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Old 11-19-2002, 11:37 AM
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inside windshield cleaning - summing it up

Hey all, I've done some searches and read about the vinyl outgassing and how that leads to hazing up the inside of the front windshield. That plus my four side windows (near the edges) are pains for me as I have a hard time trying to clean w/ just Windex.

So, I was wondering, will applying the 303 aerospace protectant (instead of using, say Lexol vinylx) to the dash stop the gassing? I've been using armor all just b/c it's been laying around the house - is armor all INeffective to outgassing?

Since I was going to buy the 303 to substitute for the lexol leather conditioner anyways (trying to kill 2 birds w/ one stone), I was wondering all of your guys' opinions.

Also, what has been your guys' experience w/ the zaino glass cleaner (clear view glass cleaner)? How does this stack up w/ the Stoners' Invinsible wash, ClearVu, or Windex, even???

Any thoughts/comments would be appreciated!
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Funny, I knew a Mickey Ficke that lived in Cincinnati, OH

Anyway, yes, 303 will help to prevent outgassing.

As far as window cleaner, if you don't have tinted windows, Windex works just fine. I have tints so I just use a damp microfiber towel. It works great for me.
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i use windex and it always leaves streaks. u can only see them from certain angles. what are other products to clean the windows? also, what is outgassing?
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Thanks NSXNEXT! Coming from the resident guru on detailing lends a lot of credence. haha.

Do you know how I can get rid of spidering? I got a little spidering on my trunk. Should i try and z-5 the hell out of it?

Have you ever used GS-27 (that scratch remover stuff)?
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I use Stoner Invisible Glass on the windows inside & out.
It is safe for OEM & AFTER-MARKET window tints. Most other glass cleaners are formulated with water & foamy soaps. That is fine to remove dirt but they leave streaky residue. Invisible Glass won't streak or haze it evaporates 100%& contains NO soaps or foams. Use lint free towels to clean the inside windows I use Bounty Paper towel on the tint only. We can use regular old newspaper on the outside glass. I strongly recommend the Stoner Invisble Glass. Auto Zone , PEP BOYS carry this product. www.invisibleglass.com
To answer str8acura question on what is outgassing/ another term is vinyl fog it is the residue on the inside windows caused by solvent evaporation in vinyl,plastics & leather from the interior of your car.
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INVISIBLE GLASS is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! Windex doesn't leave streaks..it leaves a film behind.
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Originally posted by mickeyfickey
Thanks NSXNEXT! Coming from the resident guru on detailing lends a lot of credence. haha.

Do you know how I can get rid of spidering? I got a little spidering on my trunk. Should i try and z-5 the hell out of it?

Have you ever used GS-27 (that scratch remover stuff)?
Spidering can only be handled with a filler, like 3M Swirl Mark Remover. Unfortunately, it does not allow Zaino to bond. I say try Z5, it has some fillers. It may take a while to get them to fill completely.

GS-27 is a waste of money. It does nothing. Better off getting 3M SMR instead.
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