How do you clean the inside of the windsheld?

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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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Question How do you clean the inside of the windsheld?

I have a 2003 Acura TL and Im having trouble cleaning my inside windsheild real good, it is very hard to try to apply pressure cuz there is no room too. and i cannot reach all the spots on the windsheild.

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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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I was at the auto parts store (O'Reilly, I think) and found one of these tools in the area with MF towels and such, so I bought it. This one is branded Stoners.

http://www.invisibleglass.com/ReachClean.htm

Tried it out this week-end. MUCH better than trying to clean inside front and rear windsheilds by hand. You can get a pretty good amount of leverage and don't have to get all contorted to reach the lower corners. I had given up on even cleaning the inside rear windshield. This is a big help.

Tip: After cleaning, do a "dry" pass with a clean MF hung over the tool.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Your going to have to morph into a small child.....Not sure if this item would help, but they certainly come in handy for tight areas.....
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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buy that item from Patrick, I have it and it works as advertised, made cleaning the windshield as well as the rear window a piece of cake.

Another great buy from EXCEL DETAIL!!! thanks Patrick
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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I utilize napkins from the gas stations or from public restrooms. It's a napkin that doesn't have much lint. I dampen one napkin and have one that is dry. I try to make sure that I don't soak then wring the napkin because there is just too much water. (too much water = more wiping)

I wipe a small area with the damp napkin and go over the same area with the dry napkin.

As for the corners and near the dash, I position myself like I am leaning in the car to get something from the center console, place my palm on the window with the napkin and wipe using the tips of my finger. Usually I have one hand on the seat or center console for support.

The paper & water is free! Hope it helps
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Spray bottle w/ water, microfibre cloth, contortion.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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infomercials FTMFW!

http://www.buywindshieldwonder.com/?...F859A4263234F6
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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I feel like a sucker, but that looks like it would actually work.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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^ I know right.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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I'm putting one in my detail box

AND AS AN ADDED GIFT!

One for my mom... because she let me use her credit card... :P
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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That's pretty much a rip off of other systems, LoL. However, I'm pretty certain it will work. I actually have the Stoner's version.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Denzil
That's pretty much a rip off of other systems, LoL. However, I'm pretty certain it will work. I actually have the Stoner's version.
I have the Stoners version too but tried it only once without a lot of luck .. going to perfect it tho .. I'm sure it will work.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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I have the Stoners version too but tried it only once without a lot of luck .. going to perfect it tho .. I'm sure it will work.
Yeah it's definitely do-able Dale. However, I managed to poke a hole in one of my MF bonnets at the front tip. It seems after heavy use the pressure just gives in and pokes a hole through the bonnet.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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I also have the Stoner's version and I like the fact it's pointed to get into the corners. Gives great reach. You can get them at Walmart too.
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