Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup?

b_evans06 · 07-31-2006, 10:49 PM

The previous owner of my blazer was a smoker. So all of the windows are covered in a smoke like film that I cannot get off with window cleaner it just smears. Is there a stronger cleaner that you have used that will remove the film?

masssdime420 · 07-31-2006, 10:51 PM

soak the window wit windex, scrub wit steal wool and clen wit paper towels. reapeat if neccasserry (sp)??

556mm · 08-01-2006, 12:35 AM

yup invisible glass.

The Griff · 08-01-2006, 12:35 PM

if there not tinted spray it with foaming glass cleaner and then use a razor blade and it will come rigth off

clancy98 · 08-01-2006, 12:51 PM

formula 420 might work. Found at your local headshop

Mcfly Minis · 08-01-2006, 12:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by masssdime420

soak the window wit windex, scrub wit steal wool and clen wit paper towels. reapeat if neccasserry (sp)??

windex and steel wool for the win!

bg's · 08-01-2006, 04:20 PM

White vinegar is a good cleaner too. Then Invisible Glass after using the vin. It'll smell good and be clean.

Scott01 · 08-01-2006, 07:15 PM

I smoke and I use this stuff with great results.

b_evans06 · 08-02-2006, 12:03 AM

I dont know it if makes a difference but the windows have factory tint on them in my blazer. Ill give the steel wool idea a try. Thanks for all the suggestions.

2kdime · 08-02-2006, 12:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by b_evans06

I dont know it if makes a difference but the windows have factory tint on them in my blazer. Ill give the steel wool idea a try. Thanks for all the suggestions.

i wouldnt even attempt it with the tint. it could scratch it.

i smoke too and ive been looking for something to help with the windows. ill try anything except steel woll

XtremeChik20 · 08-02-2006, 10:07 AM

ArmorAll Auto Glass Cleaner It's awesome, my dad smoked, and when I would clean out his truck, windex smeared it, like yours.... I used this stuff, and it came off.... Use it once, let it dry, and repeat if necessary...... I found it at Wal-Mart for like 4 bucks....

b_evans06 · 08-02-2006, 11:47 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions and all the products. I dont think im going to use the steel wool on the windows Ill go buy a can of armorall auto glass cleaner like xtremechik suggested. Ill let you know how it works.

sr98219 · 08-03-2006, 07:37 PM

Try using a vinegar and water mix and instead of towels, use newspaper. Neither of these will streak your windows and it comes off very easily. I'm a smoker myself and have been using this combo for years.
Driveway Dreams Prez.

LoWeReDX10SiVeLy · 08-03-2006, 07:43 PM

Stoner Invisible Glass > *

tt85_GM · 08-06-2006, 12:05 AM

The factory tint is not a film, its actual tinted glass, treat it like its any other clear automotive glass.

metalgear636 · 08-13-2006, 03:47 PM

I use the stoners invisible glass and its works great. I only clean my windows maybe every 2 months and it takes the smoke right off.

masssdime420 · 08-13-2006, 08:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by b_evans06

Thanks for all the suggestions and all the products. I dont think im going to use the steel wool on the windows Ill go buy a can of armorall auto glass cleaner like xtremechik suggested. Ill let you know how it works.

steel woolk will not damage windows with factory smoked glass. only windows with window film on them

