Glass Cleaners Are STUPID! Use This Instead!

What is the best glass cleaner? What is the best way to clean my glass? I get this question a ton and I don't even sell glass cleaner in my store.... so what do I use? lets dive into it on todays video!
00:00 Intro
00:25 6 Options
03:38 How I Clean Glass
07:52 Clean Glass With Water!
10:21 Prep plus Wax Method
12:35 !hanks For Watching!
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[@morganmiddleton1403]

I actually tried using regular water on a detail I just did and wow! One spritz and two microfiber towels later the windows were streak free...thanks for saving me $$ trying to find the best glass cleaner! 😄

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Crazy that it works right haha!! Glass cleaners are basically all water 👍

[@annagraham6204]

So instead of buying prep I can use windex to do a decon on the paint:)

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@annagraham6204 I don't recommend that

[@brettw8664]

Thanks for the very informative vid on this subject. You truely do make sense. I have you as one of my 'Top 3' detailers with all your tips & tricks etc. Always looking forward to your new uploads. Thanks for sharing 😀

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Thanks! Next week we dive into alcantara cleaning! It's a great diy for anyone with alcantara 👍

[@brettw8664]

@@STATUSDETAIL Perfect, cause 'yes' I have alcantara in my car. Waiting patiently for that vid to drop.....🤔

[@marklittleton1309]

Great video, and very interesting recommendation! I'll have to try this. I did have a question about what to use on interior windows, but I see you already answered that below. Thanks for this! 👍

[@STATUSDETAIL]

You got It👍👍Next week I have a great videos on alcantara cleaning 🙂

[@phileas816]

This is honestly a phenomenal video which I found very useful. From now on, I'll just wash it, decontaminate it, prep it, apply ceramic coating and treat/maintain it the way you showed in this video and no more headaches. I don't know why, I was always unsure if I should apply ceramic coating on glass. I'll try. Thanks a ton!

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Ceramic on glass is fantastic!!!!!

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

I keep paint prep for interior glass or if I’m doing a reset on exterior and adding a new sealant. I do like KC glass cleaner or clarify for exterior as it doesn’t interfere with the protective layer. Great video !

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@midlifemods]

Another great video Evan!

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Thank you! Hope this one was helpful 🙂

[@cigulev]

Thanks for the great video! Could you make a detailed video like this one about Self Service Car Washes? There are so many steps involved to do it right - it's quite confusing. Cheers!

[@STATUSDETAIL]

I am definitely been meaning to make a video like this!!! It's just difficult for me to step away from the shop and film something in another location. But this is definitely a fantastic video specifically for winter washing.

[@wescat2]

I'm going to remove the Rain-X from my windshield and apply Cure. Using Gyeon Prep makes so much sense after you explain the ingredients of normal glass cleaner. Even everyone's "favorite" Invisible Glass smells like alcohol.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Cure is great on glass. So is hydro and wetcoat

[@wescat2]

@@STATUSDETAIL Heck yeah! I have Cure and Wetcoat. I used Wetcoat so much I need a gallon. Great topper on ceramic coated wheels.

[@gerrylabrie1486]

Gyeon Quick View on my windshield, clean with Cure or Prep? Great advice, many thanks.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Either or. But do prep then cure. Or just cure or just prep. But definitely not cure then prep. You would basically just remove the cure because it needs cure time and prep would strip it off basically right away

[@REVolutionsAutomobile]

I was hoping this was a video on interior glass. That’s where the challenge is.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Use prep on interior glass. I use it on both my cars with tint too. One spray into a clean towel. Good to go.

[@flyman3386]

Great informative video and a game changer where cost is an issue. Can you please advise me on the following with your experience Evan. I have an S class Mercedes and I would like to polish the chrome window surrounds with a nano polisher. Can you either recommend the process and what to use or consider a video. I have seen many on KZbin but they don't seem to be informative enough. They are very old videos and I think an upto date version would be great. Keep up the pro info as we all appreciate your experienced guidance on better detailing!

