Frustrating: Cleaning the rear window
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Frustrating: Cleaning the rear window
The rear windscreen should be removable or tilt up at the very least!!
I am at my wit's end and have no more hair to pull out when trying to accomplish this task. Does anyone have a foolproof solution or tool they use to thoroughly clean the rear window without having to resort to a significant level of foul language that would bring even this ex-sailor to tears?
Please help!
I am at my wit's end and have no more hair to pull out when trying to accomplish this task. Does anyone have a foolproof solution or tool they use to thoroughly clean the rear window without having to resort to a significant level of foul language that would bring even this ex-sailor to tears?
Please help!
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Best I can do is with a microfiber cloth wrapped around a 2"x1/8" wood lath and 50/50 distilled water and alcohol and then polish with some newspaper on the same stick. Still not 100%.
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Lexus Test Driver
Amazon.com: Stoner 95161 Invisible Glass Reach and Clean Tool: Automotive
here ya go fellas. from a detailer of 10 years plus ( hobby )
here ya go fellas. from a detailer of 10 years plus ( hobby )
I use this on the rear window of my "V". When I use it I find that misting the applicator pad lightly with the cleaner, instead of spraying the cleaner directly on the window it gives me less streaking and better results..
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Amazon.com: Stoner 95161 Invisible Glass Reach and Clean Tool: Automotive
here ya go fellas. from a detailer of 10 years plus ( hobby )
here ya go fellas. from a detailer of 10 years plus ( hobby )
#6
You beat me to it; that's exactly what I use. But if you think cleaning is frustrating, try TINTING. My expert installer had the time of his life doing it. It's the worst car he's done in his entire 30-yr career. Ha ha. With those non-removable headrests and non-reclinable rear seats, it's a royal b*tch. But I shouldn't need to clean it anymore. Now that it's clean after tinting, shouldn't need cleaning anymore. Somehow this guy did a perfect job with the tinting, but had to do it TWICE, spraying lots of water in the process. Wasn't crazy about that, and couldn't put towels underneath due to so little space. Oh well. Looks awesome from the outside (20% on the rear 3 windows, 35% in the front 2).
Oh, and for the **** type, good luck removing the 'Mark Levinson' blue plastic covering on the rear subwoofer cover. Took me forever, but it's done.
Oh, and for the **** type, good luck removing the 'Mark Levinson' blue plastic covering on the rear subwoofer cover. Took me forever, but it's done.
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I got a chuckle out of this post, and it's so true. I had to resort to a letter opener just to get the plastic film protection off the Mark Levinson middle speaker on the back deck :-)
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Amazon.com: Stoner 95161 Invisible Glass Reach and Clean Tool: Automotive
here ya go fellas. from a detailer of 10 years plus ( hobby )
here ya go fellas. from a detailer of 10 years plus ( hobby )
#13
My dealer tinted my windows and they had to do the rear window 3 times before getting it right, so yes, it is quite the ***** but they got it done. Also had to redo the driver's window, but not sure why that one was a problem. All is well now and it looks great.
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