EASIEST Way to Clean INSIDE of CAR WINDSHIELD in 120 seconds or Less! (Step-by-Step Guide)

[@Dennis-uc2gm]

My hats off to you guy's that have spotless cars. I'm usually so busy my dash is dusty and I have dead bugs on the inside of the windshield besides outside. 👍

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Well when you do get around to it at least now you’ll know how.

[@a.k.7116]

Sooo busy! Same

[@maxon-m3c]

A former Air Force C-130 crew chief here. We used to clean the windshield using paper towels soaked in cold coffee left over from the previous flight. It worked!

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Unusual, but hey if it works, go for it it.

[@ntal5859]

I am 99% sure you are trolling, anyone ever seen a clean coffee cup?

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

@@ntal5859 Never know until you try it. Coffee grounds are excellent for scouring stainless steal, but if you let it sit and dry it stains it, so you just have to make sure you rinse after. I know the tannins in green tea help in removing grease. However same thing, you have to rinse with clean water after, if you let it sit and dry it stains.

[@maxon-m3c]

@@DIDYOUSEETHAT172 Just wipe it off good with dry towels, don't let it dry on the glass. This was at Little Rock AFB in Arkansas. In the summer the planes would land with bug smashes all over the windshield. I think coffee is acidic, dissolved them right off. Left the glass crystal clear.

[@maxon-m3c]

@@ntal5859 The story is true!

[@Ray-b9w7n]

Ive been doing it pretty much like you've demonstrated except I add some white vinegar and rubbing alcohol. I also added a few squirts of dishwasher rinse agent. Works great. I like to use microfiber cloths that have not been in the dryer with fabric softener sheets.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Interesting! How does the white vinegar, rubbing alcohol and rinse agent improve the process?

[@Ray-b9w7n]

@@GaryTheCarNut ... alcohol helps it dry faster and cuts through anything grease based like skin oils. etc...Vinegar...more of a carryover from doing windows at our beach house but it's acidic and cuts through hard water stains. Not too sure about the rinse agent but what the hell if it makes glasses sparkle 👍

[@davelindstrom6005]

Right. The softener sheets contain an oily substance in them that vaporizes in the dryer's heat to impregnate, and thereby soften, the fabrics being dried. This substance is also what allows the sheets to so drastically reduce - if not completely eliminate - static cling, but its residue, now impregnated into the fabric, will leave streaks and (at least somewhat) reduce absorbency, so it is recommended to not use them when drying towels and the like. It is also the reason they are recommended for dusting furniture because it attracts, and then holds on to, common household dust. Also, adding isopropyl alcohol lowers the freezing temperature, so you can use the solution in colder seasons or climates.

[@Gedelinagadumpy]

Good old fashioned chamois leather rinsed in hot water - works perfectly every time👍🏼 Quick and simple.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

I used that method years ago but always ended up with streaks. Do you not get streaks noticeable when driving into the sun?

[@Gedelinagadumpy]

@@GaryTheCarNut no streaks. The trick is to use real hot water and then screw out the chamois as dry as you can. Must be a proper leather chamois too 👍🏼

[@GaryTheCarNut]

@@Gedelinagadumpy I used a chamois 40 years ago to dry my cars exteriors. Not sure when was the last time I've seen one.

[@ScratchyBaws]

Synthetic perforated leather is miles better than a chamois. Try it.

[@johnlennox-pe2nq]

@@ScratchyBaws inked news paper and white vinegar

[@niacal4nia]

Back in the 70s we used vinegar+water, and good old Sunday news paper to wipe it off. Worked better than any Fancy product.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes, I remember it well. That worked especially well on the outside of the windshield because the ink from the newspaper would become lodged in the pits of the glass and make the glass appear clearer

[@donelmore2540]

What makes Dawn better than any other soap?

[@GaryTheCarNut]

@@donelmore2540 Great question! Dawn has a higher concentration of propylene glycol. In independent tests, Dawn has been shown to remove up to 99% of grease from dishes, compared to the next best, Palmolive’s 95%.

[@donelmore2540]

@@GaryTheCarNut Thanks, Dawn is recommended for everything from cleaning dishes to killing weeks and I never could figure out why!

[@Randy58-zn4ez]

What’s News paper?

