[Soulofpostar]

crazy dutch basterd !

[grattperret]

The SprayWay here is a white foam that comes from a white can. It is only $2.99 at Home Depot (less than a large coffee from Dunkin Donuts).

Have you tried Sprayway? I will Paypal you a refund if you do not like it better. Not only is it the best glass cleaner, the company is also environmentally sound (the can is made from recycled parts and the cleaner is non-toxic)

I've actually been looking for a good glass cleaner.

It seems a place I took my car to used some kind of cleaner that left a bad residue on the inside of my windshield. I've tried a few things to get it off, but nothing has really worked so far.

The residue is only apparent when it's cold and raining out since it causes the inside of my windshield to fog. Any other time, it's perfectly clear.

[Soulofpostar]

I've actually been looking for a good glass cleaner.

It seems a place I took my car to used some kind of cleaner that left a bad residue on the inside of my windshield. I've tried a few things to get it off, but nothing has really worked so far.

The residue is only apparent when it's cold and raining out since it causes the inside of my windshield to fog. Any other time, it's perfectly clear.

best glass cleaner is news paper [yes]

[lh88gFzI]

I've actually been looking for a good glass cleaner.

It seems a place I took my car to used some kind of cleaner that left a bad residue on the inside of my windshield. I've tried a few things to get it off, but nothing has really worked so far.

The residue is only apparent when it's cold and raining out since it causes the inside of my windshield to fog. Any other time, it's perfectly clear.

SprayWay or Invisible Glass are your only two cleaners, either is great, just depends on which one you have available.

All those other cleaners have detergents in them and they never come off, no matter how much you wipe. Also, rags that have been laundered also have detergents infused in that will leave haze as well. Newspaper is amazing for glass cleaning.

[teodaschwartia]

SprayWay or Invisible Glass are your only two cleaners, either is great, just depends on which one you have available.

All those other cleaners have detergents in them and they never come off, no matter how much you wipe. Also, rags that have been laundered also have detergents infused in that will leave haze as well. Newspaper is amazing for glass cleaning.

Agreed.

I am always nervous about ink on the newspaper, but it seems to work well. Got any physics that would clear my phobia, Mr. PhD?

[grattperret]

SprayWay or Invisible Glass are your only two cleaners, either is great, just depends on which one you have available.

All those other cleaners have detergents in them and they never come off, no matter how much you wipe. Also, rags that have been laundered also have detergents infused in that will leave haze as well. Newspaper is amazing for glass cleaning.

I don't think I was clear on what this residue is. During a nice clear day, it is perfectly clear and invisible. It doesn't produce a haze.

If you touch the windshield with your nail and drag it across, it feels rough, not smooth like glass should be. The residue has hardened which is why I am having such a devil of a time getting it off.

I've been half way tempted to take it to a professional to have the glass machine polished.

I'll try and take a picture of it tonight when I get a free moment.

[lh88gFzI]

Agreed.

I am always nervous about ink on the newspaper, but it seems to work well. Got any physics that would clear my phobia, Mr. PhD?

You'd think as easy as the ink gets on your hands when you read one, it would be bleeding ink all over your windshield when used as a wipe. However, most printing press inks used in the offset printing process are petroleum-based. Therefore, they do not mix readily with water, but are very oleophilic and love the oils on your fingers.

Mmmm, Science.

[Soulofpostar]

You'd think as easy as the ink gets on your hands when you read one, it would be bleeding ink all over your windshield when used as a wipe. However, most printing press inks used in the offset printing process are petroleum-based. Therefore, they do not mix readily with water, but are very oleophilic and love the oils on your fingers.

Mmmm, Science.

I love it when you talk dirty


/boners

[teodaschwartia]

You'd think as easy as the ink gets on your hands when you read one, it would be bleeding ink all over your windshield when used as a wipe. However, most printing press inks used in the offset printing process are petroleum-based. Therefore, they do not mix readily with water, but are very oleophilic and love the oils on your fingers.