07-31-2006, 10:49 PM	#1
b_evans06 blazinb2000 Age: 21 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 400 Location: Pocahontas, Arkansas User is: OffLine	Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? The previous owner of my blazer was a smoker. So all of the windows are covered in a smoke like film that I cannot get off with window cleaner it just smears. Is there a stronger cleaner that you have used that will remove the film?
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07-31-2006, 10:51 PM	#2
masssdime420 NVR2LO Age: 25 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 700 Location: Palm Bay, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? soak the window wit windex, scrub wit steal wool and clen wit paper towels. reapeat if neccasserry (sp)??
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08-01-2006, 12:35 AM	#3
556mm &amp;lt;3 redheads Age: 27 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 26,126 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? yup invisible glass.
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The Griff Jesus Palamino Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 18,467 Location: Uncle Nutsy's Clubhouse User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? if there not tinted spray it with foaming glass cleaner and then use a razor blade and it will come rigth off
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08-01-2006, 12:51 PM	#5
clancy98 bangin Woofenhogens Age: 29 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Cbus, OH User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? formula 420 might work. Found at your local headshop
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08-01-2006, 12:52 PM	#6
Mcfly Minis Mcfly Minis inc Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,967 Location: Rochester NY User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? Quote: Originally Posted by masssdime420 soak the window wit windex, scrub wit steal wool and clen wit paper towels. reapeat if neccasserry (sp)?? windex and steel wool for the win!
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08-01-2006, 04:20 PM	#7
bg's Hard at work Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 8,260 Location: Laid out.. User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? White vinegar is a good cleaner too. Then Invisible Glass after using the vin. It'll smell good and be clean.
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08-01-2006, 07:15 PM	#8
Scott01 ZR2 member Age: 37 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,903 Location: Northeast Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? I smoke and I use this stuff with great results.
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08-02-2006, 12:03 AM	#9
b_evans06 blazinb2000 Age: 21 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 400 Location: Pocahontas, Arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? I dont know it if makes a difference but the windows have factory tint on them in my blazer. Ill give the steel wool idea a try. Thanks for all the suggestions.
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08-02-2006, 12:06 AM	#10
2kdime Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,054 Location: Blue Springs, mo. User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? Quote: Originally Posted by b_evans06 I dont know it if makes a difference but the windows have factory tint on them in my blazer. Ill give the steel wool idea a try. Thanks for all the suggestions. i wouldnt even attempt it with the tint. it could scratch it. i smoke too and ive been looking for something to help with the windows. ill try anything except steel woll
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08-02-2006, 10:07 AM	#11
XtremeChik20 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? ArmorAll Auto Glass Cleaner It's awesome, my dad smoked, and when I would clean out his truck, windex smeared it, like yours.... I used this stuff, and it came off.... Use it once, let it dry, and repeat if necessary...... I found it at Wal-Mart for like 4 bucks....
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08-02-2006, 11:47 AM	#12
b_evans06 blazinb2000 Age: 21 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 400 Location: Pocahontas, Arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? Thanks for all the suggestions and all the products. I dont think im going to use the steel wool on the windows Ill go buy a can of armorall auto glass cleaner like xtremechik suggested. Ill let you know how it works.
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08-03-2006, 07:37 PM	#13
sr98219 Driveway Dreams Prez Age: 30 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 30 Location: Rockmart, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? Try using a vinegar and water mix and instead of towels, use newspaper. Neither of these will streak your windows and it comes off very easily. I'm a smoker myself and have been using this combo for years. Driveway Dreams Prez.
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08-03-2006, 07:43 PM	#14
LoWeReDX10SiVeLy Hen oida hoti ouden oida Age: 29 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,271 Location: Winter Haven / Tampa - Sunshine State User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? Stoner Invisible Glass > *
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08-06-2006, 12:05 AM	#15
tt85_GM I AM CANADIAN Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,383 Location: Ont. Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? The factory tint is not a film, its actual tinted glass, treat it like its any other clear automotive glass.
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08-13-2006, 03:47 PM	#16
metalgear636 Private User* Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 30 Location: Valley Park, MO User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? I use the stoners invisible glass and its works great. I only clean my windows maybe every 2 months and it takes the smoke right off.
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08-13-2006, 08:17 PM	#17
masssdime420 NVR2LO Age: 25 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 700 Location: Palm Bay, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Whats the best product for cleaning windows with smoke buildup? Quote: Originally Posted by b_evans06 Thanks for all the suggestions and all the products. I dont think im going to use the steel wool on the windows Ill go buy a can of armorall auto glass cleaner like xtremechik suggested. Ill let you know how it works. steel woolk will not damage windows with factory smoked glass. only windows with window film on them
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