[@BakerStudiosIndy]

I use the same tool with 91% IPA and a clean microfiber. Takes an honest 60 seconds or less. Easy to keep the materials in the vehicle to use any time, anywhere. No bucket or water required. We used the same technique when I managed a professional window washing company many years ago.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Thanks for the tip. What is IPA?

[@nosurfenougheddie]

@@GaryTheCarNut isopropyl alcohol

[@forrestclark6455]

@@GaryTheCarNut India Pale Ale - use peoperly and you won't care anymore.

[@a.k.7116]

60 seconds? 😮I'm definitely doing it wrong

[@reggosse3901]

That's the longest 120 seconds in history.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Actually it isn’t. The actual time to clean the inside of the windshield is 120 seconds. The rest is the intro and outro. Try it, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can get it done.

[@ntal5859]

​@@GaryTheCarNutYou lied about it.. took over 180 seconds.. we all want a refund as it is a bullshit method.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

It always takes longer when demonstrating a procedure. The day I made that video I cleaned the inside of 4 windshields. The one that took the longest was 120 seconds.

[@deborahsutcliffe]

😂😂😂

[@davelindstrom6005]

@@ntal5859 😁You can expect your refund check in Sunday's mail🤣However, the method is sound. Just the 2-minute part seems misleading, but the video is longer than the actual process due to the need to explain AND demonstrate, as opposed to just swabbing, squeegeeing, and being done.

[@ebonitalks]

Lowkey, I needed this. So easy, but I never thought of the Dawn or the large towel. Brilliant. Thanks, man !

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Glad to hear! Please share video with friends and family.

[@vanwrinkle-01]

I've never tried all those fancy expensive window cleaners or alcohol or Dawn. I use the cheapest glass cleaner I can find with a triangular thing like yours only smaller with an extendable handle. I put old newspaper or flyers on the dash then I spray the windshield well and then spray lots of the glass cleaner on the pad and clean the window. I have the exact same squeegee you use and I squeegee the window to clear the excess just as you did. I also apply the Rain X water repellent to the outside of the windshield. It's done an amazing job for me for many years. I also use a product which helps to stop the windows from fogging up on the inside. I do all this twice a year and my inside windows stay clean enough for the girls I go with. They're not fussy. Why should I be. LOL.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Sounds almost identical to what the video shows, I’m sure it works great.

[@a.k.7116]

If you live in northeast PA, I'll pay for you to shine my windshield. 🎉

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Ah shucks, nope I’m in Canada

[@jp7585]

The yellow stick with the pivoting triangular head is truly a great invention, especially on newer cars that have really sloped windshields. No way would I ever go back to using Dawn soap though, you HAVE to rinse it off or you'll have a residue that shows up as streaks no matter what. If your windshield is super filthy, then soap could be used initially. Otherwise, stick to Invisible Glass (made by 2 PhD chemists that found that the soap in almost all other cleaners caused all the streaks). Spray the cleaner on a clean textured washcloth (no need for a towel) and follow up with a clean, dry microfiber cloth. Do this about every 4-6 weeks, and it's the end of all the grimy streaky windshield complaints. Also, polish the outside of the windshield and then use RainX. Totally awesome windshield!!

[@GaryTheCarNut]

I have used invisible glass previously for years and I found it almost impossible to get rid of all the streaks on the inside of the windshield which is why I prefer this method with Dawn and the squeegee

[@bobrunge7594]

Invisible glass is one of the worst glass cleaners I’ve ever used.

[@jp7585]

@@bobrunge7594 You are alone. Millions of happy customers can't be wrong.

[@1985230ce]

@@bobrunge7594 It works for me.

[@kennykolourinc1250]

I use this method to wash the inside of my car with one exception i use the waffle cloths to wash the window then a dry one to dry it…it works perfectly the inside of the windows are perfectly clean.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Good to know. Thanks for contributing

[@davelindstrom6005]

OMG - a dry cloth to dry a surface? GO FIGURE! 😁 Sorry... My inner smartass just couldn't resist that one😇

[@roygiacobbi9174]

Great video! I’ve always struggled to get a clean windshield, but I tried your suggestions, and they worked perfectly. Thanks!

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Glad to hear! Please share video with friends and family

[@wingedhussar5528]

Normally I clean the outside windows with vinegar, just being careful to not get any on the rubber. This is the best way to ensure water spots are removed. I use the Dawn method to clean the inside windows every few months. Especially on a new car because after a while all the chemical in the plastics and leather start to release and this causes a greasy film to develop around your windshield and back window. The only way to get rid of it easily is with dawn, since it is basically just a degreaser.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

You must be washing your car with hard water to get those hard water spots?

