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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Cleaning Inside of Rear Window?

Is there any special care to clean the inside of the rear window? I don't want to damage the defroster or antenna wires. Wipe parallel to or across the wires? Special cleaners? Other advice? Thanks.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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I use a low nap M/F cloth .. 16 x 16 and Stoners Invisable Glass . Wipe with the lines not across them if at all possible.

Lightly mist the window and with the cloth folded wipe the cleaner into the window then flip the cloth to the dry side and polish the glass.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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My lines are covered with tint so no worries there, but seriously after almost 6 years of owning my CL I haven't found an easy way to even reach the rear window I have tried everything, I think next might be to sit my 3 year old niece on the rear deck
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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its a hassle for sure, i have washed my car atleast once a week for the year i have owned it, and i have only cleaned the inside of my rear window twice....its tinted so it doesnt really look dirty even if it is so i just neglect it....i hate doing windows period...
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Windows do suck, I agree!!
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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This is what I use to clean the inside of the windows that are difficult to reach. It usually takes care of them all the time without streaks with the right technique.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jesstzn
I use a low nap M/F cloth .. 16 x 16 and Stoners Invisable Glass . Wipe with the lines not across them if at all possible.

Lightly mist the window and with the cloth folded wipe the cleaner into the window then flip the cloth to the dry side and polish the glass.
Invisable Glass is the only way to go, with a MF towel, and like jess said, follow the lines side to side. Best way to do the window is to kneel on the rear seat, so you have good leverage to work across it
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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This is what I use to clean the inside of the windows that are difficult to reach. It usually takes care of them all the time without streaks with the right technique.
I've never seen that b4, but I'm buying one!
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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I've never seen that b4, but I'm buying one!
They should be available at AutoZone or Kragen's.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
Invisable Glass is the only way to go, with a MF towel, and like jess said, follow the lines side to side. Best way to do the window is to kneel on the rear seat, so you have good leverage to work across it

I agree that kneeling on the rear seat will give you more leverage. However, you can leave nasty knee prints in leather if you do not place a thick blanket on the seats first.
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