Cleaning the inside of the rear window.

[nickpike]

Hi, I don't want to damage the heating elements on the glass, so what's a good way to clean the inside of the rear windscreen?
I thought a paper towel laced with hand wash soap, remove the soap with a wet cloth and then dry gently with a wet chamois leather.

 

[ksoze]

Excellent video on how to do it properly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axI5Luw0Eos

 

[Mark_888]

It is really hard to reach the rear window, so one word:

Swiffer​

You can use the dry Swiffer refill pad, and spray the glass cleaner on the pad. If the window has after-market tint film (or even heating elements), use only a glass cleaner made for autos that does not contain ammonia.

I would not use a leather chamois.

 

[xsolara]

It is really hard to reach the rear window, so one word:

Swiffer​

You can use the dry Swiffer refill pad, and spray the glass cleaner on the pad. If the window has after-market tint film (or even heating elements), use only a glass cleaner made for autos that does not contain ammonia.

I would not use a leather chamois.

Or try this
http://www.amazon.com/Trademark-80-...1455225526&sr=8-5&keywords=car+window+cleaner

 

[Mark_888]

Or try this
http://www.amazon.com/Trademark-80-...1455225526&sr=8-5&keywords=car+window+cleaner

Swifer has a longer adjustable handle, so I can clean the rear or front glass by standing outside the car. Swiffer uses refill cloths that are available at any discount store. Obviously, works great in the home also, especially on floors.

 

[nickpike]

Excellent video on how to do it properly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axI5Luw0Eos

Is it OK to use a microfibre cloth over the heating elements?

 

[nickpike]

It is really hard to reach the rear window, so one word:

Swiffer​

You can use the dry Swiffer refill pad, and spray the glass cleaner on the pad. If the window has after-market tint film (or even heating elements), use only a glass cleaner made for autos that does not contain ammonia.

I would not use a leather chamois.

Can you please recommend a cleaner?
And is it OK to use microfibre cloths over the heating elements as suggested many times in the video?

 

[PMCErnie]

I prefer vinegar-base cleaners. The leftover is great with fish and chips.

 

[Mark_888]

Can you please recommend a cleaner?
And is it OK to use microfibre cloths over the heating elements as suggested many times in the video?

My rear window (and side windows) have an after market tint film (Formula One Pinnacle), so I use Windex Glass cleaners for Autos. Unlike regular Windex Glass Cleaner, the formula made for Autos doesn't have ammonia which can damage tint films or heating elements. You should be able to find such a product at a store that sells a lot of auto cleaning products.

Microfiber cloths should be fine on the rear heating elements, so long as you don't use too much pressure.

One reason why I like Swiffer is that the refill clothes are cheap, and I never hesitate to use a multiple clothes each time to make sure I am not spreading dirt around. Obviously, the other reason I like Swiffer is that with the pole, it is easy to reach the rear glass.

 

[nickpike]

My rear window (and side windows) have an after market tint film (Formula One Pinnacle), so I use Windex Glass cleaners for Autos. Unlike regular Windex Glass Cleaner, the formula made for Autos doesn't have ammonia which can damage tint films or heating elements. You should be able to find such a product at a store that sells a lot of auto cleaning products.

Many thanks. I cannot find Windex without ammonia here.
Would the following be OK? Claims to be ammonia free on their website.

Armorall Glass Cleaner
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Armorall-...443108?hash=item5425fac064:g:qmIAAOSw5ZBWKVm4

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[Fight4Hemp]

Correct me If I'm wrong but any glass cleaner designed for auto should be ammonia free. At least I haven't seen one that wasn't.

 

[Mark_888]

any glass cleaner designed for auto should be ammonia free.

I believe that is correct.

 

[UmALum1990]

Invisiglass is excellent! I use the aerosol version.

The video link that Ksoze supplied is excellent too, I aim on trying it. A lot of effort, but worth the try.

 

[losboricua]

I have been using Stoner Invisible Glass cleaner for at-least a decade and love that stuff and it is tint safe. I use a retailer window rag.

 

[UmALum1990]

Yeah, that's the one I use, Stoners Invisible Glass, not Invisiglass, lol.

 

[nickpike]

I have been using Stoner Invisible Glass cleaner for at-least a decade and love that stuff and it is tint safe. I use a retailer window rag.

Is this the stuff?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-G...14692&sr=8-1&keywords=Stoners+Invisible+Glass

Bit pricey. better be good
Has it been OK on the rear screen heating elements?

 

[losboricua]

Yea that is the stuff, like UmALum1990 said I use the aerosol can one. Since you are in the UK it might be different. I normally get it at WalMart at a decent price. Yea I never had any issues with any car/home I used it with.

If you don't have tinted windows, use newspaper instead of a micro fiber towel.

 

[nickpike]

Yea that is the stuff, like UmALum1990 said I use the aerosol can one. Since you are in the UK it might be different. I normally get it at WalMart at a decent price. Yea I never had any issues with any car/home I used it with.

If you don't have tinted windows, use newspaper instead of a micro fiber towel.

Thanks. Yes, it's the American product. Can I just check that you have had no issues with the heating elements on the rear screen? I've also asked the manufacturers about this and await their reply. I'm thinking it is alcohol based, hence the evaporation with no streaks and I'm wondering if this will attack the printed screen elements. BTW, I don't have tinted windows.

 

[Mark_888]

BTW, I don't have tinted windows.

We know that. There is no sun in the UK.

 

[nickpike]

Yea that is the stuff, like UmALum1990 said I use the aerosol can one. Since you are in the UK it might be different. I normally get it at WalMart at a decent price. Yea I never had any issues with any car/home I used it with.

If you don't have tinted windows, use newspaper instead of a micro fiber towel.

BTW, I noticed you have fitted the winged badge on your trunk. I have all the necessary bits to do this. Did that go well? Did you use a hair dryer to soften the adhesive on the original Hyundai badge? How hot did you get it? I'm just concerned about damaging the paint.