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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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G37 Windows and Rims Question?

From what I've read the Stoner or the Windex are good glass cleaners to use.

1. I know that for drying the car waffle weave drying towels are the best, but how about for the windows? Would the Absorber Drying Towel do a good job?

2. What is the best towel and cleaning spray to use for the stock G37 rims?
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Mr. Clean AutoWash FTW!

Windex for glass.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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As for windows, I used to use Windex but was never truly happy with the results. i now use Stoner's Invisible Glass and even in direct sunlight there are no streaks left behind and the glass is clean.

As for rims, I am also interested as to what people use to maybe limit brake dust showing or clinging to the rim
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by raptorius
As for windows, I used to use Windex but was never truly happy with the results. i now use Stoner's Invisible Glass and even in direct sunlight there are no streaks left behind and the glass is clean.

As for rims, I am also interested as to what people use to maybe limit brake dust showing or clinging to the rim
If you want less brake dust, get ceramic pads next time around. It will take 2-3 times as long for your rims to get dirty! As long as you wash your rims every week or two, regular soap should do that job..
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Mr. Clean AutoWash is that for the cleaning of the whole car?
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ronin1099
Mr. Clean AutoWash is that for the cleaning of the whole car?
Only the outside though..

Better to use so you don't have to dry the car, no swirl marks, saves time.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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How about the towel, which would be the best for windows? Is absorber considered good?
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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I just use my microfiber towels on the windows as well.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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i use surf city glass cleaner and a microfiber towel for windows

and optimum no rinse or other car wash mixed in a squirt bottle for my wheels
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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Paper towels.. Windex.. Does the job.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 01:23 AM
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thanks everyone for the info
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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For glass towels, I find that the lowest nap possible works best for your final wipe down. This helps ensure that there is no lint left behind and streaks minimized. You want to use slow wiping technique while exerting some pressure. Our Glass Polishing Towel works great in combination with Stoner Invisible Glass. I apply Stoner's with a regular microfiber towel though, wipe a majority of the excess with a clean microfiber, then use the glass specific microfiber towel as the final wipe down to ensure no streaking occurs.

As for the wheel question goes, the best thing you can do, as DiamondGCoupe suggested, is to get low dusting brake pads. Beyond that, the best product you can use on your wheels is something like Poorboy's Wheel Sealant. This will provide a protective, slick barrier to your wheels and will minimize the brake dust from clinging to your wheels. A simple wipe down with automotive shampoo and water will release any contamination for 2 - 3 months. This is a must have product in my book and makes cleaning your wheels 10x easier.

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i use rain x window cleaner as its safe for all tint. also i use newspaper instead of towels,. little secret my dad taught me. leaves it perfect no streaks nothing. as far as the wheels i use eagle one a-z wheel cleaner...
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by UNV-IT46
i use rain x window cleaner as its safe for all tint. also i use newspaper instead of towels,. little secret my dad taught me. leaves it perfect no streaks nothing. as far as the wheels i use eagle one a-z wheel cleaner...
Newspaper? Doesn't the ink start to run as it gets wet? I think the streaks have to do mostly with the formula that is used to clean it rather than what is used to dry the windows. I use Windex and barely have to whipe the windows down and its comes out streak free.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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newspaper actually works
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