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May 03, 2019, 06:04 PM
jigray3
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Originally posted by Greymann:
Deep woods off.....yea the insect repellent works really well for cleaning and making your headlight lens clear again.


The DEET will eat plastic and some paint. Is that why it cleans? I'd be very leery of that one.


That may be same approach as Wipe New. I understand that it has a chemical in it that dissolves the exterior surface of the plastic on headlights.



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May 03, 2019, 08:39 PM
marksman41
For streak-fee windows, I use a good non-ammonia glass cleaner and newspaper. I don't know the science behind why it works so well, but it does.

I'll tear off a section or two of (mostly) black & white newsprint, ball it up a bit, then spread and double it like I would a couple of paper towels or cloth, and wipe as I would with either of the other products. Some elbow grease is still necessary on windows that haven't been cleaned in a while.



May 03, 2019, 10:13 PM
Bassamatic
I use Sprayway glass cleaner and a microfiber towel. Works pretty well. Always flip the towel over so you are using a dry towel.


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May 04, 2019, 05:50 AM
kramden
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Originally posted by jigray3:
The dash on my Tundra is massive, and there's a fair rake to the windshield, so I apparently get a lot of off-gasing from the vinyl due to the heat from UV exposure that clings to the inside of the glass. I can wash it and dry it multiple times with different products and techniques, and all I seem to do is smear it around.

And cgode is right, it can look pretty good until you drive at night or it gets a little humid inside the cabin.
Very true . That fog that comes from the vinyl dash is a real pain.
May 04, 2019, 11:16 AM
CoinRoller
For truly cleaning the inside windshield, especially from outgassing dashes, try Porsche Inside Glass Cleaner, 100ml
999-901-064-40-OEM.

You can get online from Pelican Parts, or stop by a Porsche dealership. Not cheap, but it is hands down the most amazing glass cleaner. You WILL thank me.

Steve


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May 04, 2019, 04:23 PM
Aquabird
As I said in my previous post, try the norwex rags and forget the rest. It is so much less hassle and so easy to do that it is a NO BRAINER.


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May 05, 2019, 07:09 AM
arfmel
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Originally posted by Bassamatic:
I use Sprayway glass cleaner and a microfiber towel. Works pretty well. Always flip the towel over so you are using a dry towel.


Sprayway is what my friend’s glass shop always used.