Window Glass is Always Greasy!

[Peter103]

Swarfega hand cleaner on a damp cloth, and wipe off with dry cloth.

 

[John N]

Swarfega hand cleaner on a damp cloth, and wipe off with dry cloth.

Swarfega! Thats a new one, from what I remember of using that, it's rather greasy in it's own right, won't that make my situation worse?

 

[Peter103]

It's a solvent removes grease, engine oil, safely from hands and skin, will do the same on the screen, clear greasy road spray, oil and polish residue, try it, won't do any harm.

 

[exvolvoman]

Don't forget to thoroughly clean the wiper blades as well

 

[Brian k]

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[OneForTheRoad]

Id just run some fairy liquid over them using a cloth .then a good hose to get rid of any remnents. Cant see it doing any harm tbh. Alot of knee jerkers on here thinking the car will disintegrate. Think gritted winter roads would do alot more harm in 3 months than a 1 time application of fairy.

 

[Deleted member 126251]

I'll say it again.....

Stoner - Invisible Glass

 

[Yex]

For me it’s a clay bar when washing the car fully or Sainsbury’s glass cleaner with vinegar when just sprucing up the glass

 

[Benzmanc]

Our local hand car wash has a lovely young lady that does the windows at the end. My windows are always spotless..........on the outside

 

[John N]

Have you tried Nilco glass cleaner? It appears to have a high IPA content and is readily available at B&Q.

Nilco Professional Glass cleaner, 1000 ml | DIY at B&Q

Tried the Nilco it's quite good apart from the fact that it dries very quick in Sunlight and goes Powdery!

 

[John N]

Every time I wash the car (Snow Foam, Pressure Washer Blast, Shampoo and Re Blast and Towel Dry) and use Dodo Juice Cleary Menthol on the Windows, I have started to notice a "Greasy Film" on all of the Glass Surfaces!

What am I doing wrong?

Semi sorted out my Problem:

I found some "Quickie Concentrated Professional Window Cleaner" in my Garage, I bought it around 10 Years ago, when we couldn't find a Window Cleaner in my Area!

I used it on the Glass before the Final Blast, as long as the Windows are not allowed to Dry, any Glass Cleaner appears to work Well!

 

[alabbasi]

If inside glass, it might be head gasket or heater core.

Every time I wash the car (Snow Foam, Pressure Washer Blast, Shampoo and Re Blast and Towel Dry) and use Dodo Juice Cleary Menthol on the Windows, I have started to notice a "Greasy Film" on all of the Glass Surfaces!

What am I doing wrong?

 

[John N]

If inside glass, it might be head gasket or heater core.

 

[John N]

I sincerely HOPE NOT!

The Car is only 2 Months Old 4,712 Miles on the Clock and it's Diesel ffs!

 

[Rory]

I normally use a Microfiber Cloth, but I have found a Cotton Tea Towel does a better job!

I prefer a tea towel for glass too, but don't use one that's been washed with fabric conditioner. I run a few through at a time and it's also a chance to do a boil wash that washing machines need now and again.

 

[SummitDetailing]

If your tea towel ever lets you down try one of these -
https://www.exceldetailingsupplies.co.uk/product-page/glass-shine

cheers,

Chris

 

[rayaans]

Always worth making sure you're not using a shampoo with added waxes in it. Always tend to leave smears and oils on the glass

Oh and definitely don't park under trees for extended periods

 

[ringway]

Neat vinegar and newspaper

I've just tried this and it's like looking in The Mirror.

 

[Datadogie]

Is this true?

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[ToeKnee]

I regularly use a "brillo" pad to clean the windows on my car, just don't go too close to the paintwork!