Anybody know anything really good to get that nasty film off the inside of the wnidshield? I've tried windex, soap and water (but I had to be careful, cause I didn't want water dripping everywhere) and it didn't do much. I don't smoke, but it's always had some slight film on it since I bought it. Thanks.

I've always had pretty decent luck with ArmorAll Glass Wipes.. hope it helps.

Thanks, I'll try it out.

Head over to your local Sams Club / Costco and get SPRAYWAY GLASS CLEANER! It works miracles!!! About $8 for a 4-pack!

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vinigar..... the acids act as a degreaser. Just dont use it on tint!

do you use an air freshener by any chance? those things leave oily films on your windows. thats why i dont like using them.

Best windows cleaner hands down I have ever used is stoners invisible glass.

Never fails me.

^^^^^+1 i love stoners stuff. works great and is tint safe

a dry microfiber cloth works the best for me!

i also have a problem with finding a decent window cleaner

Spray on any decent glass cleaner (aerosols are nice)

Strongly wipe the entire window with steel wool in circular motions

Wipe with microfibre towel until glass cleaner evaporates, then repeat with only the towel.

DO NOT USE ON TINTED WINDOWS!!

why steel wool? sounds like bad stuff lol

Best windows cleaner hands down I have ever used is stoners invisible glass.

Never fails me.

It left a haze for me! I'm a dear Sprayway fan!!! :disco:

Best windows cleaner hands down I have ever used is stoners invisible glass.

Never fails me.

+2 I just picked some up today, worked awesome:disco:

+3 Stoners and newspaper. The trick to not leaving streaks is to be sure to wipe the glass completely dry with the newspaper, and change to a clean part of the paper or a new one frequently. If you allow the cleaner to dry on the glass by itself there will be streaks.

why steel wool? sounds like bad stuff lol

It's very abrasive and does wonders for brake dust on wheels too. Auto glass is pretty heavy duty...i've NEVER been able to scratch it with steel wool

Thanks for all the help guys.
Looks like I might end up trying the stoners + newspaper - Where do you guys get Stoners?

-Yeah, I use one of those air fresheners things, I never thought of it, but you're right, I bet that contributes to the film.

-I would have never thought of using steel wool on glass. I may try that if the Stoners doesn't work. And I think I might as well get some for my wheels. Thanks.

Okay ignore my recommendation then. :disco:

ok ok, I'll use sprayway on half the windshield since I know where to get it.

-oh yeah, and the dry microfiber cloth.. anyone else tried that?

I also only use a dry microfiber cloth on all my windows...I have tried various glass cleaners, but I think that a dry rag gives the best results without streaking ;)

+4!!! STONERS FTW!!! Most of the foaming cleaners work the best!!

Dont spray too much or all of them will streak, more is not always better!! Good Luck!!

Use 1 part denatured alchohol('bout $10 a gallon) with 1 part distilled water. Very cheap, very effective, and smells clean. I just gave away my secret. Oh well, at least it was to Subaru owners.

haha. ^ Thanks guys. btw, anyone know where to get stoners? just local autoparts store? or sam's?

I just got some stoners invisible glass the other day. Works great! I picked it up at autozone, its got a yellow cap. Still dosent get the oil off my windsheild though. :(

+1 on the sprayway i used that the other day...works wonders

My wife and I buy Melaleuca products and they have a vinegar-based glass cleaner. Works pretty well... I don't really have a preference, though.

The trick, for me, is to clean it with newspaper, not cloth or paper towels. Afterward, I go back over all the windows with a clean cotton T-shirt, and keep the shirt under my seat. Whenever haze builds up I can wipe it off with that.

A lot of the film/haze, I hear, can be eliminated by buying a cabin filtration kit, like the OE one.

Well, I needed to go to walmart yesterday so I picked up some microfiber towels. I'm going to try that first. And then if that doesn't work, I'll work my way down the sprays and end up w/steel wool. If the microfiber works I'll just carry one of those around in the storage compartment. And Siper2 - yeah, I need to change out that air filter too, I'm sure that's what's caused some of my buildup.

let me know how the steel wool works for ya...at my old job the Porter there did it all the time when he was detailing so thats where i got it from.

As posted many times above, Stoners Invisible Glass is the best glass cleaner I have ever used!!!
-Joe

The reason for the film is not your glass. It has to do with the plasitcs used in your dash and the products you use to clean and protect it...

Mix some white vinegar and water in a spray bottle 2 parts vinegar 1 part water. Spray on a lint free towel and wipe down your windshield.

Now to help remove a good portion of the gases from your dashboard, try and clean it and do not apply any protectant (ie Armor All) for a few weeks...

The windsheild may fog up again, as the gases are still being released...

Follow the same steps listed above, but use a NON SILICONE based protectant like 303. Hopefully this will eliminate the haze on the inside of your windshield.

