Windshield - How to clean?
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Member II
I haven't found I needed anything more than the standard washer on my wipers. However, I do use a concentrate in my washer fluid called Bar's Bugs that works really well.
Member II
Old newspaper works great for a lint-free wipe down, too.
Dave K
Rank IV
Off-Road Ranger I
Good wiper blades and washer fluid.
Leave the detailing until you get home.
Leave the detailing until you get home.
Powdered Spic N Span. Dump it on a wet shield and scrub the bugs off with a bundle of paper towels.
I use RainX window wash so that I don't have to treat the windshield anymore.
Spray Away glass cleaner is my favorite for cleaning inside, and chrome.
I use RainX window wash so that I don't have to treat the windshield anymore.
Spray Away glass cleaner is my favorite for cleaning inside, and chrome.
Member III
Enthusiast III
Thanks for all the helpful responses so far. I should have made my question clearer. I'm less interested in how and what products are used at home. It's more about if you're out boondocking with a heavy coat of dust, mud, bugs, whatever. I carry a 3M pad and use it with lots of water but wondered if anyone had come up with a more efficient method.
Traveler II
I usually carry a pack of window cleaning wipes and a microfiber towel with me. A dirty windshield drives me crazy!
I have good luck with the Sprayway foaming cleaner at home, so I use the Sprayway wipes on the trail. Microfiber towel from Harbor Freight or the parts store is used to clean up any distracting lint or streaks. The small pack of wipes fit in a door pocket, seat pocket or glove box unlike the giant can of aerosol spray.
Amazon Link: Sprayway SW199R Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner Wipes
I have good luck with the Sprayway foaming cleaner at home, so I use the Sprayway wipes on the trail. Microfiber towel from Harbor Freight or the parts store is used to clean up any distracting lint or streaks. The small pack of wipes fit in a door pocket, seat pocket or glove box unlike the giant can of aerosol spray.
Amazon Link: Sprayway SW199R Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner Wipes
Member III
The cleaner your windows are at home the less mud and grime will stick to it making it easier to clean on the trail . I also just use the cheap wiper blades that way if dirt and grime mess them up your not out as much money
Explorer I
My method to clean the front windshield when off road is different. I don't carry anything extra with me because I am force to. I have a very limited amount of space since I use a Jeep TJ to explore in. With that said, here is what I do.
First I flip my windshield wipers forward, I then hit my swiper switch and let some of the washer fluid spray on the window. I hold this switch long enough just to put a light mist on the window. Than I grab a rag out of my door pocket and wipe the window down.
This works great for me because I do not need to carry anything extra, it takes very little fluid, and the whole window gets wet enough to get nice and clean. Plus washer fluid is cheap and the reservoir carries a lot of it.
I hope this helps!
First I flip my windshield wipers forward, I then hit my swiper switch and let some of the washer fluid spray on the window. I hold this switch long enough just to put a light mist on the window. Than I grab a rag out of my door pocket and wipe the window down.
This works great for me because I do not need to carry anything extra, it takes very little fluid, and the whole window gets wet enough to get nice and clean. Plus washer fluid is cheap and the reservoir carries a lot of it.
I hope this helps!
Enthusiast III
It's my go to, cleaning cars at the old man's shop growing up that is what he had me use all the time, messy for your fingers but great on the windowWhere are you finding that stuff?
Explorer I
Hey, its good to know that someone agrees with my method. That means Im not completely crazy lol.
Dave K
Rank IV
Off-Road Ranger I
Sometimes you have to look at WHO is agreeing before you make your full assessment!
Explorer I
HAHA! Two is always better than one right?Sometimes you have to look at WHO is agreeing before you make your full assessment!
