Cleaning Glass - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

smith12895 · 05-23-2006, 07:32 AM

Whats does everyone use to clean their glass? I bought some auto glass cleaner, now I can't remenmber who makes it, but it's not very good. I have to spray and wipe over and over. Is there some technique the works best? Should I use paper towels, cotton towels or microfiber towels? I've tried them all and microfiber seems to work best, but I'd hate to keep using the expensive microfiber to if I don't need to. I'd prefer to save the microfiber for the paint. Also, what is best to clean the clear plastic on the wind stop?

I know Perfectlap will give me some good tips

Thanks

Dante · 05-23-2006, 07:39 AM

I use the Stoner brand glass cleaner and wadded up newspaper

News paper is great as it won't leave lint and won't scratch either.

coachb · 05-23-2006, 07:41 AM

I have found nothing that works any better than this combination.

coachb

Perfectlap · 05-23-2006, 07:40 AM

overt the counter Meguairs NXT is good. But don't use it in sunlight or heat it will haze. Mail order I would buy FK 425 (buy it by the gallon BELIEVE ME you will be addicted) on glass and paint. FK use dust repellents in many of their products. I use 425 on my TV and PC monitor. FK 146 is a great cleaner as well (glass and paint).
Stoner is also a decent over the product glass product from Pepboys, autozone etc.

KRZTACO · 05-23-2006, 08:43 AM

[QUOTE=Perfectlap]Mail order I would buy FK 425 (buy it by the gallon BELIEVE ME you will be addicted) on glass and paint. FK use dust repellents in many of their products. I use 425 on my TV and PC monitor. FK 146 is a great cleaner as well (glass and paint).
QUOTE]

PerfectLap.....is this an auto reply to every post? hahahaha

Newspaper is awesome and I'd try another glass cleaner then lay over a coat of FK #425.....awesome stuff. Your window will stay sooooo much cleaner from bug splatter.

KRZ

Perfectlap · 05-23-2006, 08:54 AM

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KRZTACO · 05-23-2006, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

ha ha ha, check out my new signature.

Holy $hit.....LOL

KRZ

05-23-2006, 09:42 AM

I make my own glass cleaner:

1 part de-natured alcohol and 2 parts distilled water in a spray bottle.

I spray the cleaner on a clean, white, 100% cotton terry cloth towel, clean the window, and then polish the glass with a dry towel. Works great.

For the windstop, I have been using the Zaino detailing spray (Z6) with a cotton towel.