[@wingedhussar5528]

@@GaryTheCarNut No my water is good but I just like to make sure the outside windows are as clean as possible. Vinegar does the job and and its dirt cheap

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes, but so is a few drops of Dawn in water

[@douglasvitello7898]

Nextzette Scheibenklar windscreen clean and a clean old bathroom towel do a super job too. The best cleaner I've ever found. A little pricey but does not require a lot to get things perfect. Amazon sells it.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes that stuff is massively expensive compared to what is shown in my video.

[@douglasvitello7898]

@@GaryTheCarNut Oh yes it sure is! About $15 US dollars. I've used Autoglym Fast Glass too. About the same cost. Both do a great job. Nonetheless they really get the gook off quickly and the glass remains streak free for quite a while. For whatever reason I've had problems with waffle microfiber towels (leave very fine small bubbles imprints on the glass). I'm usually a Meguires products guy but their glass cleaned could use 'help'. Does an ok job but not for touchscreens (overspray). Only drive a 2022 Malibu Premier but drool over that Porsche in your video!

[@sevenravens]

Make sure whatever rags and towels you use do not have any fabric softener on it. That will cause streaks.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Good point!

[@DadMichoMurphy]

Hi - What do you do in vehicles where the corners of the windshield are hard to reach with the small hand held squeegee?

[@GaryTheCarNut]

That is where you finish up those areas with the microfiber towel wrapped around your hand wiping with the back of your hand.

[@leakoe3797]

Yep A clean Microsoft towel perfect to finish..perfecto

[@cyn4rest]

Thank you.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

You’re welcome. Please share video with friends and family

[@KidYuma1880]

You show in video the small squeegee, I went to Walmart different areas nothing, where can anyone get one. Thanks

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Amazon here Super Flexible Silicone Squeegee USA (Amazon) - amzn.to/4eAMpJA Canada (Amazon) - amzn.to/4eFkY1n

[@darylhaack7752]

Thanks for posting. Nice tips. Cheers

[@GaryTheCarNut]

You’re welcome. Please share video with friends and family

[@MercedesMechanic]

I use a product called Brilliant Glaze on the inside once and then just use a microfiber towel every once in a while if I see anything on it.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Good to know, but does that keep removing the film from off gassing?

[@DhruvaMaharaja1952]

Great video, Gary....thanks for the tips. Before I even get to my windshield, however, I have a Toyota Camry with a sticky dashboard. Tried Goo Gone, OxiClean, soap and water, etc. but it's still sticky!!! Grrrr Uhhhh......any suggestions?

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Haven't dealt with this myself, but some folks have had success following the recommendations in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5m2nHiMiNOZjsUsi=R4OhvUqDD3yKjerZ

[@johnlennox-pe2nq]

try a small part thats out of reach with a hair dryer or lo setting heat gun; the plastic is breaking down?

[@captainspock6221]

maury what does the paternity test say?

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Undecided

[@erikhenricson9471]

This, plus a little rubbing alcohol. Also excellent for glasses and motorcycle hemet visors!

[@GaryTheCarNut]

How do you use the rubbing alcohol?

[@അലീമസികെ]

😊😊

[@അലീമസികെ]

Mp

[@davelindstrom6005]

@@GaryTheCarNut - Mix it into the Dawn solution.

[@TheFrog767]

Nice colour on the Porsche

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Thank you, it sure is.

[@christybee8959]

Aw, I don’t have a wife to ask about a towel. Maybe my husband will have to do this job.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes and then they can ask you for the towel?

[@saxmanryan1187]

I use a damp microfiber towel. Takes me about 10-15 seconds to wipe the inside completely clean.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

And that removes the film on the inside of your windshield from the off gassing? You need some cleaner to remove it without streaks.

[@tomfields3682]

Clean, maybe, but what about streaks?😮

[@mgreg8134]

I just use a can of Sprayway and some Scott's Blue shop towels.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

I'm surprised that those blue shop towels don't leave streaks.

[@mgreg8134]

@@GaryTheCarNut I haven't had a problem so far. I believe the non streaking is due more to the Sprayway glass cleaner than the towels.