Hope this helps. :)

Bryan

Thanks again for all the tips guys. And sorry it's taken me so long to get back and report. I ended up trying the microfiber cloth cause it sounded the easiest (and was at walmart instead of an autoparts store or sam's club-which are both farther for me), and it worked great. :banana: Took all that haze right off. So now I keep a clean one in the glove. Maybe I'll try out the other suggestions another time, but no need now as the microfiber took care of business. Thanks.

Here's the best procdure I found to date. It's safe, effective and works real well -

1. Put a few drops of dish washing soap in a bucket.
2. Put about a gallon of hot water in the bucket so the soap really foams.
3. Dip a clean micro-fiber cloth in the hot soapy water and wring out well.
4. Wipe down glass thoroughly.
5. Rinse cloth and repeat.
6. Spray on Stoner's Invisible Glass and wipe down with a second dry, clean microfiber cloth

Ok. Here is my question. I just bought an 08 5 door and I can not get rid of the haze on the inside of my windshield. I've cleaned it almost every day, and it still hazes up. I do smoke but I always have the window down and I have never had this problem in any other car before. I use stoners, I've also tried the other brand mentioned before (white bottle blue cap?) and it returns hours later. I even tried to see if it was the smoking by cleaning it and leaving my car sit all day and night before driving it again and yet again, it still hazed over with nobody in it for a full day. It's only the front windshield too, not the rear or the sides. Any suggestions would help because not seeing clearly out of my windows drives me nuts! Thanks in advance.

try glass microfiber towels after you use stoners

try glass microfiber towels after you use stoners

I have tried that numerous times and still the haze appears. It makes driving in the sun or night with headlights coming at you rough to see. It even appears on the side view mirrors so I don't think it is directly related to smoking. :confused:

as stated above the film is from your plastic out-gasing; what I do is keep an eraser for a white board in my console and use that to wipe the inside of the windshield when it needs a quick cleaning.
use the vinegar/water for cleaning and the eraser for touch-ups.

my 2-cents worth.

as stated above the film is from your plastic out-gasing; what I do is keep an eraser for a white board in my console and use that to wipe the inside of the windshield when it needs a quick cleaning.
use the vinegar/water for cleaning and the eraser for touch-ups.

my 2-cents worth.



Yes, out gasing is the cause... It will eventually become less of a problem.

Be careful in the protectant used on the dash or any interior plastic. If they are petrolium based, they will make the foggy glass worse.

For now, keep the glass clean. If possible keep your windows open a crack. Also, newspaper can be used to give a quick wipe down...

Bryan

Ok. Thanks you all for your input. I know you said it will become less of a problem, but I hope it slows down sooner than later. I only use mild soapy water to clean the dash and interior. Nothing harsh, very small amounts of mild soap so hopefully that will help.

It left a haze for me! :disco:

yeah, stoners and haze kind of go hand in hand.












hehe

For really stubron stuff, I'll use rubbing alcohol. But that leaves a residue, so I usually have to follow up with a glass cleaner (i also use stoner's invisible glass). Then follow up again with a clean, dry, MF cloth.

Stoners is available at autozone, advance auto parts, and walmart now. I may be imagining it, but I bought the spray version recently, and I think I like the foaming can version works better.

I have always had luck with the areosol foaming glass cleaner and microfiber cloths. And when I apply the dash dressing I spray it on a cloth ouside the car then rub it in the dash, door panels, ect..

F'N A sorry for the dupe

I have always had luck with the areosol foaming glass cleaner and microfiber cloths. And when I apply the dash dressing I spray it on a cloth ouside the car then rub it in the dash, door panels, ect..

Stoners invisible glass

Ok. Thanks you all for your input. I know you said it will become less of a problem, but I hope it slows down sooner than later. I only use mild soapy water to clean the dash and interior. Nothing harsh, very small amounts of mild soap so hopefully that will help. .....I always keep a couple of clean MF towels in my vehicles. I wipe the outside glass daily (front three + mirrors) and the inside typically once a week (if not sooner). It only takes a couple of minutes and keeps the glare to a minimum. ......I have a 60 mile (one way) commute and the afternoon sun can be murder with a dirty surface. Either way, it makes cleaning the glass much easier (vs. letting the grime build up over time and then trying to remove it).

are you leaving empty soda cans in your car?

The reason for the film is not your glass. It has to do with the plasitcs used in your dash and the products you use to clean and protect it...

Mix some white vinegar and water in a spray bottle 2 parts vinegar 1 part water. Spray on a lint free towel and wipe down your windshield.

Now to help remove a good portion of the gases from your dashboard, try and clean it and do not apply any protectant (ie Armor All) for a few weeks...

The windsheild may fog up again, as the gases are still being released...

Follow the same steps listed above, but use a NON SILICONE based protectant like 303. Hopefully this will eliminate the haze on the inside of your windshield.

Hope this helps. :)

Bryan

Good info.

Guess this thread got bumped. :D

Bryan's got a good point. I started using Vinylex for my dashboards years ago, it's a lot better with windshield haze than Armor-All or many others. I still get haze, though.

There's still silicone in Vinylex, but I guess there's a lot of debate over whether it's a "bad" silicone or not. Lots of jabber about that over on www.autopia.org