How To Clean Your Car's Windows

How To Clean Your Car's Windows
Firstly, 40 odd minutes of talking about glass... I was yawning all the way through editing this one!! I hope at least some of you find it useful?
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[@WhiteDetails]

Thanks for all the tips and comments about service mode guys. In the past I've put the ignition on, allowed the wipers to 'wipe' and then kill the ignition halfway through; quite why I didn't think ahead to do it this time.. It is frustrating though as once the screen's all prepped and clear, you do have to allow the wipers to fall to their neutral position again; potentially undoing all your hard work! Also, I had hoped to mention that the cleaning methods seen translate to inside your home, too. Particularly useful for laptop screens, monitors and televisions (work small areas, half the screen at a time) Also, Gyeon Waterspot Remover working wonders on shower screens in the bathroom!

[@vxs6052]

I just came to the comments section to mention service mode to you. I was surprised to watch you struggle and not use this, but hey ho, you can't know everything on all models and cars. I had to google this myself for my Golf R when I got it. Do you clean glass like this on all details? or just on specific higher end details?

[@jdisdetermined]

I always put a tissue, napkin, etc. under each wiper blade to keep them off the glass so they can still move on perfected glass freely without an issue. 👍👌✌

[@schummey]

40+ minutes of tip after tip on cleaning glass, how could anyone get bored with free knowledge for the future? Spot on Jim

[@privateprivate9534]

100% agree. Sure glass cleaning isn’t the most thrilling. But it’s either 40 mins to learn to do it right, or a ton more time trying to figure out what we’re doing wrong... lol I’ll take any info I can get. Thanks Jim appreciate the video.

[@xer0334]

43 Mins of cleaning glass, honestly i would be disappointed if it was anything less, great stuff!

[@bobwhite539]

Yep I pinched the ceramic shampoo 38:26 and can confirm it works really well on my X3 which Jim recently had in for 2 days 👍

[@dlasti]

Never boring. Always learning.

[@TheJbsportstech]

Jim love the video, however top tip put the wipers in service position, in the menu of VAG CARS or normally ignition on, off then hold the wiper stalk down for the floor and the wipers move to the vertical so the can be lifted free of the glass and changed. This make cleaning and application much easier

[@andyblakeman1]

That's a good tip.

[@1986dc]

Dash DriverUK Thank you.

[@user-ds9fr5bj9s]

Yeah, but after doing so, you end up rubbing a dry windshield and it is not something you want. Unless you cover them with a cloth or something, but thats much more effort imo.

[@jdisdetermined]

@@user-ds9fr5bj9s i just put a thin lint free paper towel under each blade when returning them to normal position. Takes just a few seconds. 😁👍

[@Simon-kh2dd]

I've watched a few glass cleaning videos....all of them good. But this one is exceptionally helpful. I didn't think I would last 40 minutes but with the level of information and engagement you gave it flew by! I will invest in a couple of things but in the main my technique with change, forever. Many thanks indeed, Simon

[@penmerch2804]

12:31 - He's so exacting, he even spotted a possible smudge which was a refraction of the light... amazing!

[@1977JohnBoy]

to be fair the glass is usually the best looking part of a car finish wise so looking forward to an hour long part 2!

[@johnwalters878]

Congratulations on passing 70k subscribers! Been following since about 10k. It looks like you are starting to blow up, and very well deserved!

[@daytonamart2789]

oh yes, 40 odd minutes of glass cleaning, sign me up!!!!

[@FrugalDougall]

I swear only you could make a 44 minute video on cleaning car windows that leaves me glued to the TV.

[@LAWRENCIO11]

It would be amazing if you do a whole series on detailing basics. How to cut and polish a car, how to claybar a car, how to apply ceramic coatings, etc, etc. Sort of a White Details Academy. This video alone is awesome! :)

[@sthildas4857]

These are all in Jim's posts, he has done them individually on every wash decon clean.

[@-curedetailing2162]

You made a really dazzling car. I'm doing the details in Korea. Your video is helping a lot. I ask for good videos from now on.

