How to clean glass

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*If you have a light colored interior, be sure not to set a dirty  paper towel on a seat or piece that the dirt can bleed in.
 
*If you have a light colored interior, be sure not to set a dirty  paper towel on a seat or piece that the dirt can bleed in.
  
==Rain-X==
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==Water repellents==
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Water repellents are wiped onto glass, and react or bond chemically with the glass, causing it to more easily repel water.
  
 
===Rain-X===
 
===Rain-X===
 
For more details, see: [
 
  
 
===Application===
 
===Application===
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*At certain higher speeds, you most likely will not need to use the wipers. The wind will just push the water up and over, and out of the way.
 
*At certain higher speeds, you most likely will not need to use the wipers. The wind will just push the water up and over, and out of the way.
 
*If a week later, you notice the Rain-X seems not to be working as well, just wash with a mild window cleaner (a double side squeegee works very well here). This will refresh the Rain-X.
 
*If a week later, you notice the Rain-X seems not to be working as well, just wash with a mild window cleaner (a double side squeegee works very well here). This will refresh the Rain-X.
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*For more details, see: [http://www.rainx.com/ Rainx.com].
  
 
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===PPG Aquapel===
=PPG Aquapel=
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For details, see: [http://www.aquapel.com Aquapel.com]
''Information obtained from an Aquapel pamphlet obtainable FREE where they are available''
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Reportedly forms a chemical bond with the glass, lasts up to 6 times longer than Rain-X, and is applied exactly the same way, the only main problem with Aquapel is the ability to aquire it, all PPG glass distribution centers have or can get it with a week, or through their website [http://www.aquapel.com Aquapel.com] or more info can be obtained from PPG:
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*PPG Industries, Inc.
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*One PPG Place
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*Pittsburgh, PA. 15272
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==Bug removal==
 
==Bug removal==
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*You might need a scraper or sharp single edge razor blade. Smooth out the razor blade on the polished corner of the door window, to remove any burrs that might scratch your windshield.
 
*You might need a scraper or sharp single edge razor blade. Smooth out the razor blade on the polished corner of the door window, to remove any burrs that might scratch your windshield.
 
*Vaseline can be used on any area other than the windshield, to keep the critters from sticking.
 
*Vaseline can be used on any area other than the windshield, to keep the critters from sticking.
*House-Hold rubbing alcohol work well to remove bugs from the windshield along with a razor blade.
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*Household rubbing alcohol work well to remove bugs from the windshield along with a razor blade.
  
 
[[Category:Body and exterior]]
 
[[Category:Body and exterior]]
 
[[Category:Interior]]
 
[[Category:Interior]]

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