Glass used to be a nightmare cleaning at times but after starting to use a synthetic chamois this way is a total game changer, such a great tip at cleaning glass💯
news paper 100% easier one wipe streak free, I have synthetic and real chamois and even tried micro fiber as many say use, newspaper still perfect if you can find one today
I worked as a car valet for two main dealerships followed by several years self employed until I retired. I've used a variety of popular glass polishes with limited success, the main problem being dust...and streaks. I found the liquid household spray on types and kitchen roll an improvement, at least there's no dust. I bought a used 2012 Renault Megane from a local dealer 3 weeks ago, the windows had been cleaned...in a fashion, so I tried to improve them with the spray and paper towels, better but not good enough. Tried again last week, looked okay until the sun showed up the streaks. I watched your video, grabbed a bucket of clean water, a synthetic leather and microfibre cloth and got to work. Blimey mate, I've never made such a good job of cleaning glass in less than half the time. Brilliant, thanks for sharing. 🙂👍
I’m new to the channel I thought it was pro Detailers only . I’ve been cleaning my own vehicles for 40 years and wow your technique has blown me away first time out with no smears on the glass . Thank you just brilliant 👏
Just tried you glass cleaning method and WOW! Even on the window tops that have not been cleaned in years (car new to me) they are now clean. Well impressed.
It absolutely does work! I used glass cleaner and a separate cloth first to get the most of the dirt and grease off. Then the damp synthetic leather and towel after. Glass has never been clearer. Great tip, thanks for sharing!
One other thing to note... avoid using fabric softeners on your towels. The fabric softener greatly reduces the towel's ability to absorb and will also leave a residue on your glass.
This is why my towels are no longer as effective and why my windows have residue that I CANT seem to get off. Will be buying new towels and trying this method
Very good description of the details and backgrounds! Grandpa new it: Pure water and a drop of detergent, wash, remove the dirty water completely. Clean glass! As a towel I like to use old washed T-shirts (no softener in the wash, as said before). They are cheap, lint-free and it's better than just throwing them away.
This is a great video. In addition to this simple process, if you have baked on bug guts on the windshield (not a problem in some areas, but here in the heat of Arizona, the filth is real!) using some steel wool is incredibly effective. When washing, use the steel wool after the glass is soaped up and wet. Keeping the glass wet is important so that the bug guts soften up a bit. ONLY use it on the glass, folks. Once the glass is properly clean, the final drying stage shown in this video will result in perfectly clear, streak free glass. I hope this helps.
I have white stains like dry water drop that I can't get rid off. I've tried white vinegar, glass cleaner, hot water...Nothing has any effect. I can't clean either interior windshield cause it is always greasy, light reflection is always bad so I think it is clean but once view from outside it is really dirty no matter how time I waste Of course I have also tried this synthetic chamois but that stays dirty Very good video anyway, probably the best method ever !
Nice to see you lower the windows to clean the edges properly, so many people don't bother...then the first time you lower the window it looks like half a job. Great cleaning tips!
❤ just tried out your method. I did clean all the windows with glass cleaner first since i was not about to wash the whole car. For the first try my windows look much much better now. I'm sure with time i will get them looking even better.
Yep...been doing it this way over 10 years. Tried a few glass cleaners beforehand, some are OK but can highlight smears, especially when driving at night. This way is faultless 👍
My own 'secret' recipe glass cleaner is distilled water with a small amount of white vinager mixed in. 5 litres of distilled water is about £3.50, and the cheapest none-scented white vinagar from B&M is about 70p. This lasts me over a year, and I do the house windows too.
Please keep comments respectful. If you don't approve because you have never tried it before then i urge you go experiment this glass cleaning method. 🙏
So very happy I watched your video and proceeded to clean my windshield inside and out exactly as you instructed and the results totally blew me away!!! I did all the other glass and side mirrors too. I do car shows and everyone always complains their glass is not what they wanted. I may just keep this secret from them. Definitely tell my other friends who are not into car show but love their rides. Thank you soooo much!!
Assuming the car is already washed, I use a squirt of my panel prep (25%IPA, 75% water) and a MF cloth. It's a quick and easy way to achieve a similar result and is great for cutting through that fog (I understand it's partly plastic ... uuurgh) that appears on the inside. It's not chemical free but it's easy and I threw my synthetic chamois away years ago, then regretted it when I first saw you show this method!
First time hearing about a synthetic chamois, always used a genuine leather one. A little hot water in the bottom of a bucket, 2 drops of fairy dishwasher liquid and white vinegar (you should smell it on the cloth. I use a normal micro fibre one, wipe on clean and dry with chamois . Its fast and streak free. Tip: make sure the chamois is wet and soft before you start.
@@stuartsinclair6269first pass damp microfiber towel. Second pass low lint paper towels and glass cleaner. Spray both the glass and the paper towel. Third pass low lint dry paper only. Repeat from step 2 as needed until all streaks/spots are gone. Use the back of a kitchen utensyl or something similar with the rag wrapped on it to reach where the dash meets the glass. Use a scalpel and/or a solvent to remove old sticker residue. Careful to protect the dash when using solvent as it may drip. NEVER USE NEWSPAPER. Thats how i do it, not whats on the video. Hope it helps.