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Thanks! You can use reflect or ultra cut in my store. And a microfiber and work by hand. Depends what we are trying to fix. If it's dull this should work out pretty well. If it's scratched badly it might not work as well. Technically a y polish or compound will work. Polish is likely a safer bet on that chrome but without seeing it and understanding the condition and goal it's a little hard to make a solid recommendation. You can also masks it off and try using a 1 or 2 inch pad but will require something like a pxe to really make progress.

[@flyman3386]

@@STATUSDETAIL Thank you so much for taking the time to give me the information. I will try that as they are only dull. I love your alternative approach, it's very refreshing and educational compared to what we normally see from other same old videos. Your professional videos make a difference, believe me! 👍

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@flyman3386 awesome! Glad to hear it! I believe working by hand with microfiber and a polish should be able to make them less dull. 👍

[@ShaksWD]

Great informative content. Comes to think of it, I don’t use glass cleaner after I gave the car a good wash as I feel and see there’s no need to waste a product where it’s not needed. I’ve still got 2 different brand of glass cleaning products and it’s been untouched 😅

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Sounds like your washing perfectly 👍👍

[@ShaksWD]

@@STATUSDETAIL thanks :) you know what it’s like in the detailing world. We got to be thorough in what we do 😅

[@jaaphoogendijk671]

What do you use for the interior glass if I may ask?

[@ShaksWD]

@@jaaphoogendijk671 I like to make my own in a 500ml spray bottle, 50ml APC, 50ml white vinegar and 100ml IPA with 300ml of water

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@ShaksWD whatever floats your boat

[@luksli8198]

Thanks for making this video. How do you feel about Meguiar's Ceramic Detailer (green bottle) as the final step after cleaning the glass with water and a drop of Isopropyl alcohol?

[@STATUSDETAIL]

I think it will definitely do the trick. I believe wetcoat and hydro are better. But megs will.get the job done👍

[@aliceburte9278]

So true if you washed your car your windows better be clean or your doing something wrong. Always great info thanks

[@STATUSDETAIL]

My pleasure. In my opinion glass is easy if your washing. If your cleaning when not washing it's more complicated but this shows it's actually still pretty straight forward 👍👍

[@scowil456]

@STATUSDETAIL Thanks for vid. Is this the same for interior glass/windshield?

[@STATUSDETAIL]

My pleasure! Yes 👍

[@seashackf1]

I agree with most of what you said here. The part I’m unsure about is when you said you didn’t want to sell a $20 bottle of water (glass cleaner), but then state (1:13) that’s essentially what prep is. Why use the $$$ prep at all then and not just use an IPA for glass and pre coating instead? Which, by your own admission, both Prep and glass cleaners basically are. Also, the dye in prep seems counterproductive as it must leave some residue.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Prep is ipa. It's just pre dultued. You can totally go to Walgreens and buy literal isopropanol alcohol put 7% or so into 1000ml water and make no nonsense panel prep and glass cleaner. Most people just want a buy it now button tho. Prep is simply more versatile. I use it for many thitabd it's also my glass cleaner. If I bought a glass cleaner I would not use it for the other things I use prep. Hope that makes sense

[@seashackf1]

@@STATUSDETAIL yup, I use a 15-20% IPA for wipe down. It’s been around forever and I just can’t justify a product like prep. Like you said though, some people just want these ease of the buy now solution.

[@josephmccarthy9341]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3-bhZRmi81piZY at 4:36 he talks about ipa paint prep

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@josephmccarthy9341 🙂👍

[@avery503]

@@josephmccarthy9341 he just states don’t use IPA but also recommends products with IPA? I have always used a diluted alcohol in prep and have had great results. I appreciate Status Detailing for keeping it real. Much respect 🙏

[@willsrestorations]

I have made my own glass cleaner for nearly 30 years, it's called 50% isopropyl alcohol and 50% distilled water. It strips the glass perfectly clean and then use your favorite glass ceramic coating

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Sounds perfect 👍

[@stephenlouden480]

yeah, I 7se d.i water in a spray bottle with 2 cap fulls of alcohol that's 89 cents for a whole bottle so u can make like 5 gallons of your own better glass cleaner for a dollar then I apply whatever ceramic spray detailer to the clean windows. thanks for sharing on doing things the right way.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

That definitely works!!!