[@ScratchyBaws]

Been cleaning cars for 40yrs and a Synthetic perforated leather is all you need to wipe the window then a dry micro fibre cloth to buff and finish. Windows are gleaming and streak free every time and costs nothing. Try it.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes, I did it that way too for years but I found there was always streaks afterwards so I needed to redo it numerous times. The video presents a way that is faster and needs to only be done once.

[@tomdonelson385]

I have a difficult windshield to clean as in I have tried many different professional products and non-professional products including Dawn soap. Have talked to 2 different windshield dealers. They have determined, that there is probably a defect in the windshield. Unfortunately, I’m the second owner and the car (2019 Ford Edge) is out of warranty. For $700 I can get a new windshield, but can’t quite swing that, yet.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

I suppose you tried varsol? If not a stone will find your windshield one day soon.

[@mikepenna3340]

Jzuz where’s the scalpel and forceps ?

[@GaryTheCarNut]

We save those for the really tough jobs!

[@mgkelly3389]

Thank you!

[@GaryTheCarNut]

You're welcome! please share video with friends and family

[@paulolson4600]

I prefer using Griots Glass Cleaner. I have one microfiber towel, get it wet with the glass cleaner, then use another dry towel to wipe off the cleaner. Works great and not that much work.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Sounds good but likely about the same amount of work and using the wand and squeegee make the process easier

[@jackchambers2126]

I have some off gases too

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Don’t we all?

[@gibsonclan1able]

What a sweet thing to do for your wife’s car.

[@beaston18]

Newspaper and windex FTW

[@GaryTheCarNut]

I’ve always found that I get streaks and it’s difficult to get to the edges of the windshield that way.

[@davelindstrom6005]

I'll go out on a limb and guess your FTW does not translate to F%&$ The World?

[@parkland4530]

Newspaper ! Yes newspaper, it does start to disintegrate when it gets too wet. But it leaves No streaks. Paper towels, microfibre all just seem to move the scum around. If you don’t use it give it a try

[@GaryTheCarNut]

I’ve heard that due to changes in the ink, newspapers is no longer as effective? Paper towels do not work well but the method described in the video works great!

[@parkland4530]

@ newspaper works best for me even with windex but to each his own, thanks for the comment,

[@terrytt5067]

In the Armed Forces we used lots of different methods for cleaning "stuff"!! The best for cleaning a toilet was what was referred to as "Jungle Juice", bloody awful powdered fruit juice. Just coat the inside bowl with the stuff and why presto, an hour later just flush it for a sparkling loo, no need to scrub, and with a fruity smell! Imagine what it did to a person's digestive system?

[@GaryTheCarNut]

I guess it must have been very acidic. Yes, I’m sure it was brutal to your digestive system.

[@JohnDillon-zh7js]

Paper towels and windex works for me.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Really, I’ve always found I see streaks when driving into the sun afterwards when using windex and paper towels and it’s really tough to get right to the edges and corners.

[@Aussiedave54]

You took the glass out for the video didn't you?😂

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Nope just cleaned it.

[@davelindstrom6005]

😁That glass is all but INVISIBLE! You can see right through it - like it's not even there at all!🤣

[@MacsForever1]

You make cleaning windows a lot more work than it has to be. I just use a paper towel and Windex done.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

If the streaky mess that remains is good enough for you, then go for it. Never did a good enough job for me until I used the method in the video.

[@MacsForever1]

@@GaryTheCarNut If that happens I just go over again. Actually using paper towels I found that they leave dust particles behind sometimes so I use a towel. Recently I've switched to sparkle instead of windex too with better results.

[@BradButler-ky9vu]

Windex 😂😂😂

[@wingedhussar5528]

This is the worst way to do it.

[@steveacevedo820]

Amen, I thought he was going to show an easier method but nothing's quicker and easier than Windex and paper towels

[@xianshep]

Just think what greasy films those off-gassing plastics are leaving on our lungs.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Makes you wonder, doesn’t it?

[@jaygee6823]

Great video. Thank you!

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Thanks for watching! Please share video with friends and family

[@sevenpaulperalta929]

The reaction is referred to as out-gassing.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Good to know.

[@KP11520]

OFF Gassing!

[@GaryTheCarNut]

@@KP11520 Got it.

[@acreguy3156]

It's "off-gassing". Perhaps your spell check let you down😀.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

@@acreguy3156 Yes, I've always heard it referred to as off-gassing.

