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So, once you get the fog off (most likely outgassing as stated earlier), you need to take care of the source. The outgassing happens as the plastics oxidize, a process speeded up in sunlight. You can slow down the outgassing by using the correct plastic treatment i.e. 303 I had absolutely no window fogging since treating the interior with 303 over a year ago.
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Originally Posted by Blaaz
It's due to aspiration. Stop breathing and the problem goes away! ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Actually, I have heard that diluted vinegar sprayed on the glass wiped clean with newspaper works.
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Actually, I have heard that diluted vinegar sprayed on the glass wiped clean with newspaper works.
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I did the newspaper trick tonight (with windex), wow!! it really works easy. One quick wipe and not a single streak, I change my mind, I am into windows now.
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You forget he lives in Flordia where it rains all the time and theHumidity is high.
I live near the beach and have to clean constently the inside window. It's the salt air.
I live near the beach and have to clean constently the inside window. It's the salt air.
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My window fogs ALL THE TIME, i put Rainx anti fog on and omg it was the worst thing i ever did to my car. I put it on about 2 weeks ago i still can't get it off! i dunno what to do!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by rx8wannahave
Thanks everyone, I"ll try the news paper and amonia free stuff cause I'm nearly blind at night when a cars lights hits my windshield.
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The best remedy is just plain old vinager and paper towels. Then use a newspaper to make it sparkling clear! Cost is about $.85 Then you can have a salad afterwards....:D
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Personally.... I like Glass Plus. I have no idea what is in that stuff but it cleans just about anything.
If the problem is oil on the outside of the windshield it is probably just road goo. The best way to get rid of it is probably to was the window with something like Dawn Dishwashing Liquid. Just keep in mind that it will also take the wax off of your car. So be prepared to rewax the car as well.
Between waxings I use Eagle One's Wax-as-you-Dry stuff. The nice thing is that this stuff goes right on the windows as well as the body. I have found that not only do my wipers perform better since the water beads on the windows, but it is easier to clean now.
If the problem is oil on the outside of the windshield it is probably just road goo. The best way to get rid of it is probably to was the window with something like Dawn Dishwashing Liquid. Just keep in mind that it will also take the wax off of your car. So be prepared to rewax the car as well.
Between waxings I use Eagle One's Wax-as-you-Dry stuff. The nice thing is that this stuff goes right on the windows as well as the body. I have found that not only do my wipers perform better since the water beads on the windows, but it is easier to clean now.
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oil/plasticizer
It is oil/plasticizer film. Hard to get rid of. Armorall and UV protectants and plastics emit these and it coats the windows. If you have tinted windows do not use amonia sp .... Check at some of the auto stores for some heavy duty stuff (windex my fav. w/o tint) and clean and clean again. The newspaper trick works well w/o tinted windows.
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use Stoner's invisible glass cleaner, once you have it very clean use Zaino Z6 detail spray (very light amount, a little goes a long way) with a microfiber towel inside and out, this combo rocks
newspaper/vinegar is an old house window cleaning combo that works very well EXCEPT vinegar is an acid and may cause issueslongterm if you get it into areas inside a car and newspaper can scratch glass if you're not careful
newspaper/vinegar is an old house window cleaning combo that works very well EXCEPT vinegar is an acid and may cause issueslongterm if you get it into areas inside a car and newspaper can scratch glass if you're not careful
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Originally Posted by rotten42
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Originally Posted by RX8SaxMan
It works because pretty much all paper towels and rags have substances added to make them softer. Those substances cause streaking, and they aren't present in newspaper.
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Originally Posted by Navybeardbb
My window fogs ALL THE TIME, i put Rainx anti fog on and omg it was the worst thing i ever did to my car. I put it on about 2 weeks ago i still can't get it off! i dunno what to do!!!!!!!!
Yeah mine is sooo fucked up rainx sucks! It has gotten worst.
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I think the rain-x for the outside works great. The only thing is after a few applications it builds up and does the opposite of what its supposed to do. Rubbing your window down with rubbing alcohol will give you a clean slate for rain-x.
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The best thing is denatured alcohol and a terry cloth rag that has not been cleaned with laundry softener or dryer sheets. It removes EVERYTHING. Inside and out. I always clean the outside before replacing wipers - make a huge difference. Be careful around seals though as it can dry them up with too much contact.
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