Great advice using the synthetic chamois. However the finish wipe with a fluffy woven microfiber towel with a fluffy surface can be an issue. Try using a smooth no fluff microfiber towel instead. You will be amazed at the results!
That may be from washing the towels with scented detergent. Get something with no softeners or scent. That’s helped me. But I do agree that the fluffy towel can create issues. Also have tried and like water with isopropyl alcohol. Works pretty well to remove the grime.
I got given a blue shami cloth with my tv. I looked through the manual and it said to do it like that. I’ve been doing it to my cars for 5 years. It works. Awesome. I like your work 👍
A favourite cleaner for professional automotive glass replacement companies is " Nilglass" , combined with 10" 2 ply wiper rolls. Use of the wiper roll avoids cross contamination. If you struggle wiping the inside of the windscreen, open the door, stand outside the car and reach in to clean most of the interior. Cleaning in direct sunlight with glass cleaner, spray the cloth or roll, not the glass and apply immediately to the glass to get best result.
this works beautifully as an exit strategy in your shower as well! I always keep an extra clean towel to clean my shower when I am done showering each time... discipline, clean towels and clean water do wonders for about *_any_* smooth surface!
For years, I’ve been using glass cleaner and getting frustrated at all the smears I kept seeing. Then I watch this video, follow the instructions, and my car cleaning world is changed overnight. Who was to know that plain simple water was the answer to clean glass all along. Thanks so much 👍
I use my car a lot for my job and I like to clean the windows often. This hack works great! I'm very impressed how it get's my dog's nose art off of the windows (she's always with me in the car). I'll never use glass cleaner again. Thank you for sharing!
I have been around for a lot of years, 76 in fact, and over that time I have cleaned one hell of a lot of car windows. Your method has a lot of merit but, I would add one more thing to it. I always use a dash of methylated spirits in the warm water. I find, that it helps to cut through any road grime that builds up on the glass. I hope this helps someone out there...
I have a 2023 Toyota Supre. The glass is difficult to get clean. So, I didn't use the synthetic leather but just a soaked towel. Then, I followed up with a dry towel. My windows have never looked better! I have been using microfiber cloths and they leave lint. However, they state there is no lint but there is. Now, the glass sparkles! Great video and no longer using window cleaner products. I did this technique in direct sunlight. No problem. Concering the windshile, I merely sit in the passenger seat for that side and then the driver's seat for that side.
\"I have been using microfiber clothes and they leave lint."/ - have you washed/dried the microfibre with other material ? If you ever wash microfibre with normal towels or clothes it will pick up the lint from those other materials.
Thank you, I use the microfiber cloths from Costco. I wash them separately but they do leave lint on my car windows. I found that the towels mentioned in this video works perfectly.
Yep well wrung out till almost dry chamois leather and a soft lint free cloth was how I used to do clean streak free house windows almost 40 years ago so. Used to also use nothing but a bit of washing up liquid in cold water to clean. Could always tell the houses where customer had previously used window cleaner products like windowlene as were always harder to get clean and streak free and also would get dirtier far quicker until finally got it all off.
I'm still using the old-time method, cloth soaked in water and vinegar, wipe with discarded newspaper, repeat if necessary, polish with a clean towel or microfiber cloth. Works well to remove all that film on the inside.
I’ve done this for many years, believe it or not. People ask me all the time how I get my windows so crystal clear. I tell them. Their response is usually one of “that takes too much time”. I’d rather have safe viewing of traffic than deal with smudges and steaks that I discovered years ago were commonplace when using window cleaner - and newspaper. Spot on!
Same principle on my eye glasses. Soap and water followed by microfiber towel give me perfect glasses every time. All the expensive eye glass cleaners leave residue and streaks
Thanks for the tip. Cleaning the glass esp interior was always a chore. Bought the synthetic leather from your link and cleaned the glass tonight. Very happy with the results. Probably easiest way I’ve cleaned my glass.
Hi I have been motoring for over 50 years and I bought as you suggested the cloth and chamois and my windscreen and glass has never been cleaner, Thank you. Regards Crawford Ps i have used it three times all with a brilliant result.
This is the right way, absolutely! Keep in mind that your windows should already be somewhat clean. In cases where they are not, you can use an "mild" automotive wax degreaser. Caution, only use a mild wax degreaser that is designed to clean automotive paint. Do not use it on the interior windows if they are tinted. Your windows will literally disappear, that's how transparent they will look. Clean with a glass cleaner afterwards. I suggest Invisible glass btw. Make sure to put a topping/rain repellant because the glass will be too clean and you'll get water spots.
Thanks for doing it in direct sunlight. Almost everyone says don’t do it in direct sunlight but not everyone has that option… not everyone has a garage or car port. I’ll have to try your method.
Looks great. If you don't have time to clean your car thoroughly, just cleaning the glass well is the next best thing. Ever since I was an apprentice, I've always used paper towels to finish.