[@davidderolph2845]

Why does the detergent need to be Dawn? Wouldn't other brands work as well?

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Dawn does have more of one ingredient that helps clean. But it might work with another brand of dish soap, just never tried anything else

[@Dbb277-2]

If it cleans a duck it’s gonna clean your windshield.

[@melissaking-banks4215]

Dawn also has enzymes that degrease and nontoxic

[@xlgoldfish]

Thanks for the tips. It remains to get a car :)

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes it does!

[@Lynne2106]

I wrap the cloth around a pancake turner

[@GaryTheCarNut]

I’m sure that helps, the wand does make it easier though

[@jongoin4404]

Thank you for the great video, sir. It was very informative and I can’t wait to give the dish soap method a go. However, after watching, I was left with a rather stupid question and was just wondering if there is a reason for the side to side strokes with the squeegee or can the squeegee strokes be from bottom to top??? It looks to me that the bottom to top strokes would be a bit easier on the individual doing the cleaning. Thanks in advance and have a great day!!!

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Great question! Gravity is helping control the direction of the drips when you go side to side. If you go up and down the excess soap solution will be pushed to both sides of the squeegee causing drips, while when back and forth all of the drips are down, and it will make the job more difficult. Give it a try and you'll see what I mean. Thanks for watching.

[@philskibinski1326]

Dawn soap is good for a lot of stuff but there are way better products. To clean the front window in under 120 seconds is no where right. But this was a good video on an alternative product that is common in my home. Thanks.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Thanks for watching

[@AlanGoldwaser]

My problem is that I have a Honda Odyssey and the windshield is so large and deep I can't reach a lot of it. The outside I can only do to the wiper line. Inside I do the best I can but I still think I couldn't get it all with this method.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

It works fine on my wife’s Lexus SUV. The wand will give the that extra reach and the squeegee will get most of the windshield but what it leaves behind you can get by wrapping a dry microfiber towel over the wand and use that for the bottom inside of the windshield to finish up.

[@angiadiamonte4632]

Nice car

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Thanks, I love it.

[@Nomaswearefull]

Dawn is the ticket. But I start at the l/r and squeeze to the center.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Why, do find that works better?

[@Nomaswearefull]

@@GaryTheCarNut habit, I wash windows for a living. What a view

[@GaryTheCarNut]

@@Nomaswearefullgot it, do you use Dawn straight or add something else to the water too?

[@Nomaswearefull]

@@GaryTheCarNut Yep, just Dawn. If you do big windows, get an Ettore squeegee with replaceable rubbers

[@davelindstrom6005]

@@Nomaswearefull Is Ettore better than Unger, or just more available in your area?

[@keegancan]

Ok, so it looks like the soap may have worked. I’ll find out whether I need a squeegee for better removal of the residues when my suns hits the glass tomorrow and I see whether the residues were removed.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Good to hear. The squeegee makes sure all of the “dirty” water gets removed from the windshield

[@SMart7751]

I use no dish detergent, instead household clear ammonia, maybe 10:1 with deionized water from a Zerowater filter. Squeegee the same way. Do it twice. Left with nothin’ but glass! 👍

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Thanks for sharing, sounds like a great alternative to the dawn dish soap.

[@matsudakodo]

That smell though

[@GaryTheCarNut]

@@matsudakodotrue, I didn’t think of the smell of the ammonia

[@mini2nut67]

Automobile interior plastics are manufactured using petrochemicals. That’s the haze you see develop from off gassing, especially when the vehicle is new. I have found using SpayWay glass cleaner (non ammonia) and a Mr. Clean sponge works wonders.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Thanks for your comment and tip.

[@TADDs101]

Sprayway glass cleaner is all I use, great cleaner and also works great on flat-screen tv's since it doesn't contain ammonia

[@GaryTheCarNut]

@@TADDs101 thanks for the tip, never heard of it myself.

[@TADDs101]

@GaryTheCarNut try it out and you will like it, it's reasonable to and in a nice spray can. Walmart has a 2pk cans for $4.74

[@keizersoze907]

Same for the outside of the windshield?

[@thinkfirst6431]

been using the microfiber wand for many years. I even made new pads for it from microfiber towels. My problem is I can never find the dumb thing when I need it.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

It does have a hook on the end. You could hang it near the brooms and mops?

