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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Default What do lot use to clean the windows on your motor?

It's the one thing I hate being dirty/smeary but it's also the one thing I hate doing!

I use a glass cleaner and some kitchen roll.

Anything better out there that does a pucka job?

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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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u get a nice shine if you finish them off with white vinegar on a cloth makes them very sparkly

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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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clean the glass with soapy water then give them a good rub with a bit of newspaper
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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yeh get the vinegar on them it does the trick but dont use to much cos your mota will smell like a chippy
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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I do as Guzzler said!

However also heard the vingear job before does good job! though not tried it YET.
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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Newspaper eh? Hmmm, might give that go.

Not sure about the vinegar... LOL @ smelling like a chippy!
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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I use a normal window cleaner and always newspaper as it dont smear.
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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the school kid bunking off at the traffic lights does WONDERS with his dirty sponge and dirty t-shirt to dry em off

ive tried but i aint got his experience to have that skill
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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I borrow this blue colour stuff of the valeters at work, spray on then wipe off with newspaper
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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If it's gunked up and dirty, use methylated spirits with a soft cloth first [you'll be surprised how black the cloth gets even on a clean window], then do what Guzzler said
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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I don't wash the fiesta, let dirt hold it together


However, the wipers do a good job at clearing dead pigeon splats and the like
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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Sounds like newspapers the way to go!

Cheers lads
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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i have got this old bmw T-shirt i found, its really nice for cleaning
my windows
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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lick them?
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