Detailer’s Pro Series Krystal Vision Glass Cleaner Reviewed

[Angus]

If there`s one thing I can`t stand its dirty glass. From the windows in my car, house, drinking glasses, eye glasses, sun glasses, iPhone and iPad - if the glass is anything less than perfectly clear I clean it.

For years, I used two terry cloth towels for cleaning my cars glass - one damp with hot water for cleaning followed by a dry one for buffing. This approach worked but wasn`t always 100% - lint and other debris often remained.

Fast forward to my ever growing collection of microfiber towels and exploration into glass cleaning products. Today that leads me to Detailer`s Pro Krystal Vision Glass Cleaner.

From Autopia`s product page for DP KVGC:

"Detailer’s Pro Series Krystal Vision Glass Cleaner is a superior auto glass cleaner. It comes out of the sprayer like water. There’s no foam and there’s absolutely no harsh smell. As you wipe over the glass the film, the smudges and spots start to disappear. Detailer’s Pro Series Krystal Vision Glass Cleaner leaves glass clean and clear"

Armed with a supply of clean waffle weave microfiber glass cleaning towels and a fresh pair of nitrile gloves I set out to test the above claims.

First off, DP KVGC smells like - nothing at all. The smell is totally neutral. No terrible ammonia odor invaded my senses. Another ingredient missing is alcohol. Since this product is VOC compliant, and alcohol being a volatile organic compound, DP KVGC was formulated with out it.

DP KVGC`s has a watery consistence but when sprayed directly it sticks to glass. I had to spray a health amount to try and get it to run. This is after a single squirt:


Whenever I`m cleaning inside glass I`ll spray the cleaning product onto a mf and then apply. On outside glass, I`ll also do this but for tough spots I`ll spray the surface directly with the towel cupped by my other hand so it acts as a barrier from over-spraying onto a unintended surface.


Here`s a streak on my rear windscreen:


After spraying 1/2 of it, the streak was cleanly removed with a single swipe:


Another thing I noticed is how quickly DP KVGC evaporates - it barely leaves behind a trail as you swipe across glass surfaces.

After doing the entire car inside and out, I used up ~3oz of DP KVGC. At $16.99 for a 32oz bottle this equals $1.59 worth of product used at $.53 per oz. Is it a good value? As a benchmark, Stoner`s is 3X cheaper but I do not believe it is VOC compliant. Additionally, Stoner`s can not be used on polycarbonate plastic, and is safe on "most" after market tinted windows. DP KVGC on the other hand is VOC free, safe on all plastics and tinted windows. For those reason, yes I do think DP KVGC is worth the price.

Additional information:
Temperature: 83`F
Humidity: 85%
Location: SE Pennsylvania
Preformed on cool glass inside a garage
Skill level, humble hobbyist

Hope this review was helpful. Comments and feedback are welcome!!

[Bunky]

Nice review.

The last time I used DP was when it was in the prior packaging and do not know if the formula had changed. The prior formula did not have like the alcohol or the 2-butyl ethylene (many of the good ones use this) formulas but behaves more like a detailer. Using less is better.

I wonder if the formula has changed.

[Angus]

Nice review.

The last time I used DP was when it was in the prior packaging and do not know if the formula had changed. The prior formula did not have like the alcohol or the 2-butyl ethylene (many of the good ones use this) formulas but behaves more like a detailer. Using less is better.

I wonder if the formula has changed.

Thanks!

What`s your glass cleaner of choice, Bunky?

[Bunky]

My primary ones are Sprayway and Meguairs (because it works, smells like grapes, and inexpensive) but like Mothers and Poorboys too. I also like Surf City.

I have only had problems with streaks with two glass cleaners: DP and CG Glossworkz. Both seem to be the "detail spray" like so took extra care to use. For CG, it seemed I always had to come back in 5 min to wipe it one more time since it left a haze. I really like the smell but just never fit in my technique for some reasons. I tried using less but gave up when so many others worked for me. Others like it.

[Angus]

Cool, I`ll have to look into the ones you mentioned. It appears Sprayaway is also VOC and a very cost effective @ $3.99 a can.

Interesting point about DP having detailing spray qualities. I did notice the glass seemed slicker afterwards.

[Bunky]

I do want to try the latest DP to see if it has changed.

[Angus]

Autopia offers a 4oz free sample of DP KVGC w/ orders placed, so if you do get a bottle let us know your impressions!