[@yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753]

Really just keep in your car! Or in your wash bucket in the garage

[@ecurbnosrub]

I keep mine in the glove box. The handle unscrews into two sections so it's short enough to fit.

[@dadterig1797]

Use old school Glass Wax, best ever, if you can find it.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Never heard of that one, where do you get it?

[@barbarascott3945]

​@@GaryTheCarNutThe grocery store has it in with the Windex products

[@barbarascott3945]

​@@GaryTheCarNutit comes in a can by the Windex products in the grocery store. It's pink says glass wax

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Cleaning the inside of your windshield is brutal, unless you do it this way!

[@kold1s]

The leather dash cleaner (previous owner) cooking off makes a mess of my windshield. Drives me nuts !

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes, I believe it, at least now you know how to clean it up.

[@rupe53]

Still looking for a way to reach all edges of a windshield on car s like a Grand Caravan. The darn window is longer than my arm with a squeegee.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

You need to find a squeegee with a longer handle or just finish up the job with a dry microfiber cloth wrapped around the wand.

[@rorybellamy2533]

i have tried everything! so much trouble! and still streaky results

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Just to be clear, you tried this method in the shade with Dawn, the wand, the squeegee and the microfiber?

[@getsmarter5412]

I use windex and a clean rag. I’m done in less than 120 seconds.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

You must be very good at contorting yourself to get to the lower edges of the windshield. I’m glad to hear you found something that works for you!

[@getsmarter5412]

@@GaryTheCarNut I have the super power to easily scoochie in to small spaces. However, if I detailed cars for a living, I would certainly invest in your method!

[@matsudakodo]

This doesn't get windows truly clean though, you end up pushing oil around with the towel. You can see it in the right lighting. Squeegees avoid this problem.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

@@matsudakodoyes, the squeegee and wand are the game changers

[@mazdafan22]

All I use to clean the inside of my windows is Filtered Water in a spray bottle, and some Microfibre towels and they always come out crystal clear.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

I still find that when I don't use Dawn I still have that greasy film left over.

[@erich84502a]

🤣now I can't see anything all 🤣joking

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Cuz it’s so clean

[@alwayshopeful70]

I usually just shatter my windshield and have it replaced 🤣

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Sure, that works.

[@raymondlong9324]

Those darn dump trucks kicking up rocks 😂

[@GaryTheCarNut]

@@raymondlong9324 on the inside of your windshield?

[@meseahunt]

Ahhh another sucker for the miami blue…. 🤠

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes, it sure looks great and always stands out at any car gathering.

[@cvn6555]

@@GaryTheCarNut Yep. Really nice color and very striking. Expect some jealous comments about having a Porsche i the first place. I would worry that I'd get tired of such a conspicuous color seeing it every day but that's just me. Any advice on getting the rubber residue off of the windshield? Tried lots of auto glass cleaners and there is always an easily-seen line on the exterior between the area cleaned by the wipers and not. Thanks for the content.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

This is what I use for the rubber on the windshield kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZbVfXZ8j7tkiq8si=aioXKb5JXp-ByNrh

[@fallguy747]

mr. clean sponge works great too. No water required

[@GaryTheCarNut]

I’ve never tried that one. Are you sure it doesn’t scratch the glass?

[@jkokich]

A Rube Goldberg solution

[@GaryTheCarNut]

A solution that works incredibly well, give it a try.

[@jkokich]

@@GaryTheCarNut it seems to be a lot of work with a lot of stuff, and I’d make a mess.

[@barbr2170]

50/50 water and IPA is an excellent degreaser for the inside. The film from the degassing dash vanishes

[@GaryTheCarNut]

What’s IPA

[@markbajek2541]

@@GaryTheCarNut Isopropyl alcohol. But at 50/50 you could probably just buy the cheaper 70% and add less water.

[@vdice2]

Paper towels and a bottle of glass cleaner can work wonders.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes, that’s better than nothing but to get rid of all the streaks and get to all the edges this video shows a better method

[@annettaaltensey2477]

Truly a nice method however, for people who have SUV's it is still brutal to get to the bottom of the front window to dry.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Actually I also use this method on my wife’s Lexus RX350 and it works great. That wand and the squeegee make all the difference.

