Streak Free Windows?

[Marcust99]

Hey folks - OK so while this not specifically Tesla related, I'm sure others may appreciate the input. As someone who likes to keep his Tesla as clean as possible, does anyone have any great methods to keep the interior glass, specifically the windshield clean and streak free? I've tried Windex/paper towels, glass cleaner/microfibre and I can't seem to get the streaks and film to not show inside the car.

Anyone have any good tips to get glass super clean and streak free?

 

[Jacopa]

Newspaper.

 

[Madsen203]

Following.

 

[Jdmoto]

Don't use windex. Use Invisible Glass Aerosol version. They sell a kit with a wand.

Invisible Glass 99031 Reach and Clean Tool Combo Kit

This will cut through the grim and crap for the outside and inside.

 

[jcanoe]

If you have added a tint film to the glass then follow the tint manufacturer's cleaning instructions.

I use Invisible Glass cleaner (the spray and the aerosol version) on a clean microfiber cleaning cloth. The Invisible Glass wand makes it easy to clean all corners of the inside of the windshield and the hatch glass.

Re microfiber cloth: Wash microfiber fabric in cold water, never warm or hot water. Do not use fabric softener. Hang to dry or dry in the clothes dryer on the air only setting (no dryer heat.) Heat damages microfiber cloth.

 

[Dasbooty]

I had the same question. I heard good things about Chemical Guys products and found this video.

I bought their streak free wash and waffle patterned microfiber cloths and my windows look great, not much work. Just spray, wipe down and then dry with a separate cloth. Bammo.

 

[Bengt18T]

Newspaper.

Ditto

 

[artnalex]

I use this tool, along with Invisible Glass spray can.

 

[hcdavis3]

Don't use windex. Use Invisible Glass Aerosol version. They sell a kit with a wand.

Invisible Glass 99031 Reach and Clean Tool Combo Kit

This will cut through the grim and crap for the outside and inside.

I use Chemical Guys glass cleaner from Amazon. Works great.

 

[Marcust99]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! Lots to try!

The guy at my local Auto supply store said newspaper works better then any micro cloths or sprays they sell!

 

[Jdmoto]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! Lots to try!

The guy at my local Auto supply store said newspaper works better then any micro cloths or sprays they sell!

Newspaper works well as an absorbent but the cleaner can have solutions that leave residue on the glass pores.

 

[MYThunder]

I had the same question. I heard good things about Chemical Guys products and found this video.

I bought their streak free wash and waffle patterned microfiber cloths and my windows look great, not much work. Just spray, wipe down and then dry with a separate cloth. Bammo.

Completely agree. Chemical guys streak free with a waffle towel is brilliant.

 

[whisperingshad]

Don't use windex. Use Invisible Glass Aerosol version. They sell a kit with a wand.

Invisible Glass 99031 Reach and Clean Tool Combo Kit

This will cut through the grim and crap for the outside and inside.

I found this can at Kragen and it works pretty well with microfiber

 

[whisperingshad]

Completely agree. Chemical guys streak free with a waffle towel is brilliant.

I will have to get this when my other cleaner runs out. Their stuff is great.

 

[JHCCAZ]

I second the recommendation for Invisible Glass aerosol version. I have had sometimes good results with the trigger spray version, which of course is cheaper per ounce. However the trigger spray I think does not contain any alcohol , or if it does it will evaprate over time. The aerosol version is more effective and stable over time.

Newspaper is a time-honored method; the traditional ink formulations had a bit of carrier solvent and a an oily base that fills micro-scratches. But like a lot of chemical formulations, my guess is that there's pressure to get away from the good old hydrocarbons. So I wouldn't assume that newspaper for windshield cleaning will continue to behave just as it has before.

One of my old bosses told me that he worked at a filling station as a high schooler (back when they were called "service stations" and they cleaned & checked everything for your 29 cents/gallon) and their formula used Bon Ami with newspaper.

 

[SDM44]

3rd the Invisible Glass cleaner in an aerosol spray can, along with a microfiber towel. Best thing I've used that is safe on your window tint and never leaves any streaks.

You can buy a pack of them at Walmart for on Amazon pretty cheap.

 

[Mike_TV]

Sam's club has a six pack of this and it works great.

Glass Cleaner | Sprayway Inc., Pioneers in Aerosols since 1947

The World's Best Glass Cleaner Excellent for windows, mirrors, windshields and other glass surfaces Dissolves dirt, grease, grit, and grime Heavy-duty foam clings to vertical surfaces Guaranteed to leave no film Contains perfume-grade alcohol for best performance Ammonia-free Clean fresh...

www.spraywayinc.com

 

[Sabercoug]

I've seen several pro detailers swear by using just plain old water and a waffle weave microfiber towel or in this case a "flunkie" which is a synthetic chamois.
Here's one video

 

[Deutsch100]

Hey folks - OK so while this not specifically Tesla related, I'm sure others may appreciate the input. As someone who likes to keep his Tesla as clean as possible, does anyone have any great methods to keep the interior glass, specifically the windshield clean and streak free? I've tried Windex/paper towels, glass cleaner/microfibre and I can't seem to get the streaks and film to not show inside the car.

Anyone have any good tips to get glass super clean and streak free?

I swear by and ONLY use Invisible Glass glass cleaner (the pump bottle, not the foam). I clean with white, 100% cotton lint free glass towels that I buy on Amazon. This for me, is the only thing that is truly streak free!

 

[TomServo]

Been using newspaper and your favorite cleaner for decades. Try it before spending another dollar on anything else.