The secret to cleaning glass is to get the surface sufficiently hydrated to get the gunk off and to not be determined to do it in one pass. Wet, scrub, and clean with the first pass. Switch to a clean/dry microfiber and barely use any cleaner at all with the second. It works fine every time. It doesn't seem to matter much what the cleaner is so long as it contains water. Stoner, Windex, soap, or whatever.
Few years ago, been using a chamois and I suppose this is called a synthetic leather now. There was nothing better, no chemicals, just warm water and the result was stunny.
That’s a good tip for cleaning the glass, but what product would you recommend for outside of the glass to get the most water beading, so any excess water just runs off?
You have popped up on my you tube ,so i have had a look at a few of your videos,and i have enjoyed them, and found them educational..There is a multitude of cleaning products for a car on the market with varying costs ,so it is not cheap to keep your car clean ,and me included i must have spent a fortune on duplicate cleaning product,and probably not used some of them correctly ...So thank you on educating me ,,,The thing i like about the glass cleaning ,is i don't need all the fancy glass cleaning kit that leaves smears .Just good old water ,like my parents used when i was small ...Old newspaper was used for a smear free finish lol
I remember watching a previous video of you recommending this procedure and it turned out perfect! Since that time I have not cleaned the windows in any other way.
How funny. I've never used chemicals on my car windows in 30 years. I actually use the method in this video. Chamios are much safer on window tint as well. This method has never let me down. Enjoying your videos. Thank you.
I bought a Grand Highlander recently and quickly realized I had a lot of window area to keep clean, so I searched YT and found your vid, thanks I appreciate it. I do not like dirty windows it's an OCD thing I think haha
Really interesting video Dave. I've been using Stoner InvisibleGlass for years,. One other secret I found is to use a Waffle Weave MF Towel. Clean and streak-free every time. I use this on the inside of the windows (include home windows), and the Rain-repellant version on the outside (give me nice water beading). Going to try your method though as this seems more cost effect, and it it works a well, then why not save some money :)
I’ve been happy using 70% IPA with a microfiber cloth the last several years; I’ve found it great for getting the filmy residue off the inside of the glass. It takes off a large amount of the microscopic particles on the glass that moisture & humidity stick to, so the windows don’t fog up nearly as much. However I do like that “synthetic leather” method; imma go find mine somewhere 😅
Best ever car cleaning tip. Used it since you first done a video on it. Struggled for years with various methods and chemicals, always left smears. Yet your method is superb. I use it on our conservatory as well.
Simple! Worked for me! Cleaning solutions of various kinds left streaks. This method does not and it is so much less effort to wipe with a chamois and follow up with a drying towel. Thanks for the tip!
Steamer works very well if the glass is greasy. I use the attatchment covered with the microfibre cover that goes on the attatchment. Sonax is one of the best glass cleaners out there. IPA or panel prep also works very well on glass to clean it and degrease it. But I have to try this method Dave!
I've been using your method for a couple of years now although I do use a window vac just to remove the bulk of the water where possible, then I break out the drying towel to remove the rest of the water, It works for me nuff said.
Great tip,thank you very much.The two cloths you recommended using I already had in the garage just never thort about using them both in this way.Thanks again
Hey! I have been using a wet/dry rag method for years. Simply the BEST for streak free glass💯. I appreciate the tip on using a Shammy or synthetic towel..Great Tip. I'm definitely going to try this🤘
This is so true I use to work at a car wash and we use to do the exact same thing and trust me it works .... Like he said first you would want to wash your car and then try this method afterwards to get streak free results 😎
I used meguiars interior detail and microfiber and it took out all the swirling marks. However, before meguiars, I did your method as well and it also works.
@@epicautomotivedetailing Thank you for the reply! I use a mixture or 15% pure isopropyl alcohol in a 500ml sprayer of distilled water, with 30ml of citrus APC. Absolutely amazing stuff.
@@user-wo7rp6bc6t its bloody ridiculous how expensive it is now! I remember the good days when the Sun was 50p. I looked for the first time in years that the Sun is now like £1.50! Wtf. They can piss right off.
I use a steam cleaner; Karcher cylinder with the hard floor tool; clean microfibre pad, then just buffing it off with a microfibre. Classless finish and it’s so easy to do because of the handle setup on the steamer.
ive now tried a synthetic leather FUBAR! Leaves streaks! The way to clean front and rear sloping windows......wrap the shammy around your hand and use THE BACK of your hand! You then dont have to dislocate your shoulder or break an arm to clean them! TRY IT! A mate of mine who charges £1,000 to clean a car showed me this! Mind you his clients only own supercars! His wax costs over 2 grand a bucket!
Great work on the windows... I did this with synthetic leather earlier, but now I use high absorbent microfiber waffle towels instead. Same procedure and same result, but easier to work with.