[@hapahaole9819]

My windshield on the outside has a ring of water spots!, so bad, a detailer did a temp fix!! Help

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Likely caused by hard water that was allowed to dry on the car. There are products that you can use but I've never used them because my water is softened and I always make sure the water drops are removed. This video would seem to be helpful for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWK7f358i7iqiM0si=VYyTYpwlDkq8L-xX

[@hapahaole9819]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@GaryTheCarNut]

You’re welcome. Please share video with friends and family

[@YoMoma777]

So this is better than using Windex?

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes, much better, especially when you use this process.

[@BradButler-ky9vu]

I've chased glass cleaners for years, I'm shocked at how effective this is. I shouldn't be, Dawn is the GOAT soap. I did abandon the squeegee, went straight to the waffle weave.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Really? I think the wand and the squeegee make this process so much easier.

[@BradButler-ky9vu]

@@GaryTheCarNutmy problem was I was trying to use a squeegee that was too big, so it wasn't "hugging" the glass the whole way (it was the only squeegee I had with me at the time). What I ended up doing is taking the cloth off the tool, dunking it in the water (without the wand), then wringing it out to the desired level of drip. In doing that, I didn't seem to need squeegee or catch towel on the dash. I didn't start out with the intent of doing that (was following your exact directions), but it ended up working out great.

[@garythewaterguy2608]

@@BradButler-ky9vu Yes, the small size squeegee is the key to it's success.

[@josepheller8395]

I recently used a roll of microfiber shop towels to clean my windshield. What a mistake. They must have some chemical in them that leaves residue.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Are you sure that they were microfiber? Never heard of microfiber shop towels. Typically microfiber does not have chemicals in it.

[@josepheller8395]

@GaryTheCarNut probably terrycloth. Big rolls they sell at wally world.

[@guachito33]

What? My water guy is doing car videos now? 😮

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yup, I’ve moved on from water filtration videos to making videos about my life long passion for cars. Thanks for watching!

[@doughooks7411]

You must be a good tipper.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

@@doughooks7411 Yes, I like to think so.

[@72mespo]

It’s a lot easier and less mess to use glass cleaner spray and a magic eraser. Towel down, spray and scrub with magic eraser.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

No, I find this method works better and with modern cars with sloped windshields is actually easier. Magic eraser is like very fine sandpaper so I wouldn’t use it on glass

[@72mespo]

@@GaryTheCarNut From the website: "The only magic eraser variant that will leave scratch marks on glass is the extra durable kind designed for bathtub and tile grime. Magic Eraser Extra Durable features micro scrubbers that help remove tough stains and aren’t suitable for use on glass." I use the standard version (of these melamine foam sponges) and I'm done in a real two minutes with equal or better results. No way your method takes 2 minutes or less.

[@mikeoshea9451]

Sounds like the most expensive way. Lots of supplies.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Not at all, the dawn dishwashing soap you already have or can also use for dishes. Microfiber towels are used for all sorts of things in addition to this. So all that is extra are the wand and squeege that will last you 20 years.

[@jonl6547]

Dawn has been used for years by professional window washers, nothing new

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes it has, great product

[@sluggo819]

I divorced my wife... she left me the crappy towels... so I'm good... crappy towel =peace/sanity lol

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Peace/sanity is very important

[@erich84502a]

2

[@mygt8a4re]

Hmmm, a replica of Chrisnotap's video from a few years ago.... it does work very well. Been doing it since I watched Chris's vid a couple years back

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes, I did watch that video and it was one of the many sources I drew upon for my process. Although the micro fibre wand that I use makes it easier for vehicles that have difficult access to the lower edge of the windshield like SUV’s. Thanks for watching!

[@EmmasMom-vi8qf]

I just use plain water & a microfiber cloth. Easy easy.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Does that actually get rid of the haze and the streaks?

[@michaeltipton5500]

I've used simple green on the outside. Just squirt it on. I drive out of my garage and before I go, I hit the windshield washer. Comes clean and take off that awful film.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

This video is about cleaning the inside of the windshield

[@katylowe3504]

Anyone like cleaning with coffee filters?

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Do coffee filters work for this?

[@smark1180]

Squeege from the edge of the windshield towards the middle. Not the other way around as he did.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Why do you recommend squeegeeing toward the middle?

[@smark1180]

@@GaryTheCarNut So the squeegeed water isn't pushed towards/under the trim at the windshield's edges. I also think it feels like a more natural arm movement.

