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Windex is leaving really bad streaks on my windows

Old Aug 2, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Default Windex is leaving really bad streaks on my windows

Im so pissed. I washed the car this weekend and used windex to clean the windows and windshield. After I wiped it all off I noticed about a half hour later that there were really bad streaks left. Anyone know of a better window or glass cleaner that wont leave streaks? I had to wash it all off again with car soap after I noticed the streaks because they were so bad, it would have been distracting to drive.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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Windex and a rag can only do so much. You may have a buildup on your windows which takes more then just a single pass of windex. Windex works well and is too strong to use on tint. A rag can only pick up so much. Also windex itself is picked up by the rag. Windex is an ammonia based solvent. It just breaks down the dirt so the rag can do it's job.

Most other cleaners are weaker then windex
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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^ auto correct - Winded? what type of Windex did you use? Be careful if it does have ammonia in it or it can cause tint to fade.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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Yep stupid iPhone.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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It turns tint purple.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Final wipe with newsprint, not a rag
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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^Yeah. Newspaper works great. Also, if you're doing your windows in direct sunlight, you'll almost always end up with streaks. Look for a shady spot or do them early in the morning when the sun hasn't overheated everything yet.
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