[@Naniners]

Hi, always great video…My old BMW is not ceramic coated. It’s 12 years old. What would be the best way to: 1- clean the windows outside and inside (thinking using Gyeon Prep to clean inside and out, and would Gyeon Wet coat would work to make the water beads on the exterior, even though its not ceramic coated?, and 2- whats the best way to clean my leather seats and interior (i has never been cleaned properly ( only regular soap and water) - I am thinking Gyeon Leather cleaner strong with a brush to do a deep clean followed by the Shield ( that comes with the leather kit), , and 3rd: is Gyeon interior detailor good for everything inside (dash, doors, console, etc)

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Everything you said or assumed was accurate 👍👍 Because your car is so old it could benefit from leatherque system. Check out the countach video to see more about that. If you have never properly cleaned your exterior glass you may want to polish it. Then use prep and then I'd use quick view. Do your maintenance with wetcoat

[@TheMatadore]

Any good suggestions for a battery powered soap foamer? Looking for something I can take to the self serve places in winter.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Not battery powered. But the ik foam pro 2 is great. They make a huge one and a small one. I stock the small one. I should add the big one. Just noticed I don't have it actually lol.

[@TheMatadore]

@@STATUSDETAIL thank you, good sir. You think this would be good for BMW X1 after a pressure wash rinse, then foam, mitt wash, and rinse?

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@TheMatadore definitely! After a wash I ble dry then spray cure intoy towel once and dry the glass one more time to get the little drops I missed. Plus your putting on protection

[@footbig18]

What about a rinseles wash mix like McKee's or optimum no rinse?

[@STATUSDETAIL]

That should technically work. But I don't have much experience with that product

[@fkn16v]

Ive been using methylated spirits and newspaper for as long as i can remember.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

If it works it works👍👍👍

[@fkn16v]

Does for me, but ive never had coated glass, TBH didnt think we could as glass isnt porous , is there a special coating needed as glass or treat it like body work.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@fkn16v having a Boris has literally nothing to do with it. There are specific glass coatings with many paint coatings will also work on glass just typically don't glasses long

[@Naniners]

So if i treat my windshield with Quick View, when i want to clean the windshield after, i can use water, then microfiber, then can i use Wet coat , ceramic détailler or Cure (any of the 3 as i want?) I have Wet coat and ceramic detail right now at home

[@STATUSDETAIL]

That is correct. But wetcoat is really a wet application. So you do that during your wash. At the end on clean class. If your just cleaning glass with no running water wash then ceramic detailer is a great option.

[@cebasmb8250]

Man I gotta click the subscribe button.. you know you stuff man, but I never buy a glass cleaner water and alcohol boom 💥 lol

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Thanks for the sub! Water and alcohol definitely works! That's what gyeon prep is basically

[@cebasmb8250]

@@STATUSDETAIL not a problem man, I've been Detailing for 8 years now. I know a detailer when I see one or listen to one and definitely your a DETAILER put that in caps lol keep it up brother,,, and plus gyeon is my favorite

[@XCSEDAN]

Hey mate I have an issue with a car that has baked in water marks on the glass, some of these are over 10yrs old (car was purchased by my grandmother new), ive tried cleaning them with prep but they're still there, i was thinking of using a scourer (from the kitchen) on the glass next time to see if it would remove it, but i'd like your opinion first? (On how best to remove the water marks that are baked into the glass) I'd like to ceramic coat the glass once the stains are gone, but obviously need it to be spotless first.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Use a strong compound and cutting pad or microfiber. You can work by hand or machine. It should clear up 👍

[@XCSEDAN]

@@STATUSDETAIL mate you are a legend thankyou!!!

