Windshield Cleaning in Direct a Sun? Is It Possible?

[@Joey-bj6vm]

When you dropped that towel and went ohhh that sounded exactly like me I that everytime I drop something lol!

[@kirkwilson5900]

This is my hardest challenge of mobile detailing. I'm paying attention Phil thank you.

[@MirandaDetailing]

You can do it!

[@Joey-bj6vm]

After years of practice as Mercedes lot attendant I developed a good way. I prefer alcohol but can make any glass cleaner work. Standard microfibers work for me don't need glass specific towels but they are nice. I use a magic eraser and 2 towels, the initial and the buff. Go around and do alcohol 2 to 3 times without checking or buffing for streaks. Immediately buff it after that 2nd or 3rd time and the only missed spots I'd ever find were around the edges and easy to buff over once again. This helped me to not get in and out of the car to check as many times

[@fpswick8458]

My current process I got from one of your product videos. ManettsMegaShine Glass cleaner. Insanely easy to use, and leaves protection behind. I use TRC or Microfiber Madness waffle weaves. Towels to me are totally worth to go for the top of the line/expensive products. Makes my job easier while keeping me un-frustrated and makes any job go much smoother when the person isn't getting frustrated.

[@chrisingleton3282]

Thanks mate I had my first OFFICIAL detail yesterday it was a 36°c (Australia) I think I actually made the windscreen worse, I explained to the customer that it's way too hot to be using chemicals on the glass I did the best I could. It's been playing on me bad that the rest of the car was immaculate but the first thing you look at when you drive is obviously the windscreen so I decided to do some research. Alot of videos had 10 different steps but the aircon idea is simple yet brilliant. That has litterally changed how I look at windscreens from now on. I never comment on anything I just like and skip on but the dreaded windscreen is my biggest fear of detailing. Thanks as I said simple but brilliant

[@MirandaDetailing]

That’s awesome man! Glad this helped!! 😎👍🏼

[@nathanrobinson3257]

Using the back side of your hand works so well

[@christopherweir9419]

Back windscreens are always a PITA! I use the Stoners handle tool, but my partner made many triangle bonnets out of my window cloths so that I am always using good cloths. I use the A/C as well in winter to help evaporate the window cleaner away.

[@jaykuykendall7660]

Great stuff as always Phil. I typically use the method I learned from Larry Kosilla at AMMO NYC. Put one knee in the passenger seat, lean over the center console area and support myself with my left hand in the driver seat while using my right arm to clean the entire windshield. It typically allows unrestricted access without the steering wheel getting in the way, depending on the vehicle. It’s probably a little more cumbersome than your method, especially if your arms don’t reach all the way to where the dash meets the glass, but seems to work for me. I enjoy your videos sir, as a professional detailer myself I appreciate not only how hard the job is but how hard it would be (for me) to constantly be having to move cameras around as well, thank you for sharing!

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

Phil, For glass cleaning, outside glass, as a maintenance wash, I use ONR first, then use Rain X Waterless wash. It will put a layer of protection without leaving a film on windshield. It's also great to improve the speed of slow windows when opening or closing. For interior glass, I use Stoner's Invisible Glass with two towels. I spray onto microfiber towel, wipe clean & other towel to dry. For DEEP cleaning exterior glass, I will polish glass with an auto polish when I am polishing the car. Then clean with an IPA mix. The apply Rain X Waterless Wash & or Rain X. For tough marks on glass, interior or exterior, I may use a magic eraser first? For non professionals, like me, you can pick up inexpensive microfiber towels from Costco, better than Walmart or some auto stores?

[@philippeprince115]

Great tip with using the back of the hand Phil thanks i will be trying that

[@karlysleambersley1761]

Just realized I wasn't subscribed. Thought I was this who time since your videos show up.

[@sukhdeepvirdi2501]

Thank you great tips, all the way from the UK

[@jrjr8738]

Thanks bro I had a bad day haha The windshield stayed foggy and I had no window cleaner or extra towels just my normal drying towels

[@caseycampbell245]

Great video Phil. THANKS!!👍👍

[@extremeoptimumautodetailin6616]

Hello phil thats awesome thats exactly what I do its great I just add a quick detailer for the inside a damp rag nice to say hello William from extreme optimum auto detailing pr god bless be safe see in the next one

[@1955superchevy]

Usually don't comment on videos but wanted to let you no have tryed many ways cleaning windshield your way worked so easy cleaned it very nicely thanks for the tip

[@MirandaDetailing]

That’s awesome to hear!! 😎👍🏼

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great job phil

[@MyGuyKirby]

Good tips, I use the Stoner’s tool and yes the bonnets are not perfect

[@om3973]

I use stoners tool as well I usally just put regular microfiber over the bonnet I dunno if that will help you out

[@baklash6079]

I use the Stoner tool and one I got from Walmart. I wrap a microfiber around it and clip the back with a small plastic potato chip bag clip to keep it tight and in place.

[@b374mxg]

I’ve been using ADG Wipeout diluted to 256:1 Woks great and leaves some protection

[@MirandaDetailing]

Excellent! I used to use that also and it’s great!! Thanks for sharing that!

[@MrChuckwagon55]

I just bought a bunch of stuff from car supply warehouse & told them I found out about them from you. They got great prices & free shipping is awesome. This was a phenomenal video that was a game changer for me. Thanks for making it.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks so much! That’s awesome!

[@nicksdragon6929]

That is a good technique, thanks.

