Review: CG Glassworkz

mjlinane

mjlinane

My name is Mike
Review: Chemical Guys Glassworkz

Introduction:

I hate cleaning glass. Actually I don't mind cleaning the glass but hate the results I got. Always got streaks no matter what product, technique or MF I used. Not the obvious ones but the kind you could only see when the sun was just right. (I always seemed to be driving at those times, too.) It infuriated me.

Thanks to Corey again for providing the format. Unlike one of my reviews on AGO, this one will be a (more) serious attempt.

Product Claims:

From Autopia Car Care site -

"Cleans as it Shines!

Optical Clarity Technology
Eco-Friendly
All Natural Pomegranate Scent


It’s easy to smile when your windows are crystal clear with precision clarity. Glass Workz Cleaner with Pomegranate Scent is the world’s first glass cleaner engineered with optical clarity technology to achieve streak free glass on any vehicle. Glass Workz Cleaner with Pomegranate Scent is tough on dirt and grime while being gentle on the environment utilizing a unique eco-friendly, biodegradable formula. Unlike other glass cleaners on the market, Glass Workz Cleaner with Pomegranate Scent is alcohol and ammonia free to provide the user with a pleasant detailing experience teamed with the natural scent of fresh pomegranates. Glass Workz Cleaner with Pomegranate Scent has the professional cleaning strength to remove the toughest of window film, stubborn bugs, road grime, smoker’s residue, and interior grease.

Glass Workz Cleaner with Pomegranate Scent features:

Optical Clarity Technology
Alcohol and Ammonia Free
Eco-Friendly
Engineering 100% Biodegradable
Professional Strength Cleaning
Unique Streak-Free Formula
Safe on Tinted Windows
All Natural Pomegranate Scent"

Details:

1.- Packaging: Plastic Bottle and Trigger Sprayer
2.- Directions: Clearly labeled
3.- Viscosity: About the same as water
4.- Color: Pink
5.- Scent: Pomergranate (if they say so - does smell good.)
6.- Price at time of review: 16oz = $ 8.99
7.- Manufacturer: Chemical Guys
9.- Made in: California

Product

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Other Products Used:

Short nap MF
WW Glass MF

Preparation:

Depending on where you read, can be used straight, 1:1 and 4:1. I clean glass after washing with something else (rinseless generally) so 4:1 was my choice.

Application:

A couple of spritzes on half a windshield-sized glass, vigorously rubbed down with a short nap MF and followed up by vertical wipes with the WW Glass MF.

Observations:

Wonderful smell. Cleans exceptionably well. Streak-free finish. A winner.

Does it meet its claims, absolutely.

Comparisons:

Comparing with Megs 120 and Stoner Invisible Glass (and a host of others), is probably the most streak-free product I've used. All clean well but CG Glassworkz is just easier to use and get great results. It doesn't dillute down as much as Megs 120.

Its aroma is lighter than Megs 120 and I prefer its pomegranate to Megs 120's grape (although both better than average). I still have a gallon of Megs 120 (11 gallons of cleaner) so I'll still use it. It's my second favorite glass cleaner.

Pros:

1.- Cleans very well
2.- Cost effective
3.- Pleasant smell.

Cons:

1.- None I've found.

Final Observations and Summary:

This is my favorite glass cleaner. (It's also likely to stay that way for some time because I have so much glass cleaner that, short of detailing skyscrapers, I doubt I'll ever need to buy more.) Is the most streak-free product I've found and just seems to clean "easier" (with less effort).

I have used many CG products and liked almost all but this is the best of its breeds (both CG and glass cleaner).

Comments and questions are encouraged. Thanks for viewing!
 
Great review. Thanks for sharing. I don't use a glass cleaner myself but I might just change my mind!
 
I was using a glass cleaner for a while and found that I got better results with plain distilled water.

This is a great review. Not sure if I want to commit to a large quantity but a sample may help sway me back to a chemical cleaner.
 
Tried distilled water, too, and, in some cases, it does work quite well. However, if you do the glass without washing the vehicle first, it doesn't always cut through all of the grime. Even with washing first, I like Glassworkz better because there always seems to be a film left behind. Like I said, I'm really picky about glass.
 
Very nice review. I always end up fighting with streaks, so this sounds like it could be the answer to that problem.
 
I hate doing windows. Really I just hate the streaks. I'm using Stoners right now, but I'm going to have to give Glassworkz a try. Thanks for the review.
 
Great review. I'm glad it worked out for you, but I have yet to have any problems with Meg's or muc off. Great stuff.
 
Iomcamaro said:
Great review. I'm glad it worked out for you, but I have yet to have any problems with Meg's or muc off. Great stuff.
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I still like Megs. I have also used Muc Off Glass Cleaner with success (and like the nice apple scent) but, being a boutique, it is too expensive for me to use on my customers. If I were to get less parsimonious clientele,....
 
Great review. I love D120 and it's one of my all time fav glass cleaners. Guess I will have to give Glassworkz a try when I finish up my Megs gallon :)
 
Thanks for the review. I think I'm going to have to try some different glass cleaners after seeing some different reviews for products.
 
nice thorough review

have you driven the car in sunny conditions yet to verify if there is any streaking? as you mentioned, that is often when I find any steaking
 
Gurge said:
have you driven the car in sunny conditions yet to verify if there is any streaking? as you mentioned, that is often when I find any steaking
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Bright sunny is easy for most glass cleaners to pass. It is drivng into/away from sunrise/sunset that is the hard one (for me). And yes, it does. :)
 
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