I have done this for years but there are times that the "off-gassing" buildup needs something strong to remove it. Water with a little white vinegar will cut through it pretty quickly. Basically what the ammonia products do. But don't use it on tinted glass.
of all the glass cleaners I've used over the years i found simonize mixra and kitchen towel is amazing and works a treat without streaking even in direct sunlight
Great video. Any idea on what to use for getting sap off the car’s paint? I hear/see a lot about alcohol with various percentages. I’m afraid of losing the clear coat and/or paint. Thanks
You don't need the synth leather. Just clean the glass how ever you want. The important part is the microfiber towel. It will remove any excess grease or anything that would cause streaks. The ultimate test is in your bathroom. Clean your mirror however you want, then scrub it with the microfiber when the mirror is dry. After your shower you'll normally always see streaks, even if you've just cleaned it, but after scrubbing with the microfiber, there will be an even distribution of steam on the glass.
Dave, this is a Q off-topic: I've made a terrible mistake. I've used a engine-bay cleaner (degreaser) on window frames in the slight hope of removing algae . Now, when I pull down my windows and pull them up again, there's a fatty like substance covering a corner of my glass. Would you tackle that with a non-diluted APC or what are your experience? Thanks for your inspiring videos. You are an amazing guy!
Thanks for the tip ive just ordered one. Im always up for trying new things. I normally use glass cleaner but this is worth a try. Would it be ok to use on the plastic tint they use for car windows
Glass used to be a nightmare cleaning at times but after starting to use a synthetic chamois this way is a total game changer, such a great tip at cleaning glass💯
Thanks Paul this will always be my go to method 🙌
Is synthetic chamois and synthetic leather the same?
@@superforeverng1504 yes just different word used globally
news paper 100% easier one wipe streak free, I have synthetic and real chamois and even tried micro fiber as many say use, newspaper still perfect if you can find one today
@@RT22-pb2pp coffee filters lint Free ☕
I worked as a car valet for two main dealerships followed by several years self employed until I retired. I've used a variety of popular glass polishes with limited success, the main problem being dust...and streaks. I found the liquid household spray on types and kitchen roll an improvement, at least there's no dust. I bought a used 2012 Renault Megane from a local dealer 3 weeks ago, the windows had been cleaned...in a fashion, so I tried to improve them with the spray and paper towels, better but not good enough. Tried again last week, looked okay until the sun showed up the streaks. I watched your video, grabbed a bucket of clean water, a synthetic leather and microfibre cloth and got to work. Blimey mate, I've never made such a good job of cleaning glass in less than half the time. Brilliant, thanks for sharing. 🙂👍
Amazing stuff, it's genuinely a brilliant method 👏
I just took my windshield out. You get the occasional bug and rain drop, but it's so worth it.
Tried cleaning glass for years. This is by far the best way of anything I've tried. Thank goodness this works.
Thanks Ronald
I’m new to the channel I thought it was pro Detailers only . I’ve been cleaning my own vehicles for 40 years and wow your technique has blown me away first time out with no smears on the glass . Thank you just brilliant 👏
Thanks Ian
Just tried you glass cleaning method and WOW! Even on the window tops that have not been cleaned in years (car new to me) they are now clean. Well impressed.
Excellent well done 👏
It absolutely does work! I used glass cleaner and a separate cloth first to get the most of the dirt and grease off. Then the damp synthetic leather and towel after. Glass has never been clearer. Great tip, thanks for sharing!
Amazing Stuff thank you so much for taking the time to comment your feedback
One other thing to note... avoid using fabric softeners on your towels. The fabric softener greatly reduces the towel's ability to absorb and will also leave a residue on your glass.
100% great advice
This is why my towels are no longer as effective and why my windows have residue that I CANT seem to get off. Will be buying new towels and trying this method
This also applies to technical or breathable fabrics fabric softener effectively kills the ability of those fabrics to breath
No enzyme based laundry detergent either as they damage synthetics.
fabric softener and hot water... 30 is plenty, 40 is way too much!
Very good description of the details and backgrounds! Grandpa new it: Pure water and a drop of detergent, wash, remove the dirty water completely. Clean glass! As a towel I like to use old washed T-shirts (no softener in the wash, as said before). They are cheap, lint-free and it's better than just throwing them away.
This is a great video. In addition to this simple process, if you have baked on bug guts on the windshield (not a problem in some areas, but here in the heat of Arizona, the filth is real!) using some steel wool is incredibly effective. When washing, use the steel wool after the glass is soaped up and wet. Keeping the glass wet is important so that the bug guts soften up a bit. ONLY use it on the glass, folks. Once the glass is properly clean, the final drying stage shown in this video will result in perfectly clear, streak free glass. I hope this helps.
I drive shuttles in Phoenix. Thanks for the pointers.
I have white stains like dry water drop that I can't get rid off. I've tried white vinegar, glass cleaner, hot water...Nothing has any effect.
I can't clean either interior windshield cause it is always greasy, light reflection is always bad so I think it is clean but once view from outside it is really dirty no matter how time I waste
Of course I have also tried this synthetic chamois but that stays dirty
Very good video anyway, probably the best method ever !
Nice to see you lower the windows to clean the edges properly, so many people don't bother...then the first time you lower the window it looks like half a job. Great cleaning tips!
Thank you
❤ just tried out your method.
