27/03/2025
The impact of this freshly polished and waxed paint would be ruined by dirty windows. After waxing, use a slightly damp microfiber detailing towel to buff the glass. If you run into stubborn spots or a heavy film, spray a few shots of automotive glass cleaner.
Driving your car with dirty, hazy windows on a rainy night or in heavy traffic, straining to see, is a driving impairment. Yup!
You should consider this a true danger.
In fact, the older I get the more I appreciate an unobstructed view.
Cleaning your windows is one of the most tedious car detailing tasks, but it’s worth the effort.
In addition to being a hazard, the effect of dirty glass will quickly ruin the appearance of your perfectly polished and waxed automobile.
After you have completed all other detailing tasks, put the perfect touch on your car by detailing your car’s glass.
Automotive Glass Cleaners
It seems like no two car enthusiasts can agree on the ultimate glass cleaner for their car.
Some people like ammonia cleaners, while the purists will use nothing but clear water. Whatever you use, the principles are the same: clean, dry and polish.
Believe it or not, I highly discourage the use of ammonia-based glass cleaners on your car.
While ammonia is an excellent glass cleaner in your home, it’s harmful to many car surfaces. This includes vinyl, rubber and leather.
More importantly, the use of ammonia inside your car is harmful to your health.
Use an automotive glass cleaner that specifically states it’s safe to use on window-tint film. This will also spare your plastic and vinyl surfaces.
Glass cleaners in a spray bottle work fine.
The only problem is overspray on the dash and upholstery. It’s tough to direct the spray of glass cleaners. Takes some practice.
Anyway, here’s something that may surprise you!
In the old days, professional car detailers used plain water for wiping and cleaning the windows.
They also dried glass with newspaper. Yes, really.
Unlike paper towels and most cotton towels, newspaper doesn’t leave behind lint. Further, the ink acts as a glass polish.