[@garrytalbot3456]

I appreciate this was probably boring for you to produce but glass cleaning is ,as you said at the start , something that demonstrates how much attention has been given to the car and when done badly can ruin the appearance of a car. Thanks!

[@sylvainmarier4818]

I’m happy to know I already use some method you use but it is always good to know some new tricks and tips. As always Jim, your job is perfect, done more than everyone is expect to see. This blue Audi is also awesome. You’re one of my best detailers out there (on youtube). Great job again and have a good day !

[@michael_houghton]

17:36 threw me - where have the rear doors gone 😂

[@kenmartin756]

Went from an Audi 4 to an Audi 5.

[@kenmartin756]

Oops, make that an Audi 3 to an Audi 5.

[@iancross5370]

Never noticed, great spot👍

[@lukeanders6286]

I’ll have to switch to always spraying on the towel instead of the glass and not just using the opposite side of the towel to dry-thanks!

[@ianmitchell9102]

Luke Anders me too 👍🏻

[@broj3706]

43 mins of absolute detailing perfection. Thanks Jim 👍🏼

[@greig8376]

Watched the whole video as per with a White Details upload! A personal thanks for your time and effort Jim, I have been waiting on a glass cleaning video thats worthy and you have certainly delivered! I can now add some more steps into my own techniques to make the process more detailed for cleaning my own car. Reflections on the body work and glass are fantastic, keep up the sterling work!

[@faazayas]

cleaning my cars for 20+ years and always wondered why the windows never end sharp as I intended. never thought of using gloves, how silly! it works brilliant, thank you Jim for sharing. subbed for a while now, went ahead and subbed from my wife's phone too, later will from my nephew's why not!

[@CBirky-mm3fn]

Thanks Jim! Would’ve never thought about the pile of the towel being the issue with glass cleaner and not the cleaner itself. Very helpful!

[@carlosmarquez3844]

How's this comment 23 hours old and the video 5 minutes old? 🙃

[@whitetallon8784]

@@carlosmarquez3844 Patreon, baby.... PATREON! His Patreons get early access to all his videos.

[@carlosmarquez3844]

@@whitetallon8784 oh i see, I thought the videos where in a patron separate platform

[@west1304]

Never bored watching someone else work hard, good tips Jim going to tackle my S5 glass this weekend .... G6 just arrived so no excuses now !!!

[@tombest1075]

Jim not sure if you know and choose not to but you should be able to get the wipers to sweep up and stay there so you can lift them off the glass properly. Should be the same on any VAG car and maybe other manufacturers as well, but for Audis and VWs I've owned, cycle the ignition - on then off, then hold down the wiper stalk until the wipers move up.

[@indetailcarcaresolutions3770]

another great presentation Jim. Your effort does not go unnoticed. Because of this the car looks fantastic and I can only dream of emulating your results - but I’ll hang in there and keep practicing. Well done and thanks again from down under

[@goodcat4644]

Excellent tips and detailing practices.

[@TXBULL195]

love this and thank you for taking time to record, edit and present such great and useful knowledge.

[@alanwallace3253]

A very successful format. Lots of educational nuggets, tips, tricks, techniques, but at the same time while your actually getting some work done. ( yes I know you have a ton of time editing it) . Beautiful Car too, great job!

[@elite1967]

Brilliant video , very detailed thanks

[@belleyy4810]

The glass and the S3 looks great, thanks for the vlog it was excellent as usual

[@robertboyer6866]

I was not yawning watching it and it is an excellent video that brings out all sorts of issues that we encounter in keeping glass clean . Thanks again . Cheers

[@HenkkaWRC]

I thought I wasn't going to learn anything new from this video since window cleaning is quite simple. Two towels, always spay on the towel, etc. Instead I picked some very good tips that basically solve my window cleaning problems. Excellent video. Thanks Jim!

