Best way of cleaning rear window

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Sat 10 Mar 2007 18:40
Best way of cleaning rear window - Ford Dagenham
Hello Fellow Backroomers.

I have a quick question.

What is the best method of cleaning the rear heated window without breaking the lines?

I have to admit I know its wrong but I have used Mr Muscle and it fogs up after a few uses of the rear heated screen.


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(iam not a mechanic)
Martin Winters
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Sat 10 Mar 2007 18:59
Best way of cleaning rear window - George Porge
All my glass gets cleaned with vinegar in hot water with a wring dry type sponge cloth
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Sat 10 Mar 2007 19:42
Best way of cleaning rear window - Keith S
Microfibre cloth seems to be excellent. Doesnt leave any streaking behind at all.
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Sun 11 Mar 2007 16:56
Best way of cleaning rear window - L'escargot
Microfibre cloth seems to be excellent.


Microfibre cloth sticks to my rough fingers. Eugh!
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Sat 10 Mar 2007 19:43
Best way of cleaning rear window - Ford Dagenham
Hello Dox

Thankyou for your reply.

I take it that this method is a much safer one that does not disturb the heated window element.
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Martin Winters
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Sat 10 Mar 2007 20:02
Best way of cleaning rear window - Stuartli
AutoGlym glass cleaner (the best product of its type I've ever used) plus application with kitchen roll followed by a big, soft cloth to wipe clean and leave sparklingly clear.

Exactly the same result with the windscreen.
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Sat 10 Mar 2007 22:35
Best way of cleaning rear window - AlastairW
The cleanest I ever saw the rear window in my old Fiesta was just after a local yob had lobbed a rock (from MY rockery) through it. The replacement was lovely and clean!
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Sun 11 Mar 2007 16:38
Best way of cleaning rear window - BobbyG
Thought the heater element was inside the glass?
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Sun 11 Mar 2007 16:53
Best way of cleaning rear window - JH
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no, it's on the surface on the inside. The Ford heated front screen element is, I think, inside. So when you clean the glass be gentle, don't use anything abrasive and it's a good idea to use a horizontal motion rather than vertical.

Other good tips include, buy a hatchback. It's a pain in a saloon.

JH
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Sun 11 Mar 2007 20:50
Best way of cleaning rear window - Citroënian {P}
Following a previous recommendation by Stuartl, I got some AutoGlym glass cleaner and it really is excellent.

I'd wholeheartedly recommend it, it even smells nice!!!
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Mon 12 Mar 2007 07:42
Best way of cleaning rear window - Mad Maxy
Another vote for Autoglym here.
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