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@XCSEDAN 🤜🤛

[@sk8ordie4691]

I don’t feel glass cleaners are for exterior use only ever use them on interiors where you don’t want to add protection and sometimes a prep can be a little too strong on tint. My go to is invisible glass for the price but if you’re really against glass cleaners the best option is rinseless wash at 256/1 like ONR or N914 for that slight cleaning but no added protection.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

But you can literally use water like I showed in this video lol. Interior glass is definitely cleaner than my exterior glass.

[@Sepanda16]

Hi , I use to sell car washes for a company that was a valet /car wash while you shopped at the mall. but never really knew what was the product I just knew the end results lol. I am thinking of starting a car wash business. Do you have any videos or anything recommend helping someone get started ? And do you sell to business your products in bulk? It’s interesting learning the products. I will be doing a lot of the work myself so I need to know what I’m doing. I was so shocked you using a blow dryer and then I thought oh yeah those drive thru car washes used blow dryers just giant ones . Doesn’t scratch your car , genius lol

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Statusdetailstore.com sells basically everything you could need. The descriptions will help you navigate and probably reminding you off some of the things you previously used. My bigger maintenance focused videos will definitely help you do a full detail 👍

[@Sepanda16]

@@STATUSDETAIL thank you!

[@IReviewIt]

Would you recommend the same approach for interior? For some reason the grime and streaks are always worse when cleaning the interior glass. I assume that's from breathing, body oils and typical moisture that can build up inside the vehicle.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Gyeon Prep on interior glass is my favorite. Make sure your towel is Clean 👍

[@mwwdz]

so, is there a reason to buy prep? can't i just take a spray bottle and do 90/10 H2O/alcohol?

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Isopropyl alcohol. You can get different strength iso too. But yes you can totally mix your own.

[@CraigBowman]

Does the same go the other way around? Can you use a glass cleaner as a final prep wipe down?

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Theoretically yes. If you're in a jam and out of prep you could do that. But I don't recommend you do. I'd rather see you mix isopropyl alcohol in dilute that in the water and use it before a ceramic coating. Or use gyeon prep carpro eraser

[@CraigBowman]

@@STATUSDETAIL what dilution would you use if you made your own prep?

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@CraigBowman depends on a lot of factors. I don't make my own. I mix tac solution for ppf that's water and ipa. I do that at 7 percent ipa

[@jrphoto8179]

What about the inside of the glass what do you use?

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Prep 👍 Spray into a clean microfiber and sit in passenger seat and then you can reach over to the driver side easily.

[@dragonwithak6051]

I bought a gallon of glass cleaner concentrate wish I saw this video first Welp I guess I got some scented water now atleast

[@STATUSDETAIL]

It will still do the trick. But I'd avoid doing that again to save money basically

[@mynsxt6]

I use Hydro Silex ceramic glass cleaner and I found that my 32oz bottle will last me a lifetime and a little goes a very long way!!!!

[@STATUSDETAIL]

A lot of detailing products are great value. If you have something you love then that's awesome

[@mynsxt6]

@@STATUSDETAIL I will surely be picking up some Gyeon Prep, I saw the benefit right away!!!!1

[@allen7136]

My biggest issue is the inside windows. Always streaking and leaving residue even though I use little product and a clean rag... any tips for cleaning the inside windshield? Also is it worth putting antifog for interior windows? Or even coating?

[@STATUSDETAIL]

I don't use anti fog or anything like that but gyeon does actually make that .... Never tried it. Use gyeon prep in interior glass. No concern of it stripping protection because it should not have any on inside. The alcohol in it will evaporate and as long as the towel is clean you should get great results!. I sit in passenger seat and reach over to driver side. I find that gives me best access to reach everything.

[@LSD04]

@@STATUSDETAIL what’s more expensive Gyeon Prep or Gyeon Glass?