[@dougrogers6293]

Thank you for your great presentation of cleaning glass. Learned several new techniques for a clearer smudge free glass

[@asalouros]

Awesome tutorial. Super thorough and informative. Thanks!!!

[@TheRhodes76]

Excellent video thanks Jim and appreciate your tips & advice 👍

[@mrlv8126]

Many thanks Jim for your help, advice and how to, really appreciate it. Cheers

[@SidewaysKris]

Great tutorial video Jim, nice to see a thorough process demonstration 👌👌👌👌

[@darrenmetal3338]

Takes his shoes off before entering the car then steps on the dirty floor and gets in the car lol. Great video with solid info about how to clean windows properly 🤘💪

[@simonflanders4462]

Thanks Jim, its videos like this that help poor old hobbiests like myself improve. Love it, keep them coming.

[@IMon503]

Jim, another great video. Love the product recommendations. I have a 3 series touring and the back window opening certainly helps with rear window interior cleaning

[@joevanseeters2873]

Thanks for posting this Jim. I'm sure the VAST majority of us out here in the real world truly appreciate this video. For me, as probably most others, including professional detailers, other enthusiasts, and people who just don't like washing their cars at all, WINDOWS ARE AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE! Most people would probably rather get a root canal done before doing windows, at least windows the PROPER way, meaning, actually CLEAN and STREAK FREE. Thank you for sharing your professional knowledge, experience, and hacks you've figured out over your career in detailing to make our job out here just a bit easier and more importantly, EFFECTIVE.

[@andyblakeman1]

Thank you Jim for sharing your glass cleaning knowledge. Hopefully I will get cleaner glass now!

[@chalkster4723]

Lovely work mate. Attention to detail in every sense of the word. Think I'll try some of the glass polish you mentioned. Cheers

[@subarubrat]

Big thanks for posting this comprehensive guide, Jim. 👍👍👍I will definitely be trying your method as I have never been satisfied with the results I have achieved on glass.

[@skidmarkbill]

Fantastic video , it's nice to see an expect sharing there methods and tips on how to do , Thanks Jim , always looking for better and quicker ways to do my detailing

[@greenc77]

Wow thats a detailed video.Very helpful.

[@johncullinan8041]

Great video Jim, tutorials gratefully received from this keen amateur.. enjoy all your work. Take care

[@brendankennedy1437]

Jim, great advice as per usual, great insight into going that extra mile to really finish the car off 👌🏻

[@jakell3537]

Great tutorial Jim, always wanted to have perfect glass. Keep up the good work.👍👍

[@robsrailvids8170]

Great insight into glass cleaning, appreciate it. Thankyou.

[@pjfan173]

Thank you for sharing your crazy skills and understanding that there are lots of us out here who have no problem watching 40 minutes about glass cleaning

[@kennyg4744]

Brilliant Jim. You might think this was boring, but it has been very helpful to me. I've had issues in the past when removing glass cleaner that I feel the waffle towel grabs on to the glass. So, I'm going to do a better prep now and if its still grabby, have a go at a different type towel. Thanks Jim

[@andrebassick4996]

Thank you, Jim. Great video with so much good information. Always looking forward to your next post.

[@paulhamilton6013]

Thanks for this, I was looking at adding glass coatings, you just helped me decide👍 would love to see you do reviews, pads, compounds etc. Thanks again

[@matthewsavidge6248]

Hi Jim another great vlog and great to see you doing some how too’s incredibly valuable tutoring Thankyou. You may know or someone else may have said but there is a wiper blade cheat on VW and I’m assuming Audi’s too, ignition on , activate wiper and it should stop in the up position which allows you to lift the blades clear of the screen and bonnet, clearly you’d need to do it before applying the coating etc, hope that helps, or maybe useless info lol. Thanks again 👍🏻

[@Playingbyear]

Thanks for the master class Mr White! Lots of useful tips to take away. Smile! 😃 🙏

[@tonyp3793]

Very informative, as always! Keep it up!