I did clean all the windows with glass cleaner first since i was not about to wash the whole car.
For the first try my windows look much much better now.
I'm sure with time i will get them looking even better.
Yep...been doing it this way over 10 years. Tried a few glass cleaners beforehand, some are OK but can highlight smears, especially when driving at night. This way is faultless 👍
100% thank you for commenting
Could have been a 2min vid
6 and a half minutes for these tips is a pretty good bargain
I used a chamois for years this was how it was common until the “micro fibre cloth” came out. Then it was cloth cloth cloth. Enjoyed this vid. 👍
Used your two-towel method, the "ease of use and simplicity of the process is amazing." The results are Astounding!!!! Thank You Sir.
Amazing stuff. Glad to hear it 🙏
Does the (microfibre) towel have to be of high quality? Cheers
This dashboard is bigger than a snooker table ..... love that comment!
My own 'secret' recipe glass cleaner is distilled water with a small amount of white vinager mixed in.
5 litres of distilled water is about £3.50, and the cheapest none-scented white vinagar from B&M is about 70p.
This lasts me over a year, and I do the house windows too.
Please keep comments respectful. If you don't approve because you have never tried it before then i urge you go experiment this glass cleaning method. 🙏
How am I only finding this out now! Brilliant tip. No more streaks
So very happy I watched your video and proceeded to clean my windshield inside and out exactly as you instructed and the results totally blew me away!!! I did all the other glass and side mirrors too. I do car shows and everyone always complains their glass is not what they wanted. I may just keep this secret from them. Definitely tell my other friends who are not into car show but love their rides. Thank you soooo much!!
Amazing stuff thanks so much for having faith in the video 🙏
Assuming the car is already washed, I use a squirt of my panel prep (25%IPA, 75% water) and a MF cloth. It's a quick and easy way to achieve a similar result and is great for cutting through that fog (I understand it's partly plastic ... uuurgh) that appears on the inside. It's not chemical free but it's easy and I threw my synthetic chamois away years ago, then regretted it when I first saw you show this method!
First time hearing about a synthetic chamois, always used a genuine leather one. A little hot water in the bottom of a bucket, 2 drops of fairy dishwasher liquid and white vinegar (you should smell it on the cloth. I use a normal micro fibre one, wipe on clean and dry with chamois . Its fast and streak free. Tip: make sure the chamois is wet and soft before you start.
The inside of the windscreen is a nightmare
Sure is
Makes my arm bend in ways i didnt know it could 🤣
When you’re old especially 👴🏼
So what’s the best way to clear the inside screen
@@stuartsinclair6269first pass damp microfiber towel. Second pass low lint paper towels and glass cleaner. Spray both the glass and the paper towel. Third pass low lint dry paper only. Repeat from step 2 as needed until all streaks/spots are gone. Use the back of a kitchen utensyl or something similar with the rag wrapped on it to reach where the dash meets the glass. Use a scalpel and/or a solvent to remove old sticker residue. Careful to protect the dash when using solvent as it may drip. NEVER USE NEWSPAPER. Thats how i do it, not whats on the video. Hope it helps.
Just bought a synthetic leather and tried it, works perfect. I even done the inside of the windscreen which I usually avoid. Great tip as usual.
Thank you 🙏
@@epicautomotivedetailingwhere do you buy your synthetic leather at ?
Great advice using the synthetic chamois. However the finish wipe with a fluffy woven microfiber towel with a fluffy surface can be an issue. Try using a smooth no fluff microfiber towel instead. You will be amazed at the results!
That may be from washing the towels with scented detergent. Get something with no softeners or scent. That’s helped me. But I do agree that the fluffy towel can create issues.
Also have tried and like water with isopropyl alcohol. Works pretty well to remove the grime.
I got given a blue shami cloth with my tv. I looked through the manual and it said to do it like that. I’ve been doing it to my cars for 5 years. It works. Awesome. I like your work 👍
A favourite cleaner for professional automotive glass replacement companies is " Nilglass" , combined with 10" 2 ply wiper rolls. Use of the wiper roll avoids cross contamination. If you struggle wiping the inside of the windscreen, open the door, stand outside the car and reach in to clean most of the interior. Cleaning in direct sunlight with glass cleaner, spray the cloth or roll, not the glass and apply immediately to the glass to get best result.
Agreed , I’ve used that and got really good results. I will try this method though.
this works beautifully as an exit strategy in your shower as well! I always keep an extra clean towel to clean my shower when I am done showering each time... discipline, clean towels and clean water do wonders for about *_any_* smooth surface!
For years, I’ve been using glass cleaner and getting frustrated at all the smears I kept seeing. Then I watch this video, follow the instructions, and my car cleaning world is changed overnight.
Who was to know that plain simple water was the answer to clean glass all along. Thanks so much 👍
thanks Chris
"Invisible glass".
it's a cleaning product)
have used your system for a number of years with great success
I use my car a lot for my job and I like to clean the windows often. This hack works great! I'm very impressed how it get's my dog's nose art off of the windows (she's always with me in the car). I'll never use glass cleaner again. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you 🙏
I have been around for a lot of years, 76 in fact, and over that time I have cleaned one hell of a lot of car windows. Your method has a lot of merit but, I would add one more thing to it. I always use a dash of methylated spirits in the warm water. I find, that it helps to cut through any road grime that builds up on the glass. I hope this helps someone out there...
