Glass Cleaner?

A combination of water, vinegar, alcohol and a drop or two of dawn dishwashing soap works pretty well. It works well for cleaning dirty glass shower doors. I’ve used it on outside windows on occasion before. I vary the dosages based upon how much buildup the window has.
 
Invisible Glass user here too. How did I hear about it? You guessed it...the Early Retirement Forum. More and more stores are carrying it.
 
AudiDudi said:
Rejex (Amazon) works way better than Rain-X, IMO. Also good on the headlights as it is a UV protectant. (2 applications)
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I've gone to Otto blades (online) and the wiper material seems very good and lasts longer than others (I'm up north with snow country so work them hard).
 
Vinegar or ammonia diluted with water, spray on, wipe with rag or paper towels followed by microfiber cloth works well.
 
I've been using Windex all these years and never thought about alternatives. I ordered Invisible Glass and it'll be here tomorrow. I'm curious to see how well it works.
 
Another BIG VOTE for Invisible Glass. Been using it for decades, and have converted all of my friends to do likewise. (A quick side-by-side test on a mirror or window convinced them.)

If you have trouble finding it, it's often found in the automotive section of Walmart, Meijer's, etc.
 
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Add to 64 fl oz container. Add food coloring if you like pretty.

We fill 1 or 2 spray bottles with this as required.
 
I just use Windex for the side windows, vinegar Windex if I can find it, but not during the winter.

For the windshield however, I do a first pass with 91% isopropyl alcohol and chase it with a pass of Windex for the remaining streaks. I recommend using a terry cloth. For heavy duty, consider a second pass of alcohol, and see if streaking gets better. I get by with 1+1; YMMV.
 
For the interior Windshield and Windows, I use a mixture of water and Vinegar. And follow up with Alcohol. Then polish the glass till my arms get tired.
 
omni550 said:
Another BIG VOTE for Invisible Glass.
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It looks like the glass cleaner I got from my mom is indeed the aerosol can of Invisible Glass. Still seems fairly full so hopefully it will last a while. I used it today to clean up the film and streaks from yesterdays cleaners. :)

I also bought new wipers today. I thought we just did that recently, but my receipts showed the last time was June 2022. Wow how time flies... Of course, I remember paying $7-8 per wiper back in the day. Now they're $30 each. Ouch!

Unfortunately, while cleaning the windshield on my wife's car, I discovered a very large golf ball sized crack, with small shards of glass on her dash. She said she heard something hard hit her window, but it's down in the black border area and she couldn't see it from inside the car. So, it's time to get a new windshield again. Dang. Cha-ching. Mo-Money. Thankfully she doesn't drive much these days so it shouldn't be a problem until we can get to it.
 
^^^^ As my windshield crack was due to a rock hitting it while driving, it was considered to be an issue for comprehensive coverage, which I carry at zero deductible (as it was only $10 more than a $500 deductible).
They came and did it in the driveway, and it officially cost ~$700 but of course free for me.

First time I ever had a windshield replaced.
 
I would ask at an auto-parts store. They're likely to have window cleaner that will w*rk without damage to tint. Good luck.
 
We switched over to E-Cloths. No chemicals at all, just water.
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braumeister said:
We switched from Windex to Invisible Glass many years ago and still think it's the greatest.

For the outside of a car windshield, a periodic Rain-X treatment works very well.
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I've had zero success with Rain-X. When I apply it, my wiper blades skip and chatter. This is a brand new car and it still does this. Same with older cars with new blades. Not only that, at the end of the wipe, when the blade reverses direction, there's a distinct line that right in my line of site left as residue. AND.... It's streaky almost like oil contamination on the windshield. I've tied the product on at least 6 cars I've owned over the years, same results each time.
 
AudiDudi said:
Rejex (Amazon) works way better than Rain-X, IMO. Also good on the headlights as it is a UV protectant. (2 applications)
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You use Rejex on the windshield? It's for paint finishes and I swear by it, using it on my 2006 truck that has never even been parked in shade let alone under a roof. The paint looks like new. I didn't think a wax product was supposed to work on glass, especially windshields.
 
My best results is to use Lacquer Thinner on the glass first, then Invisible Glass aerosol, found at SAM's Club. I also wipe down my wiper blades regularly with the lacquer thinner using a toss-away rag. When first doing that, there's lots of black that comes off with the crud built up on the blade edges, but eventually all that will leach out. Doing this, my blades have lasted over 5 years without needing replacements. Just be careful not to get it on the paint. I use a blue shop towel, throwaway. Soak a corner, wipe and repeat on a clean spot.
 
skipro33 said:
You use Rejex on the windshield? It's for paint finishes and I swear by it, using it on my 2006 truck that has never even been parked in shade let alone under a roof. The paint looks like new. I didn't think a wax product was supposed to work on glass, especially windshields.
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It works very well on glass. Moisture beads up and bugs just wipe off with a damp rag - just like on paint. Also a good UV protectant for the "plastic" headlights. (2 coats give 95% as I recall)
 
perinova said:
dish detergent, then rinse.
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Many years ago, I helped a guy with his window washing business. He used Joy dish soap (not lemon) because it had the best surfactants. No rinse, just squeegee off. I still use that method at home. Invisible Glass works well on the vehicles.
 
braumeister said:
We switched from Windex to Invisible Glass many years ago and still think it's the greatest.

For the outside of a car windshield, a periodic Rain-X treatment works very well.
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Invisible Glass is the bomb. I really only use it on the interior, especially the windshield where it is more challenging to reach/buff out marks. I use cheaper options outside as I keep the exterior Rain-Xed and it's nice and clear when I buff the Rain-X.
 
+1 on Invisible Glass. Dry with a crushed/balled newsprint. Leaves NO residue (at least for me).

Is OP's windshield OEM or replacement? Much replacement glass comes from S. America and is more porous and softer than US supplied OEM glass. It may have absorbed whatever contaminant is being thrown from the road surface.

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Sunset said:
^^^^ As my windshield crack was due to a rock hitting it while driving, it ewas considered to be an issue for comprehensive coverage, which I carry at zero deductible (as it was only $10 omore than a $500 deductible).
They came and did it in the driveway, and it officially cost ~$700 but of course free for me.

First time I ever had a windshield replaced.
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I’ve gone through a lot of windsheilds. I was never able to file a claim due to deductible but two in the last year were way more due to ‘safety system calibration (windshield cam). I need to check if my carrier offers a zero deductible policy
 
Stoner Products makes Invisible Glass and they have a line of car care products that are all excellent. I especially love their low gloss tire shine.
 
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