[@goredknight3017]

I started to watch another one of your great videos and thought maybe I would get fed up of a video this long just on one subject. Oh boy was I wrong, picked up so many tips & tricks and actually found it really enjoyable and loved every minute. I would comment on one subject of wiper jumping as my old VW Passat rear wiper always made a noise even in the rain or just a quick screen wash. Over the years I’ve had new blades being fitted by VW to get a pass on the M.O.T. This problem lasted for years until I used wiper blades uk and they picked out a Aero blade that would fit the old style and would hopefully stop the problem and also look nicer as well and would be with me next day. I was not sure and thought of just going to Halfords but they picked out the same old blade. I spoke to Wiper Blades UK again and they didn’t mind me calling twice within an hour assured me that it’s a straight forward swop and the pack would came with everything plus different types of plastic fixings.I bit the bullet and went for it and placed my order. The blades arrived well packed and once fitted I’ve not had any noises since, so yes definitely clean your glass properly but maybe just maybe changing your old style wiper blades to a newer style and this also may stop the dreaded old wiper blade noise and lifting at high speeds.

[@DarkWalkerPL]

35:00 those hips are dancing. And on the serious note. Im a detailer too and can confirm that the 100 percent of the video is useful. Nice that you dont said only about cleaning the glass but touched waterspots and coatings. This is everything about the glass you can put in 40 mins. And we all know the pain of the glass. Very good job on that video. You said that tutorials are not your best but you know how to do them. Cheers from Poland. Long time viewer, learned a lot to use myself. Cheers :D

[@hansjorgkarcher9504]

Thank you for so much tips and tricks 👍👍👍

[@elite1967]

You are One of the best and my favorite detailer never miss any small details which is all about great video thanks

[@Mickyrst43]

Watched till the very end,enjoyed it and picked up some good tips.

[@Ozzcaddy]

Thanks Jim for the in depth tutorial, thoriughly enjoyed and have learnt some new procedures and tricks. I use Gyeon Prep on the inside glass but don't follow up with any other product, I find it leaves the glass clear without any residue or smudges/smears. It is good for removing that dashboard vapor after hot weather that appears especially on the inside of windscreen from the protective products used on dashboard and surrounding trims. Cheers from Oz.

[@ToastToGo]

Just finished watching the video... thanks for the loads of information! Very good video.

[@Himoutdoors]

Hi Jim, I agree with you about the GTechniq glass cleaner. It’s a really great product that makes glass cleaning effortless. Cheers!

[@joebloggs4191]

Lots of useful tips in this video on how the get the glass spotless. I didn't realise the choice of towels was so important, that and wearing gloves!

[@paulwhellams8628]

Thoroughly enjoyed that. Who said that window cleaning is boring? Thanks mate...

[@sukhdeepvirdi2501]

Thank you, great video

[@Audittr2108]

Thanks for this Jim - lots of info to perfect my method. By the time I’m cleaning my glass, I will have taken off my gloves as I’ve finished the wet washing stage. I will now keep them on or put. A fresh pair on. I use ONR at 1:256 to clean glass as it doesn’t flash off quickly. Gives plenty of time to switch to the second cloth.

[@Dejan_23Unlimited]

Magnificent Video, Thank you ! There are few really good KZbin detailing guys Buy your glass system is one of the best 👍🏼

[@subarufreakdd]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. My biggest strugle is the glass. Thanks Jim!

[@thepauldeasy]

I went from watching the 70hour Bentley detail, to this. The best hour and 45 that I’ve ever spent on YT. And I’d do it again. Thank you for the education. 👍

[@benji185]

I know you thought this was a bit 'yawny', but actually, as an interested home amateur, I actually enjoyed it all the way through. Cheers Jim - great vid, and well shot, and edited. Your channel has a style of its own which you should be proud of. New subscriber here :-)

[@iancross5370]

Well that felt like 10mins not 40 !! Who knew it could be so interesting. Thanks Jim👍💪

[@nailbomb3]

Good stuff Jim. I hope you do more technique vids like this. Cheers mate !