Thanks Les 😀
I have a 2023 Toyota Supre. The glass is difficult to get clean. So, I didn't use the synthetic leather but just a soaked towel. Then, I followed up with a dry towel. My windows have never looked better! I have been using microfiber cloths and they leave lint. However, they state there is no lint but there is. Now, the glass sparkles! Great video and no longer using window cleaner products. I did this technique in direct sunlight. No problem. Concering the windshile, I merely sit in the passenger seat for that side and then the driver's seat for that side.
\"I have been using microfiber clothes and they leave lint."/ - have you washed/dried the microfibre with other material ? If you ever wash microfibre with normal towels or clothes it will pick up the lint from those other materials.
Thank you, I use the microfiber cloths from Costco. I wash them separately but they do leave lint on my car windows. I found that the towels mentioned in this video works perfectly.
Yep well wrung out till almost dry chamois leather and a soft lint free cloth was how I used to do clean streak free house windows almost 40 years ago so. Used to also use nothing but a bit of washing up liquid in cold water to clean. Could always tell the houses where customer had previously used window cleaner products like windowlene as were always harder to get clean and streak free and also would get dirtier far quicker until finally got it all off.
Brilliant! When you showed this to me the other week I was gob smacked, especially as it actually cut through the grime, I wasn't expecting this.
Thanks mate. It's not everyone's preferred choice but it saves money over the year
I'm still using the old-time method, cloth soaked in water and vinegar, wipe with discarded newspaper, repeat if necessary, polish with a clean towel or microfiber cloth. Works well to remove all that film on the inside.
I'm not a fan of the vinegar because of the smell but it definitely works
A little bit of ammonia helps too
Hot water, a splash of vinegar and dry to a streak-free finish every time with newspaper. Beats everything else and costs next to nothing.
I’ve done this for many years, believe it or not. People ask me all the time how I get my windows so crystal clear. I tell them. Their response is usually one of “that takes too much time”. I’d rather have safe viewing of traffic than deal with smudges and steaks that I discovered years ago were commonplace when using window cleaner - and newspaper. Spot on!
Nice one bud!
I always struggled to get it right easily, especially when the sun is out.
Good stuff👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers Adam
Same principle on my eye glasses. Soap and water followed by microfiber towel give me perfect glasses every time. All the expensive eye glass cleaners leave residue and streaks
Thanks for the tip. Cleaning the glass esp interior was always a chore. Bought the synthetic leather from your link and cleaned the glass tonight. Very happy with the results. Probably easiest way I’ve cleaned my glass.
I did exactly the same this evening with the same results....brilliant.
Hi I have been motoring for over 50 years and I bought as you suggested the cloth and chamois and my windscreen and glass has never been cleaner, Thank you. Regards Crawford Ps i have used it three times all with a brilliant result.
amazing stuff that's awesome
This is the right way, absolutely! Keep in mind that your windows should already be somewhat clean. In cases where they are not, you can use an "mild" automotive wax degreaser. Caution, only use a mild wax degreaser that is designed to clean automotive paint. Do not use it on the interior windows if they are tinted. Your windows will literally disappear, that's how transparent they will look. Clean with a glass cleaner afterwards. I suggest Invisible glass btw. Make sure to put a topping/rain repellant because the glass will be too clean and you'll get water spots.
Thanks for doing it in direct sunlight. Almost everyone says don’t do it in direct sunlight but not everyone has that option… not everyone has a garage or car port. I’ll have to try your method.
Promise you it works so well 🙏
I tried this system of cleaning and it work perfectly. Thank You
Brilliant nice one 👌
Looks great. If you don't have time to clean your car thoroughly, just cleaning the glass well is the next best thing. Ever since I was an apprentice, I've always used paper towels to finish.
Hi Dave, been using your technique for couple of years now works everytime
Thanks Nigel 🙏
Thank you Dave 👍. I need to clean my car's glass today and I'd forgotten about your top synthetic chamois tip.
Thanks Karl. It's mega never fails me
The secret to cleaning glass is to get the surface sufficiently hydrated to get the gunk off and to not be determined to do it in one pass. Wet, scrub, and clean with the first pass. Switch to a clean/dry microfiber and barely use any cleaner at all with the second. It works fine every time. It doesn't seem to matter much what the cleaner is so long as it contains water. Stoner, Windex, soap, or whatever.
Few years ago, been using a chamois and I suppose this is called a synthetic leather now. There was nothing better, no chemicals, just warm water and the result was stunny.
That’s a good tip for cleaning the glass, but what product would you recommend for outside of the glass to get the most water beading, so any excess water just runs off?
Rain-X
@@Stuntman_M1ke Havent used it before but some say the water beading makes it harder to see in heavy rain as it doesnt run away very quickly
Silicone. Thoroughly clean windows with alcohol, let dry, and apply and burnish until clear.
