I have had a life time of no luck when it comes to finding a
good automotive glass cleaner.

I would pay $50.00 a bottle if I could just find something
that cleans and leaves no fog type streaks when the sun
hits the windsheild.

Does anyone have a product that can do a really
good job.

I have a 95 S320. The glass has a slight silver tint to
it (which I assume is from the factory)-

Do I need to be concerne with using certain glass cleaners
on this type of glass?

Your help and insight will be of great help.

Tully

As far as I know, with any kind of tint, you want to stay away from Ammonia based cleaners (household stuff like windex). I use ArmorAll auto glass cleaner, works real well.

I like 'Invisible Glass' by Stoner Products. I think you can get it at most places...but I always see it at Menards (if you have one).

I have had good results with "Invisible Glass", too. GM parts dep't also sells a glass cleaner (GM brand) that really does a good job, believe it or not! (Not sure if it voids the Mercedes warranty )

Are you sure it's the cleaner? Are you using clean cotton towels with not too much fabric softener? Also, I sometimes find it necessary to add a little water to my Windex to allow it to be wiped up before it evaporates, especially in summer. I use the good old Windex with good results.

-Tom

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Stoner makes good stuff as do many others but most important is the type of rag you use, try to find a god micro fiber towel, i get them from my detail supply guy for about 2.50 each sometimes less in bulk, they are the cure for your problem also they are great for removing wax on dark cars black ect to stop streaks...

Try plain old 50% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. If there's a film on the glass and it doesn't come off, then you can start looking for new glass! It's not as crazy as it sounds, alcohol is an ingredient in many glass care products.

Also try buffing the glass with a clean paper towel after you wipe off the glass cleaner. This seems to help cut down on streaks when I'm using the Windex (although I do have to say the armorall stuff worked much better when I still had some around).

anthony

Stoner Invisible Glass is definitely a great product which can be found in most automotive stores. If you really want the professional stuff I would suggest going to a auto glass repair shop, the stuff they have is THE BEST.

If you have window tint on your glass don't use these sprays they will damage the film. The best cleaner polish I have seen for window tint is the Meguiars clear plastic polish. It takes small scratches out and leaves a great looking shine.

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Current:
02 C32 AMG

Previous:
92 500E
84 190E 2.3 5 Spd

My age is showing. BON AMI cleaner.
wet window dust on wipe with soft cloth
add more water as required, wash off with hose
It worked for me for xx years

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65 230sl gone
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90BMW convert.167,000
60 Dodge D-100

My Dad told me that Coca-Cola work really well. Evidently, my grandfather used it to take clay dirt of the windshield back in the day. It's funny my family has been in the chemical business for 55years and I hear Coca-Cola can be used as a glass cleaner.

I found "Eagle One 20/20" Auto glass cleaner to work well. Amonia free fro tinted windows. Got it at Auto zone. The type of towels/rags does make a difference. A dry buff is always the last step as anything I have tried always re-distributses the gook.

Try using a piece of crumbled up newspaper (yes, newspaper) to wipe the glass after you spray on your cleaner. It will leave no streaks and is dirt cheap I've been doing it for over 10 years and it works great. When the newspaper starts falling apart just grab a new piece.

No Touch Glass Stripper (got it at Pep Boys) will give you a perfectly clean surface, and then almost any good glass cleaner will work. The No Touch doesn't need to be used very often.

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2001 S500 Capri Blue
2004 E320 4matic Wagon Tectite
1992 300TE 4matic Black Pearl
2000 BMW 540ia Anthracite

...most interior windshield fogging in my experience, is not a "result of " a glass cleaner

rather the fogging appears to be sourcing from the interior materials used in the car: leather & plastic & metal (as well outside gunk that has gotten inside)

there's good suggestions posted in this thread

I have tinted windows in the E500, and clean the inside with just a buff with a 100% cotton terry after passing a mild soap&H20 100% cotton terry towell 1st.

-fad

fad is right,

I have noticed the same thing. If you have a cloth interior you will notice that the windows don't haze over quite as quickly as a leather or vinyl interior.

Occassionaly you will aplly leather protectant or vinyl protectant to your seats and trim, this protectant evaporates into the air and hazes the windows.

Elbow grease and cloth is really the best way to maintain your windows and occassionally a good glass cleaner or just mild soap and water will do wonders.

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Current:
02 C32 AMG

Previous:
92 500E
84 190E 2.3 5 Spd