Notices
Cleaning & Detailing Washing, waxing, cleaning, caring.

window streaking

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-15-2010, 12:24 PM
  #1  
Tomek350Z
New Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (14)
 
Tomek350Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 542
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
Default window streaking

hey guys, I have a question to all the detailing oriented people.
every time I wash my car and clean the windows, i get streak no matter what product i use. I have used windex, Armor All window and glass, and even special mirror spray and yet i constantly have streaks, it looks terrible. i really dont get how im getting these streaks. anyone have advice?
Old 07-15-2010, 12:40 PM
  #2  
350ZTheStandard
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
350ZTheStandard's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NEW AMERICA
Posts: 9,022
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Are the streaks on the inside of the passenger & drivers windows????
Old 07-15-2010, 01:15 PM
  #3  
mpthree50
Registered User
 
mpthree50's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

What are you using as an applicator? I use Windex for Automobiles (ammonia free) and the Orange microfiber cloths from Target in the automotive dept. I used to get streaks with paper towels, not with the micro fiber cloths, make sure after you wipe the cleaner on you buff it out.
Old 07-15-2010, 01:49 PM
  #4  
davidv
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
davidv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 42,754
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

If you add one cleaner after another you end up with a concoction of products on the window. Its like mud.

Once I washed the windshield. Looked pretty good. Then I went over it with coat of Black Magic wax and white towel. I was amazed how much dirt came off on the white towel.
Old 07-15-2010, 02:00 PM
  #5  
Tomek350Z
New Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (14)
 
Tomek350Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 542
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

well when i wash the car i wash the windows also, then rinse them off. i always use microfiber towels not matter what i apply to the window, and its on all my windows
Old 07-15-2010, 06:03 PM
  #6  
jimbosr1
Registered User
 
jimbosr1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: warner robins ga
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Smile

you should only use new microfiber rags and only use them for your windows.dont wash them with the rags you use with other stuff.

Last edited by jimbosr1; 07-16-2010 at 01:43 PM.
Old 07-16-2010, 10:26 AM
  #7  
mpthree50
Registered User
 
mpthree50's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

so the streaks are on the outside of your windows?
Old 07-16-2010, 11:16 AM
  #8  
Detailed Image
Sponsor
Detailed Image
iTrader: (27)
 
Detailed Image's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 4,093
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Here are some of my tips. Make sure you work in the shade and glass is completely cool. Don't overly saturate the cleaning cloth. Use at least 2 - 3 towels. One to clean with and a second or third to buff off the residue. For more tips I highly recommend you check out our detailing guide - glass care section.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Siqcology
Maintenance & Repair
5
09-18-2019 01:45 PM
Boots patrol
Exterior
6
11-07-2015 12:26 PM
ThreeFiveZero Z
Competition Items - Archive
3
09-12-2015 04:33 PM
AP350z223
Maintenance & Repair
6
09-08-2015 04:38 PM



Quick Reply: window streaking



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:40 AM.