You have popped up on my you tube ,so i have had a look at a few of your videos,and i have enjoyed them, and found them educational..There is a multitude of cleaning products for a car on the market with varying costs ,so it is not cheap to keep your car clean ,and me included i must have spent a fortune on duplicate cleaning product,and probably not used some of them correctly ...So thank you on educating me ,,,The thing i like about the glass cleaning ,is i don't need all the fancy glass cleaning kit that leaves smears .Just good old water ,like my parents used when i was small ...Old newspaper was used for a smear free finish lol
Thanks my friend 🙏
I remember watching a previous video of you recommending this procedure and it turned out perfect! Since that time I have not cleaned the windows in any other way.
Thank you that video was very old and not my best as it was one of the first so it needed a freshen up. Thanks so much 🙏
@@epicautomotivedetailing Thank you for providing us with such valuable information in your videos!
Hello Dave from Australia 🙃
Yes I learned this from Dave quite some time ago and it works just like he shows you here in this video!
Thanks so much. Glad it's helped
How funny. I've never used chemicals on my car windows in 30 years. I actually use the method in this video. Chamios are much safer on window tint as well. This method has never let me down. Enjoying your videos.
Thank you.
Thanks Mr Dave 🙏
Where do you get the leather towels he was using?
Followed your step by step guide and my glass on my car has never looked so clean, thanks dave
Amazing news mate 👏
I bought a Grand Highlander recently and quickly realized I had a lot of window area to keep clean, so I searched YT and found your vid, thanks I appreciate it. I do not like dirty windows it's an OCD thing I think haha
Really interesting video Dave.
I've been using Stoner InvisibleGlass for years,. One other secret I found is to use a Waffle Weave MF Towel. Clean and streak-free every time.
I use this on the inside of the windows (include home windows), and the Rain-repellant version on the outside (give me nice water beading).
Going to try your method though as this seems more cost effect, and it it works a well, then why not save some money :)
Nice one Kevin. I've always been confident in this method in all weather
I use that window cleaner
As an ex window cleaner I use synthetic leather and buff up with a scrim, it comes up perfect, its similar to mop and scrim work in window cleaning
Nice one glad it works for you
I’ve been happy using 70% IPA with a microfiber cloth the last several years; I’ve found it great for getting the filmy residue off the inside of the glass. It takes off a large amount of the microscopic particles on the glass that moisture & humidity stick to, so the windows don’t fog up nearly as much.
However I do like that “synthetic leather” method; imma go find mine somewhere 😅
IPA? As in beer?
@@johnDukemaster 😄 no
Isopropyl Alcohol
“IPA” is an industry term, or a “cool” shorthand. (Like “KFC” is to Kentucky Fried Chicken 😄)
They have been reducing the content of ipa in glass recently. That doesn’t help
@@peacefrog0521 Also, do not use KFC to clean your windows. Trust me, it does a really bad job.
@@mattrondeau7466 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thankyou for the video my favourite is cleanin the window then dryin it with new paper and keep wiping the glass until it's dry
Best ever car cleaning tip. Used it since you first done a video on it. Struggled for years with various methods and chemicals, always left smears. Yet your method is superb. I use it on our conservatory as well.
Nice one glad it worked for you 😁👌
Simple! Worked for me! Cleaning solutions of various kinds left streaks. This method does not and it is so much less effort to wipe with a chamois and follow up with a drying towel. Thanks for the tip!
This absolutely works I did from your original video, it's also quicker and not as hard work as using glass cleaner, thanks again for the tip!
Cheers Roy glad it works for you
Is doesn't scratch the windshield glass?
@@pematamang9268 not at all mate, it's a game changer
Steamer works very well if the glass is greasy. I use the attatchment covered with the microfibre cover that goes on the attatchment. Sonax is one of the best glass cleaners out there. IPA or panel prep also works very well on glass to clean it and degrease it.
But I have to try this method Dave!
yeah definitely like using the steamer
@@epicautomotivedetailing It is a good way of doing it too
This has always been my preferred way. I’ve used just water for my windows since early 2000’s. Great tip for people who don’t know about it.
Just water won't cut the off gassing residue though.
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I've been using your method for a couple of years now although I do use a window vac just to remove the bulk of the water where possible, then I break out the drying towel to remove the rest of the water, It works for me nuff said.
That's all that matters 👌
Every English man should talk this clear, it's easy to understand every word, thanks!
Thank you 😅
do you happen to have a video on how to clean microfiber glass towel? I would love to clean mine without damaging it.
Hello yes it's on this channel 🙏
A tip from another generation that still works today = finish buffing with balled up newspaper. Removes any streaks left if you have any.
Also a good way to scratch any coating on the glass
They've done away with newspapers
@@Siamese66 but not the flyers that come in my mailbox everyday from the grocery store and local hardware store etc.
