Less than YO 11 Fit. Inside windshield just does not get squeaky clean. Has a constant haze. Out of desperation this AM I wiped it down with mineral spirits, then cleaned it, even tried the Honda window cleaner in the kit, they gave me. Still has a coating??
JIm 0311

 

Kind of cloth are you using? If you're using a cloth that had been washed with any kind of laundry detergent that has fabric softener then it will always leave a film. Sounds crazy, but newspaper works very well. I use Invisible Glass and it turns out well. It doesn't streak, and the newspaper doesn't have any film residue to leave behind.

 

Newspaper is the way to go!

 

At this point I will try dinosaur turds! I did use news paper years ago and it worked like a charm, but they changed the ink and all it did was smear. I'll hafta try it again.
JIm 0311

 

Coffee filters all the way. Usually they come with the case of coffee (50 bags of coffee and 200 filters... go figure) They don't leave lint and work extremely well. Used to use them for cleaning windows when I worked at a Fast food restaurant (where I learned about it) and have used them ever since (as long as I had a supply from work).

~SB

 

Invisible Glass cleaner and newspapers will work everytime for me.

 

Stoners Invisible Glass, the last glass cleaner you will ever buy.

 

that is until you find the detailers' secret-Sprayway is just as good if not better and far cheaper... (Google both and you'll find the reviews)

As far as cloths go, I use a new microfiber from bulk pack, but in a pinch i'd use a standard blue scott paper shop towel.

 

I use a damp microfiber towel followed by a dry microfiber towel. Leaves glass invisible everytime.

 

It would be difficult in this era to find dinosaur turds as that species is long extinct.

 

Thanks for all the input. I have been cleaning car windows for 50 plus years and do not remember having this much trouble?

Usually just water and vinegar in a spray bottle and an old towel. Squeegee on the outside. Even when I smoked, i did not have this kind of problem JIm 0311

 

There is a great amount of plastic in newer cars especially the Fit which is pretty much a greenhouse which amplifies the sun and heats up these plastics faster.

If you use a homebrew solution with acid such as vinegar or anything with ammonia (i.e. windex), this can actually react with the plastics and cause more hazing which is harder to get off. It won't be as successful on a sealed interior with low ventilation such as a car.

This also goes for lower end consumer surface treatments such as armorall which will eventually evaporate into haze on your glass.

So pick up an ammonia-free specific glass cleaner from the automotive aisle (or sprayway which has been around for 50+years too (in households)) and this will cut through the haze and not promote more haze. Then also avoid using cheap stuff like armorall and it'll minimize the amount of future haze.

 

The best way to clean streaks from glass is to use a microfiber cloth. You can find them pretty much at any good store. I know Home Depot sells like a 6 pack for less than $5.

 

invisible glass cleaner with either coffee filters (the big white ones) or newspaper

 

I sent for a free sample from the Invisible Glass website:

Invisible Glass | No Streaks | Glass Cleaner

 

I though my mom was crazy for using newspaper lmao I guess she's not the only one

 

There seems to be an issue with newspapers? Some printers use a petroleum based ink and others use a soy based ink.

According to the internet it is the petroleum in the ink that is actually doing the cleaning and polishing. If you are not having any luck with newspaper, try another paper.

Thanks for all the input
JIm 0311

 

Another vote for Invisible Glass and a microfiber cloth.

I used to be a windex/newspaper man but who the hell has a newspaper these days. Windex and paper towels leave a layer of slime.

Or a cat if you should have access to one.

 

You young people and your new fangled fancy hi tech stuff. If I have this right now, it will be back to vinegar and newspaper. I don't want to see any micros killed so I can clean my windshield! JIm 0311

 

I use Rain X in a spray can. I sprayed my windows in my new truck inside and out and what a difference. Easy to clean salt did don't even stick to the mirrors.