Mmmm, Science.

Yeah, but food coloring is water-based and that would dye the **** out of my oily fingers...

[lh88gFzI]

Yeah, but food coloring is water-based and that would dye the **** out of my oily fingers...

Food coloring suspension + skin porosity + Capillary Action + water content of Human skin.

[teodaschwartia]

Food coloring suspension + skin porosity + Capillary Action + water content of Human skin.

OK OK ok, but what if you have an oily residue on your window?

[Soulofpostar]

OK OK ok, but what if you have an oily residue on your window?

just do it you plank, the news paper technique has been used for cleaning windows for years...

[teodaschwartia]

just do it you plank, the news paper technique has been used for cleaning windows for years...

I have been doing it, I am always afraid that some dumb **** is going to happen, nub stick.

[Soulofpostar]

I have been doing it, I am always afraid that some dumb **** is going to happen, nub stick.

the only dumb **** that's going to happen to it is you

if you really want to be gay about it use white printer paper instead...

[lh88gFzI]

OK OK ok, but what if you have an oily residue on your window?

Friction + surface area + absorbency

[Mjyzpzph]

1. Meguiars Car Wash (or dishwashing soap if I'm going to clay and wax)
2. Sonax Wheel Cleaner
3. Invisible Glass (must use newspaper)
4. Dry with PVA-based absorbent towel
5. When not waxing, I use Meguiars Ultimate Quik Wax and several microfiber cloths
6. When I do a full wax, I clay with Meguiars Clay bar and Meguiars Quik Detail, and then hand apply Meguiars NXT 2.0, let dry for 5 minutes and use a microfiber to buff it off.

For swirls, depending on the severity, I've used either Meguiars SwirlX or Ultimate compound, both done by hand.

I have almost the same routine.

This guy (detailersdomain) posts regularly on NASIOC to show off his detailing work and what products he uses (which he sells on his shop's website). Some of the paint repair work he has done has been nothing short of amazing.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2055505 A "new" GT-R
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2041305 A "new" 911 CS
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2034952 Alpine White M3
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2019428 S4

To be fair those results are impossible to obtain by hand, and require mastery of the rotary and random polishers...

That kind of detail runs into thousands of dollars.

[Maserati]

1. Meguiars Car Wash (or dishwashing soap if I'm going to clay and wax)
2. Sonax Wheel Cleaner
3. Invisible Glass (must use newspaper)
4. Dry with PVA-based absorbent towel
5. When not waxing, I use Meguiars Ultimate Quik Wax and several microfiber cloths
6. When I do a full wax, I clay with Meguiars Clay bar and Meguiars Quik Detail, and then hand apply Meguiars NXT 2.0, let dry for 5 minutes and use a microfiber to buff it off.

For swirls, depending on the severity, I've used either Meguiars SwirlX or Ultimate compound, both done by hand.

When I run out of the Meguiars NXT 2.0, I will probably switch to Zymol or Menzerna product for wax.

This guy (detailersdomain) posts regularly on NASIOC to show off his detailing work and what products he uses (which he sells on his shop's website). Some of the paint repair work he has done has been nothing short of amazing.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2055505 A "new" GT-R
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2041305 A "new" 911 CS
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2034952 Alpine White M3
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2019428 S4

What is the clay for?

[Narcodran]

What is the clay for?

Making models.

[lh88gFzI]

What is the clay for?

To pick off embedded dirt, grime, bugs, paint overspray... anything on your car that will cause the paint to look dull, even with waxing. Run your hand along a washed car and you'll feel all the stuff embedded in the clear coat.

This is what clay looks like after you've used the bar on the car.


All that crap was in the paint, even after repeated car washes. When you've clayed the car, the paint will feel as smooth as glass.

[Kolovorotkes]

All that crap was in the paint, even after repeated car washes. When you've clayed the car, the paint will feel as smooth as glass.

I've said it in this thread 2 times already, but I'll say it again. Everyone should give a clar bar a go