How to clean glass
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==Basic window-cleaning procedure== | ==Basic window-cleaning procedure== | ||
| − | The outside of the glass is not very hard. Choose the glass cleaner of your liking, spray it on liberally, rub vigorously back and | + | The outside of the glass is not very hard. Choose the glass cleaner of your liking, spray it on liberally, rub vigorously back and forth, and in circles, concentrating on the edges, until clean. |
===Glass cleaning tools and products=== | ===Glass cleaning tools and products=== | ||
*Windex | *Windex | ||
| − | *Vinegar and water | + | *Vinegar and water |
| − | *Squeegee ( | + | *Squeegee (they come single and double-sided, and telescopic handles are available too). |
| − | *Newspaper ( | + | *Newspaper (works well for streak-free drying. The ink acts as a glass polish, but can rub off on your hands). |
| − | * | + | *Common household rubbing alcohol works well to remove bugs from the outside and cigerette smoke from the inside. Just remember to cover your dash pad so it don't get all over it. |
| − | You can also on occasion try to run through the fuel lanes at a truck stop (make sure there are NO trucks behind you | + | |
| + | You can also on occasion try to run through the fuel lanes at a truck stop; (make sure there are NO trucks behind you | ||
or you will want to REALLY hurry up you are in "their" territory) they have long squeegees in 5 gallon buckets full | or you will want to REALLY hurry up you are in "their" territory) they have long squeegees in 5 gallon buckets full | ||
of windshield washer fluid for the truckers to wash their glass in a real hurry, the backs of the squeegees all have | of windshield washer fluid for the truckers to wash their glass in a real hurry, the backs of the squeegees all have | ||
| − | a scrubby pad to remove bugs and road grime in a hurry. You are also in a really good spot in those fuel lanes for | + | a scrubby pad to remove bugs and road grime in a hurry. You are also in a really good spot in those fuel lanes for free air, |
so check your tires if you get a chance to run through there. | so check your tires if you get a chance to run through there. | ||
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==Rain-X== | ==Rain-X== | ||
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===Application=== | ===Application=== | ||
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#Don't try to get it all at once -- just make sure you cover the entire area. This is buffing it in, activating it. | #Don't try to get it all at once -- just make sure you cover the entire area. This is buffing it in, activating it. | ||
#After you have buffed the entire area well, washing with soap and water will remove the vast majority of the leftover film. | #After you have buffed the entire area well, washing with soap and water will remove the vast majority of the leftover film. | ||
| − | #You might have to buff again | + | #You might have to buff again afterwards. |
====Rain-X notes==== | ====Rain-X notes==== | ||
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