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Tool to clean inner windshield??? (1/24)
 1/23/07 12:40pm
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We all know what a pain-in-the-butt it is to clean the inside windshield on any modern car, especially down at the bottom.

I saw on some forum somewhere that there is a special tool to get down in there and easily get out that gunk in the inner part down there.

Does anyone on here know anything about this ingenious invention????

Dave
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 1/23/07 1:08pm
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If your talking about the thing that looks like the bottom of an iron on a handle, yep, I have one..  Bottom line, give me your 20.00 instead of the autoparts store.  This way you wont be cursing everytime you look at it in the unused gadget box.  Kevin. 
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 1/23/07 1:40pm
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I have never seen what you are talking about, but the price and description rings a bell.... What's it called?

I heard on some forum that it was really great.... I have a CTS-V that is a real pain to get to.... I'll drop by Advanced Auto Parts and see if I can see one.....

I wish you would have said it was wonderful!!!!

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 1/23/07 11:45pm
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Here's a link to one on eBay: The Glass Master
 
Sounds like a good idea, but yeah, it would probably just end up sitting in a box with my California Car Duster.
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 1/23/07 11:45pm
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 1/24/07 9:44am
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Yep thats it, mine is from Griots and its a waste of money
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 1/24/07 1:26pm
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"Paint stick, and a clean towel..."

Now I already have all that, sounds like "the bomb",no need t0 make a FLAPS run. I'll try it!

Dave
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 1/24/07 1:28pm
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I checked out the pic PSU linked on e-bay and I'm gonna do the paint stick trick......

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 1/24/07 3:19pm
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Just my .02, pick up some microfiber towels for cleaning glass.  I have never been able to clean windows without making them look worse than they were before, but even with just a water spray the microfiber towels do a great job  Thumbs%20Up

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 1/24/07 5:03pm
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PSU....

Dumb question..... What is a microfiber towell and where do I find them???

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 1/24/07 6:46pm
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Basically, microfiber is a very fine, soft, synthetic material.  It makes great towels for car care (if you keep them clean!) because of its ability to attract and hold dust and dirt particles, and doesn't "micromar" surfaces like glass, paint, etc. 
 
Any car care store or website should have some microfiber towels for sale.  If you follow that eBay link above into the seller's store, you will find a few for sale.  I got some for cheap a couple months ago at a local "Dollar General" store, just for my windows (I always carry a small one around for my glasses!).  I even saw a  package of them for sale on QVC the other night  Big%20smile
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 1/24/07 7:44pm
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PSU,

Thanks, I'll check that out starting at Dollar General....

Never could find the e-bay link tho'....

Dave
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 1/24/07 7:53pm
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Here they are on eBay: microfiber package
 
Of course, I think they were only 3/$3 at Dollar Gen LOL
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 1/25/07 1:50am
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They're proud of them things, huh???

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 1/26/07 4:34pm
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Thanx fellers... got 'er done....

Microfiber towells, "Invisible Glass", and a 5 gallon paint stir stick, all from Wally World.....

Looks great in the daylight but the pudding's proof will show up at night....

It'll last a lot longer now that I have quit smoking....

Dave
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 1/27/07 5:19am
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Invisble Glass is a great product, Sprayway is supposed to be just as good.  With the microfiber towels sometimes I don't even use any cleaning products, just wipe the glass directly with the towel.
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 1/27/07 1:02pm
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I don't think dry would have gotten 'er done with mine, didn't even attempt.... Like I said... I smoked in the thing for months. Now that I quit the car still smells like an ashtray after 2 smoke-free months.....

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 1/27/07 4:43pm
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Congrats Automr8...so will you.
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 4/20/07 11:22pm
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Next time you visit your painless dentist,  ask him if he would'nt mind ordering you some Citrus spray from his catalog. It's pure citrus oils that really kills odors.

Spray that on your carpet and the stench will leave forever.
 
Congrats....you'll never regret. It's been twelve years for me and I tell myself everyday that I hate those things with a passion,,,,just in case.
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 4/20/07 11:43pm
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ShockedShocked...........Dave, you smoked in your Vette............ShockedShocked
 
ClapClapClap..........and you QUIT smoking...............ClapClapClap.......excellent!Thumbs%20Up


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 4/23/07 3:26pm
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Yeah Mick.... I gave it up, haven't had so much as a drag since Thanksgiving, even put the pipe down I have been smoking for 50 years. I just got tired of coughing.... Cat has slowed down to around 2 packs a month.....

I'm not sure which smells worse, citrus or ashtrays...... My original post was from back in January and the ashtray smell has pretty much gone away....

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 4/23/07 4:33pm
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[QUOTE=PSU 98] 
Sounds like a good idea, but yeah, it would probably just end up sitting in a box with my California Car Duster.
[/QUOTE]
 
I must be the only one in the world that actually uses my California car duster! Embarrassed LOL
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 4/25/07 8:30pm
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Sorry Autom8r....
 
Just trying to help. You won't here from me again.
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 4/26/07 4:00pm
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Jay....

Actually I was at my "painless" dentist yesterday for a cleaning and asked about it. The ashtray stench hasn't left my houseboat yet. He said he had never heard of the stuff as a dental supply.

Any other ideas for a source? I Googled it up and only found citrus spray adhesive remover at Target.

DaveAutom8r2007-04-26 13:03:23
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