as many others on this forum I had a question?
With the heat and being out in the sun I can`t always find shade to work in. Lately I have been having an issue with windows because the glass get so hot everything leaves streaks. What can I do?
AutoNova
05-18-2005, 05:53 PM
Everyone must be out on details.
imported_WCD
05-18-2005, 06:42 PM
I have used a few cleaners that seem to not leave streaks in the sun.
I`ve practiced on my own car in direct sunlight before and had good results- using mf towels, not blue huck towels.
The two were IG by Stoners and One Grand`s window cleaner.
I`m sure there are others and it might have been the mf towels that made the difference.
When doing mobile work, I sometimes will move the car down the street if necessary to get shade for that type of work.
Rob
imported_themightytimmah
05-18-2005, 07:06 PM
On hot windows, I use DI water and a MF. Seems to work ok, but then again they don`t get that hot in Maine.
-Tim
RuffRyder
05-18-2005, 08:07 PM
I see 2 immediate solutions. #1: You use products that work better in direct sunlight. #2: You get one of those "EZ-UP" tents and carry it with it whenever you detail. This will ensure you always have your own portable shade to work under.
stilez
05-18-2005, 08:19 PM
1 - Meguiar`s NXT Glass Cleaner
2 - Meguiar`s Glass Towel
Honestly, in the dead sun today, I was UNABLE to GET streaks. It is the easiest/best stuff I`ve used to date.
AutoNova
05-18-2005, 08:20 PM
Originally posted by themightytimmah
On hot windows, I use DI water and a MF. Seems to work ok, but then again they don`t get that hot in Maine.
-Tim
What is DI?
AMDin93103
05-18-2005, 08:22 PM
I second the EX-Up tent, as well as "sun-friendly" product choice when confronted with this problem. I most often use a dedicated (small white Excel) WW and RO H2O in a sprayer, dampen the WW and wipe clean. When dealing with interior tint, I will move the car if not in shade as I prefer to use Plexus and a dedicated low-nap MF. HTH
AMDin93103
05-18-2005, 08:23 PM
Originally posted by AutoNova
What is DI?
De-Ionized water,
and FYI, RO= Reverse Osmosis filtered water.
Tasty
05-18-2005, 09:47 PM
I am going to have to get some NXT glass cleaner. This stuff is getting RAVES on here.
Scottwax
05-18-2005, 10:47 PM
Eagle`s 20/20 also works well but you have to do smaller areas and work quickly to prevent streaking.
Thomas Dekany
05-18-2005, 11:24 PM
another option is to use a wet MF towel only and follow up with a dry one. Works for me.
C. Charles Hahn
05-18-2005, 11:29 PM
I agree, EO 20/20 is my go-to glass cleaner because it`s the only thing I`ve found that DOESNT streak. I also want to try those new Bounty "Streak Free" paper towels they`ve been advertising, see if they are any better at handling the job.
AMDin93103
05-18-2005, 11:30 PM
Originally posted by tdekany
another option is to use a wet MF towel only and follow up with a dry one. Works for me.
and water is cheap! ;)
Thomas Dekany
05-18-2005, 11:49 PM
Originally posted by pssstue
and water is cheap! ;)
Free when you mobile detail! :D