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@LSD04 great question. Glass is less expensive. But is a dedicated glass product. I use prep on paint. Glass. Leather clean up. Alcantara clean up. Spray on carpets because it smells nice. It is way more versatile and bang for buck. They are the same product but gyeon glass has more water in it. So it's less expensive. You could dilute prep as well to basically make glass. Gyeon just released glass + basically cure infused into gyeon glass. Interesting concept. Will need to give that a try. Overall this video and it's points are still very valid.

[@LSD04]

@@STATUSDETAIL glad you brought up Glass+, in a conversation with Matt Moreman, Yves mentioned the smearing of products on windshields, hence Glass+ (yes I’m aware they want to sell products) but he’s correct. I plan on trying Glass+ as I’m done with QD’s on the windscreen, I agree that glass cleaner isn’t really required and as a cheaper alternative Nilglass or ONR/Absolute are good products.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@LSD04 agreed. Glass + will be Interesting. One spray of cure into a clean towel onto clean glass from prep wipe down. Never had any issues. If you have glass ceramic prep won't pull it if it's cured. In my opinion that's still really hard to beat. No extra step or wax needed.

[@Jayg80]

Funny you say this, I use filtered (0ppm) water to clean glass after I’ve washed a car

[@STATUSDETAIL]

As in DI water? That's definitely helpful 👍

[@Jayg80]

@@STATUSDETAIL I use a Raceglaze filter with MB151 resin, out pops 0ppm water and it’s great for windows.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@Jayg80 awesome. I can dig it 👍👍

[@Jayg80]

@@STATUSDETAIL if you try it, I’m sure you’ll like it 👌🏼

[@ethanzeit3177]

are all of these cleaners safe on tinted windows

[@STATUSDETAIL]

People will say that Prep is not safe because of the alcohol content. I have used prep on my cars with tinted windows for 8 years plus. Literally no issues. So based on that I would say they're safe.

[@ethanzeit3177]

@@STATUSDETAIL okay thank you so much

[@wozmac771]

mY favorite glass cleaner is alcohol and or soapy water. I always wonder why does any detailer need to use a glass cleaner, after detailing the car. I have used clay once in a while.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

You got it!

[@wozmac771]

@@STATUSDETAIL Thx for relying to all my comments. Next time I am in Chicago, will call and come by. If I am driving, will bring in my car for pampering.

[@andretatesIII]

So what you’re saying is I could just use a bottle of 95% water & 5% alcohol and call it a day?

[@STATUSDETAIL]

100% 👍 that's basically what gyeon prep and CarPro eraser are.

[@andretatesIII]

@@STATUSDETAIL Thank you!

[@pcooke9865]

Just look at what professional glass cleaners use. Dawn and water.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

I think there secret is a big squeegee lol

[@htxgabe]

windex ftw

[@STATUSDETAIL]

You can use that if you're comfortable with it 👍

[@g8rcb]

Not on tint. Contains ammonia

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@g8rcb I don't use it but sounds about right.

[@om3973]

Umm why not just use rinsless wash its great if you have garage and can wash car when you want but some times glass gets nasty or gotta get rid bomb off and just dont have time or to cold our just soak towel rin sd less spray bird bomb just clean bird bomb leave rest car alone tell can do a full wash

[@STATUSDETAIL]

Pretty sure I talk about all of this.... So guessing you just didn't watch the video?

[@LSD04]

Prep yes, the rest on your windshield NO. Anybody telling you that you’ll get a clean finish is a liar.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

I mean I literally showed it working in the video but ok.

[@LSD04]

@@STATUSDETAIL it does look fine…until you get behind the wheel and drive in the sun. These products have things like gloss enhancers that don’t just buff away, and as you mentioned yourself streaks, even more obvious when looking through glass.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

@@LSD04 I do this on my personal cars without issues. Prep has no gloss enhancers.

[@valledecauca1087]

What do use for bugs

[@STATUSDETAIL]

On glass if your covered in bugs then the car probably is too and you should wash everything. Bug and grime remover from gyeon or carrots is great during wash. If you have a few random bugs on glass use any method in this video.