[@vtecaccord96]

I just watched 43 mins of window detailing and have been schooled again! Thank you Sensei!

[@danbowdrey7753]

Great video Jim, cheers!

[@jamesbowarren4272]

Loved it thanks

[@jp2421]

So glad to see a new WhiteDetails Video! Love the content!

[@edamnaf9265]

It seems to me that "Go fast" kind of works for washing/drying the paint too....Wash a panel at a time, dry said panel as soon as possible. Move to the next panel. LOVE your channel!

[@ashharrison2447]

Great video Jim😀😀Watched your video at 2:30am very informative 😀👍Nice to see you back on channel 👍👍

[@FUBES1293]

Hi Jim. Firstly, many thanks for your content, its great to have you back. Cracking video on glass, and it would appear speed is the key, something I will be taking forward in to my cleaning regime. I have a track car (Mitsubishi Evo) and have converted the glass to lexan race windows on all but the windscreen. A few years in a they are beginning to look a little foggy and scratched in places. Do you have any recommendations for what could remove them and restore the window's transparency? Many thanks, keep up the good work sir...........

[@Royaldetailingmd]

Beautifully done. Windows are truly the most persnickety.

[@Moto-lx4xm]

Hey from Australian Jim... Another awesome video keep them coming mate...

[@DetailingBreakdown]

The gloves and quick wiping are great tips. I practice that but get lazy sometimes. I’ll be more careful in the future. Thanks for reminding me.

[@ianhops2299]

as usual another fine vlog hope your well jim

[@user-xq1ms6of5t]

Thanks Jim, really brilliant 👌😎

[@LothianValet]

Amazing how 40odd mins of glass cleaning and coatings goes. Nice to see something new with tips and tricks as always something someone going to learn With cleaning the glass i do up Nd down on outside and side to side on the inside so if you do see a small smear you know which side it is from the direction its going

[@MarioDallaRiva]

40 odd minutes watching well spent! Bravo 👏🏻

[@tonyroslund]

New to the channel, this one made me subscribe. Thanks for the tips.

[@jonathanbeale3978]

Hello Jim. Please keep up the great work 1. This is not a boring video, it is very interesting. Clean, clear glass is so important 2. I thought I was going to have spend a small fortune, however it is better cleaner and better technique (have the towels) will get great results. 3. I have had several coupes and have never though of dropping the back seats to clean the back interior window. It is a massive pain on my BMW 4 series, I will try that. Cheers Jim👍

[@kyled4156]

Very good video!! Thank you so much for doing this video👍👍

[@J1Z06]

Great video. Thank You.

[@MrAumbra]

Great video. I enjoyed it more than you probably realize so thank you very much for taking the time to feed our detail addiction! Lol

[@mennoschaefer424]

Yes finally i was waiting for this part of the car to be treated. Jim perfect video of how to clean it perfectly, thank you. BIG THUMB.

[@markwilliamson2555]

First video I’ve commented on. Brilliant hints and tips. 👍

[@peterbeattie6099]

Hi another useful video.. Like the gloves idea and working fast and not to much product.. Was struggling to get my windscreen clean getting the road grease off etc was not working. I’ve found is to use Traffic Film remover sprayed on neat onto the screen and cleaned with a paper towel and then rinsed and rinsed some more.. Made the next processes a lot easier.

[@MrCanadiandad]

I absolutely HATE cleaning the inside of the car windows, especially the windscreen. HOWEVER, I found a great product that has helped me clean glass. It has been SUPER EASY to use. Just wipe it on with a small pad, let it dry, then wipe off with a dry cloth. PERFECT clean glass each time. It is my greatest and latest find in cleaning cars. The product?? Adams Polish Brilliant Glaze!!! That's right, a product that has a love/hate relationship with paint is the secret to my expert and simple window cleaning now! Absolutely love it!!

[@laurentdal7507]

Bravo and thank you. Amazing content...

[@SilveryFoxster]

Very good video Jim. Invisible Glass make a paddle type device that makes cleaning the front and rear screen much easier.