[@garythewaterguy2608]

@@smark1180 I see but is that really a concern? I'm sure it will be more difficult to clean up the middle of the windshield with a micro fiber cloth when you finish squeegeeing both sides than it is along the perimeter.

[@smark1180]

@@garythewaterguy2608 Do whatever works better for you. This is really just about selling products anyway.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Nope, it’s about sharing solutions that I’ve found work the best.

[@yowzephyr]

Heh heh. I thought this video was going to show me how to get her done fast. But I see now that it's a major project.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Not major, after you’ve done it the first time it’s relatively quick.

[@davesamess9897]

Good soft water helps!!! Haaaaaaaa

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes it does!

[@Tampa-]

Really not trying to be combative but this is nuts. Do not use Dish Soap and once you do what he says you will never do it again. Big PIA. Most need no cleaner, use a clean microfiber towel that will rub off all the haze leaving a very clear inside of the windshield. If you do feel you need a cleaner use something like Invisible Glass first (Windex will be a little harder to clean off)

[@GaryTheCarNut]

I used to use Invisible glass but it was far too difficult to make sure you rubbed all of it off before it dried on the windshield it took much longer and every time I had to clean it several times. Dry cloth does not remove the haze. The method presented in this video works extremely well every time.

[@davJanko8052]

How do I put the top of my car back on? 😂😂😂

[@lizzyfolks9116]

Doesn’t work for me.

[@mikam8801]

Dawn is the best for windows.

[@rkba4923]

I just use shop towels and glass cleaner.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Does that remove the haze and get rid of the streaks from the inside of your windshield?

[@rkba4923]

@@GaryTheCarNut If I'm OCD about it.

[@Ninjanimegamer]

And we are breathing in all that off gassing. If the window gets that bad, whats going on in us?

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Great question

[@tomfaltash9634]

The concept seems good. However, using the squeegee and directing the liquid into the pillars. Really? So the water soap residue goes into the sides of the pillars facia. No way you clear or dry that up unless you want to dismantle the pillar facia and wipe all the liquid residue. NOT Just use a microfiber cloth, wrap it around your hand and spray a mix of a 60/40 water vinegar blend and wipe with the backside of your hand.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Not directing the soap into the pillars just to the outside edge it the windshield. Most of it flows down due to gravity, the rest it cleaned up with the microfiber towel as directed

[@veritaschristoetecclesiae4479]

@@GaryTheCarNut Hi Gary. Absolutely no disrespect here, since I know your intention was to simply get the inside of the window cleaned properly, but if you look carefully, you will see that you put way too much product on the window, and therefore it flows into the A-pillars and also behind the dash. Try to conceptualize what is happening based on what I am describing: While you are using the squeegee on the passengers side, you will see the soap migrating down behind the dashboard. Your squeegee does not get the liquid that has reached these areas. I do hope this makes sense.

[@ODLid1]

Take it to a full serve car wash

[@GaryTheCarNut]

How much does that cost including cleaning the inside of the windshield?

[@keegancan]

I don’t know if I have a squeegee :/

[@GaryTheCarNut]

They are here Super Flexible Silicone Squeegee USA (Amazon) - amzn.to/4dsVG5H Canada (Amazon) - amzn.to/3LME5cX

[@robertmorris7256]

TOTAL B/s

[@GaryTheCarNut]

And why do you say that? It works perfectly

[@sandylay5831]

That’s a lot of time 😮

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes, doing it correctly takes time but you only need to do it a few times a year.

[@Bobby-y9n1z]

Iam not lazy but to much ase alcohol stright

[@GaryTheCarNut]

If you’re satisfied with your results keep doing what works for you

[@aprilia1000cc]

Life’s to short to waste this much time cleaning a wind shield 😂😂

[@GaryTheCarNut]

2 minutes every 6 months is too much time?

[@wurly164]

Someone doesn't care about clean windows

[@GaryTheCarNut]

@@wurly164 Yes, I guess so.

[@CC-uh8gl]

No need to rinse the soap off?

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Nope, the squeegee takes care of it.

[@KP11520]

Most go for Paper Towels. Except they all have chemicals on them that ruin everything! Just about any glass cleaner will do a MUCH better job when a CLEAN waffle towel is used. Best thing anybody can do is LOSE the Paper Towels.That's the Huge majority of the failing percentage.

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yes, paper towels are the kiss of death for this job.