[@marioskosmidhs9454]

Great video phil

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Right, there are lots of methods to clean windshields. I have ozone water filter which is almost like distilled water and use it with a towel to remove the grime from inside or outside. Also, use 50/50 water/alcohol or Stoner's or any window cleaner without ammonia. Hope you get your internet connection soon. Say hi to your dad Sam and wifey from me. Hope we can see wifey on more videos giving tips also from a female or partner in business perspective since there are more couples like D1 and female detailers like Attention to Details /Chelsea who are either getting starting or are professionals like yours too. Xoxo from Puerto Rico 👍🇵🇷

[@MirandaDetailing]

Great tips! Will do! Thanks

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@MirandaDetailing Sorry about your cat Mr. death and hope you can have another one alike that was so cuddly and a star on your videos.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thank you man! We really miss him!!!

[@noelmartinez2396]

I just usually just wet my towel with water get it damped and go over it on the window and then buff off with a separate clean towel just have to work fast since the sun pretty easy 💪🏻

[@toxicninjagaming]

Another great video. You finally get some internet set up at the new house? 👌🏻

[@MirandaDetailing]

Not yet. I was able to upload on my phone...it just took hours!!

[@richardseem7948]

great video and tips Phil. u wanted 2 say cleaning inside windshield sucks ass.lol.hope u and family are doing well and stayn safe. b well buddy

[@TheDex302]

Magic eraser with some apc works great for inside of windshield to cut through greasy hazy grime. I found super Clean leaves too much of a residue. then follow up with quality glass cleaner.

[@saulsifuentes3546]

When you say start with a damp towel are you setting it and adding glass cleaner to it as well?

[@MirandaDetailing]

You can add a little glass cleaner to it. But usually it’s just water dampened.

[@Sheldon_Classen]

Great tips. Do you ever polish glass with a DA machine? If so what technique and chemicals do you use?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks....I do polish glass with a da sometimes, but not really remove hazing or wiper scratches. I do it really deep clean the glass before i protect it.

[@platinumautoglasswindowtin88]

Carpro Ceriglass and either a DA or orbital polisher. Tape the edges of the glass

[@2ndamendment2death72]

My biggest issue I work in direct sunlight at 80f 90f 100f

[@sidVargas949]

Dude windows are so hard!!!

[@om3973]

I use ipa and onr spray towels down with both usally bit more onr then ipa helps glide along glass clean if that that dosent fully work I'll go in with stoners glass cleaner after but first method usally does it

[@RaldasDetails]

Great 👍🏼!!

[@wescourt9661]

I use steam and lots of cheap towels

[@davidvilla9449]

Hey Phil, I'm really in the market on purchasing a water pressure gun. What are your suggestions?

[@MirandaDetailing]

I have been using this and love it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2Kyp6ywncamjpY

[@davidvilla9449]

@@MirandaDetailing thank you so much Phil 👍🏻👍🏻

[@koioo2]

try that tool got one

[@jasonamic]

i see some detailers talking about IPA but is IPA safe for tinted glass ?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Oh yeah it is. It’s just diluted isopropyl alcohol which is in most glass cleaners. It’s ammonia that is not safe for tint. 😎👍🏼

[@jasonamic]

OK thank you Phil !

[@Red__Hot]

I have a question that I'm hoping someone can give some insight on. I use a two towel method and typically a 50/50 mix of IPA, first pass with a "glass towel" and second with a microfiber for the final buffing. I am finding no matter how new the microfiber towel is that I am buffing with, in certain cases it will leave large amounts of lint behind. In other cases it will not. The constant seems to be that the glass feels like it is "catching" on the towel when it will leave lint and easily glides across it when it doesn't leave lint. Could this be that the glass isn't fully cleaned or something with static? Thoughts?

[@MirandaDetailing]

I have found that to be the case also with certain glass. I’m not sure completely but I believe it has to do with the glass manufacturers. Because it’s so inconsistent...it’s not the towel or cleaner or if it’s clean or not. I believe there are different grades of glass that are made slightly different. OR....I also think that when windshields especially are installed they are stored in building or trucks that may be exposed to certain things like overspray from,,,who knows where. That could happen also and leave particles on the glass that catch lint when cleaning. But all of these are simply educated guesses. Maybe someone will come in with a better answer.

[@Red__Hot]

@@MirandaDetailing hmmm... I could definitely see either of those possibilities being the case. I might try to take note of what the year, make and models of the cars I have this issue with. Maybe there is a trend there with certain manufacturers or years of production. What’s your solution to this?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Is ally we will try all sorts of towels until one works. We have found the super thin nap glass towels as a final wipe will help pick up any remaining lint.

[@DanielsAutoDetailing]

Sonax Glass cleaner... thank me later

[@MirandaDetailing]

I just got some too. But honestly it’s more technique then chemical. Have you used it in direct sun and heat?

[@DanielsAutoDetailing]

Miranda Detailing yes I have and darn near perfect results each time first try.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Awesome. I had a chance to use it today but inside my garage. Really nice stuff. But certainly a boutique product. It’s pricey but nice.

[@SupremeKid98]

MAKE A BOX

[@MirandaDetailing]

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[@CAPTJ696]

I think the thought process is a square almost like 2x2 polish method. I could be wrong though.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Oh I see. Perhaps it was lost in translation. Either way I guess. But I tackle each side of the windshield which is roughly 2x2 or 3x3 foot area.