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Hetfield03 · 07-23-2011, 07:15 PM

Well, I got the Adams window spray. I went cheap on window rags and got walmart micro fiber towels. If thats my downfall, tell me now.
I went over the front window with the spray, used the towel. Looks nice n clean. Get it in the sun and presto, wipe marks, smudges everywhere. I went over that damn window inside and out twice! And it sure isn't fun to fail on the inside of the window. I twist my arm to reach all the way down where the dash meets. This sucks!!!

lets_go_bills · 07-23-2011, 08:52 PM

You need the Adams glass towels.

Of all the Adams products out there, their glass cleaner is the best. It's absolutely amazing and is my favorite product because of how well it works and ease of use.

But you need their microfiber glass towels. Worth every penny IMO.

gml1998 · 07-23-2011, 09:39 PM

Adams Glass cleaner and their Micro fiber glass towels are the best.
If I run out of Adams glass cleaner Invisible glass also works well.

camaro2ssblack · 07-23-2011, 10:22 PM

you must have the towels and you will still get a smudge here and there, just have to pull it out in the sun and touch up the few places you missed...

shad2009 · 07-23-2011, 10:40 PM

how u described your situation is like buying a ferrari and using recycled engine oil from a pinto...you never want to buy micro fiber anything from stores, they usually have tags on them and they are useless...

get some Adam's towels and you'll be much happier

rolnslo · 07-23-2011, 10:45 PM

I gave up on using anything but cheap white no-name paper towels for cleaning windows. Cotton or micro-fiber towels always seemed to leave something behind regardless of which cleaning product I tried.

Invisible Glass plus cheap paper towels have worked well for me over the years.

bill2129 · 07-24-2011, 04:28 PM

I clean my windows at night. If you do it in the sun it's gonna go everywhere. Its not you.

Adam's Polishes · 07-25-2011, 11:46 AM

Its likely the fact you used a 'plush' towel instead of a glass towel. Glass towels (ours or anyone elses) are almost like a satin finish. Still microfiber, just woven differently.

They're the best way to clean glass. A lot of times I don't even cleaner with mine. The inside window haze wipes away cleanly with just a dry towel so long as its not that bad of buildup.

Dr Jkel · 07-25-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

Its likely the fact you used a 'plush' towel instead of a glass towel. Glass towels (ours or anyone elses) are almost like a satin finish. Still microfiber, just woven differently.

They're the best way to clean glass. A lot of times I don't even cleaner with mine. The inside window haze wipes away cleanly with just a dry towel so long as its not that bad of buildup.

What causes that haze? I do not smoke so that isn't it, car is garage kept but still get haze every now and then. Thoughts?

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 07-25-2011, 12:05 PM

The haze is from the materials used in the car's interior,
worse when it's hot and sunny. Not much you can do
about it.

Hetfield, make sure you're not in the sun and the glass
is cool, I've always found that works best.

Sterling · 07-25-2011, 12:09 PM

If you don't have any of adams special window towels... the absolutly best thing to use is a newspaper. I know it sounds weird, put newspaper will clean your windows streak-free. Ask any stripper... that's what they clean all the mirrors with at their club.

Dr Jkel · 07-25-2011, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

The haze is from the materials used in the car's interior,
worse when it's hot and sunny. Not much you can do
about it.

Hetfield, make sure you're not in the sun and the glass
is cool, I've always found that works best.

Thanks Becky, never knew that.

Adam's Polishes · 07-25-2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

What causes that haze? I do not smoke so that isn't it, car is garage kept but still get haze every now and then. Thoughts?

Yep, like Becky said, its all the materials 'gassing out'.

Disturbingly enough tests show that a lot of 'new car smell' is things like formaldehyde and bromine (both toxic). Not so much an issue for adults, but in children the concentrations border on unsafe.

I know with the vettes and 5th gens GM has gone to a lot more earth/people friendly materials, thus some of the weird issues people have with door panels looking chalky, etc.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 07-25-2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sterling

If you don't have any of adams special window towels... the absolutly best thing to use is a newspaper. I know it sounds weird, put newspaper will clean your windows streak-free. Ask any stripper... that's what they clean all the mirrors with at their club.

Sterling is right. Just leaves your hands a mess, but
the windows are sparkling

07-23-2011, 07:15 PM	#1
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	I guess I just suck at cleaning windows Well, I got the Adams window spray. I went cheap on window rags and got walmart micro fiber towels. If thats my downfall, tell me now. I went over the front window with the spray, used the towel. Looks nice n clean. Get it in the sun and presto, wipe marks, smudges everywhere. I went over that damn window inside and out twice! And it sure isn't fun to fail on the inside of the window. I twist my arm to reach all the way down where the dash meets. This sucks!!! __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

07-23-2011, 08:52 PM	#2
lets_go_bills Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	You need the Adams glass towels. Of all the Adams products out there, their glass cleaner is the best. It's absolutely amazing and is my favorite product because of how well it works and ease of use. But you need their microfiber glass towels. Worth every penny IMO. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic

07-23-2011, 10:40 PM	#5
shad2009 "Cassie" Drives: 2007 Tungsten Grey Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,153	how u described your situation is like buying a ferrari and using recycled engine oil from a pinto...you never want to buy micro fiber anything from stores, they usually have tags on them and they are useless... get some Adam's towels and you'll be much happier __________________ Currently driving - 2007 Mustang GT Future Wheels - 2014 Ford Mustang GT & 2014 Chevy Camaro

07-23-2011, 10:45 PM	#6
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	I gave up on using anything but cheap white no-name paper towels for cleaning windows. Cotton or micro-fiber towels always seemed to leave something behind regardless of which cleaning product I tried. Invisible Glass plus cheap paper towels have worked well for me over the years. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

07-25-2011, 12:09 PM	#11
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	If you don't have any of adams special window towels... the absolutly best thing to use is a newspaper. I know it sounds weird, put newspaper will clean your windows streak-free. Ask any stripper... that's what they clean all the mirrors with at their club. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

07-23-2011, 09:39 PM	#3
gml1998 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minooka Illinois Posts: 693	Adams Glass cleaner and their Micro fiber glass towels are the best. If I run out of Adams glass cleaner Invisible glass also works well.

07-23-2011, 10:22 PM	#4
camaro2ssblack Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS - Black on Black Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 731	you must have the towels and you will still get a smudge here and there, just have to pull it out in the sun and touch up the few places you missed...

07-24-2011, 04:28 PM	#7
bill2129 Account Suspended Drives: 2085 Trans AM COBRA Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 676	I clean my windows at night. If you do it in the sun it's gonna go everywhere. Its not you.

07-25-2011, 11:46 AM	#8
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Its likely the fact you used a 'plush' towel instead of a glass towel. Glass towels (ours or anyone elses) are almost like a satin finish. Still microfiber, just woven differently. They're the best way to clean glass. A lot of times I don't even cleaner with mine. The inside window haze wipes away cleanly with just a dry towel so long as its not that bad of buildup.

07-25-2011, 12:05 PM	#10
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	The haze is from the materials used in the car's interior, worse when it's hot and sunny. Not much you can do about it. Hetfield, make sure you're not in the sun and the glass is cool, I've always found that works best.

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