Great tip,thank you very much.The two cloths you recommended using I already had in the garage just never thort about using them both in this way.Thanks again
thank you
Hey! I have been using a wet/dry rag method for years. Simply the BEST for streak free glass💯. I appreciate the tip on using a Shammy or synthetic towel..Great Tip. I'm definitely going to try this🤘
Genuinely works! Tried it and an sooo impressed. Wow.. thank you 😊
Awesome stuff glad to hear it 😁
This is so true
I use to work at a car wash and we use to do the exact same thing and trust me it works .... Like he said first you would want to wash your car and then try this method afterwards to get streak free results 😎
its the simple things that work best
I used meguiars interior detail and microfiber and it took out all the swirling marks. However, before meguiars, I did your method as well and it also works.
This is what I struggle the most with cleaning the glass 👍
Give it a go it definitely works
First time viewer, definitely going to follow you. The content is great, so is your personality.
JT from Oz.
Thank you 🙏
It doesn't matter if you're anti-glass cleaner or not, what matters is the method you use is proven to work.
100% thank you
Good tip. I've ran out of glass cleaner recently and used some homemade IPA, I think it works better than any other glass cleaner I've tried.
yeah i can actually believe that 100%
@@epicautomotivedetailing Thank you for the reply! I use a mixture or 15% pure isopropyl alcohol in a 500ml sprayer of distilled water, with 30ml of citrus APC. Absolutely amazing stuff.
Newspaper and glass cleaner always works for me.
So hard to get new papers now days 😊
@@user-wo7rp6bc6t it’s hard to walk to the shop?
Putting news paper print ink all over your glass sure way to clean it 👍🏻
@@maverick4177 strange it always works for me and I used to valet cars for a living when I was younger?
@@user-wo7rp6bc6t its bloody ridiculous how expensive it is now! I remember the good days when the Sun was 50p. I looked for the first time in years that the Sun is now like £1.50! Wtf. They can piss right off.
Well you made that look easy! I ALWAYS get streaks! Now I will give your method a try on glass thanks for posting 👍
Honestly it works so well
Great Tips Bud 😀😀Will give my van windows a go 👍👍Really struggle with smears 😡😡
Do it in the shade for best results
I use a steam cleaner; Karcher cylinder with the hard floor tool; clean microfibre pad, then just buffing it off with a microfibre. Classless finish and it’s so easy to do because of the handle setup on the steamer.
I’ve got one of these synthetic cloths and never used it , I never get glass smear free so will give it a go with your method.
They are brilliant 🙌
ive now tried a synthetic leather FUBAR! Leaves streaks! The way to clean front and rear sloping windows......wrap the shammy around your hand and use THE BACK of your hand! You then dont have to dislocate your shoulder or break an arm to clean them! TRY IT! A mate of mine who charges £1,000 to clean a car showed me this! Mind you his clients only own supercars! His wax costs over 2 grand a bucket!
Great tip, I'm sure the detailing manufacturers love you 😊
Some do but others hate me 😂
Great work on the windows...
I did this with synthetic leather earlier, but now I use high absorbent microfiber waffle towels instead.
Same procedure and same result, but easier to work with.
Amazing stuff will try it out myself
I have done this for years but there are times that the "off-gassing" buildup needs something strong to remove it. Water with a little white vinegar will cut through it pretty quickly. Basically what the ammonia products do. But don't use it on tinted glass.
I’ve been using this method since that other video you put up and honestly say it’s amazing
Nice one glad it's working for you 🙌
of all the glass cleaners I've used over the years i found simonize mixra and kitchen towel is amazing and works a treat without streaking even in direct sunlight
nice one always go with whatever works for you
Great video. Any idea on what to use for getting sap off the car’s paint? I hear/see a lot about alcohol with various percentages. I’m afraid of losing the clear coat and/or paint. Thanks
This really works, never had spotless inside windshield before, thank you!!!
Amazing stuff glad to hear it 😁
Keep up the great work! , excellent channel, immediately subscribed.@@epicautomotivedetailing
You don't need the synth leather. Just clean the glass how ever you want. The important part is the microfiber towel. It will remove any excess grease or anything that would cause streaks. The ultimate test is in your bathroom. Clean your mirror however you want, then scrub it with the microfiber when the mirror is dry. After your shower you'll normally always see streaks, even if you've just cleaned it, but after scrubbing with the microfiber, there will be an even distribution of steam on the glass.
Dave, this is a Q off-topic: I've made a terrible mistake. I've used a engine-bay cleaner (degreaser) on window frames in the slight hope of removing algae . Now, when I pull down my windows and pull them up again, there's a fatty like substance covering a corner of my glass. Would you tackle that with a non-diluted APC or what are your experience?
Thanks for your inspiring videos. You are an amazing guy!
No fricking way! This is pure gold, thank you!
I tried this yesterday and it saved me. Cheers 😂
Amazing stuff
Thanks for the tip ive just ordered one. Im always up for trying new things. I normally use glass cleaner but this is worth a try. Would it be ok to use on the plastic tint they use for car windows
Yes works on plastic tint too 👌
Tried this today and my mind was blown, no cleaner just water, finish was fantastic
Great video, I never would’ve thought to use plain water to clean glass.
100% I honestly recommend it