[330Stevie]

Hi all,
Wondering what you all clean windscreen with?
Mine is smeary all the time when wet, not to the point I can’t see but just really annoying.
When cleaning the car the windscreen gets a good jetwash blast, damn good clean with car shampoo, then when dry I’ve tried rainex, window cleaner and a few other glass products, including cleaning the wiper blades. Nothing really works.

Any suggestions?
Screen wash is always bmw brand

[Iancognito]

Autoglym works for me. Glass cleaner and/or glass polish seems to work a treat. Don't over-apply the polish though as that would create lots of dust.

[goodbyalfa]

New wipers every 12-18 months.
Can't beat it

[a.summers86]

Originally Posted by 330Stevie

Hi all,
Wondering what you all clean windscreen with?
Mine is smeary all the time when wet, not to the point I can’t see but just really annoying.
When cleaning the car the windscreen gets a good jetwash blast, damn good clean with car shampoo, then when dry I’ve tried rainex, window cleaner and a few other glass products, including cleaning the wiper blades. Nothing really works.

Any suggestions?
Screen wash is always bmw brand

I had mine ceramic coated along with the paintwork and its really good at clearing without streaks and beads really well.

Obviously there is a cost to that but it is the best solution - along with new wiper blades.

[HeebieJeebies]

Also have ceramic coating on my windscreen, try this product:

https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/produ...ef=3377:383826

[sync24]

Really does sound like you need to replace the blades.

[UnluckySaxon]

Angelwax glass cleaner, H2Go and their screenwash plus new wipers every year - Top job!

[PegasusDriver]

You need to polish it to remove the build up of traffic film/acid rain/fallout/water spots which will reveal a perfectly clear and smooth glass surface. Follow up with a dedicated glass coating(never a paint coating) or something like rain x if the coating is too expensive. After that it should stay clean with normal washing, and you can also use a glass cleaner like invisible glass to keep it clean.

[FluffyCat]

Originally Posted by PegasusDriver

You need to polish it to remove the build up of traffic film/acid rain/fallout/water spots which will reveal a perfectly clear and smooth glass surface. Follow up with a dedicated glass coating(never a paint coating) or something like rain x if the coating is too expensive. After that it should stay clean with normal washing, and you can also use a glass cleaner like invisible glass to keep it clean.

Good comment about the polishing.

These are the products I use and when:

Deep Clean and/or removing old coatings like Rain-X = CarPlan CeriGlass Polish

Water spots = Distilled Vinegar mixed 50/50 with distilled water.

General Cleaning = Isopropyl Alcohol mixed 50/50 with distilled water. (Note: can dry out rubber, so avoid wipers and rubber seals imo)

Quick Cleaning + Wipers = Autoglym Fast Glass

Also tend to replace wipers every 6 – 12 months.

If you do a proper deep clean and replace the wipers and it’s still smearing, the glass could be badly scratched, or the wiper arm tension needs adjusting.

[Bianchi Dave]

Originally Posted by UnluckySaxon

Angelwax glass cleaner, H2Go and their screenwash plus new wipers every year - Top job!

Second this, H2Go is brilliant stuff. Only use BMW screenwash though (well documented why!)

[RichardM]

Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

New wipers every 12-18 months.
Can't beat it

Agreed. My car is 17 months old, only 10k miles, but I can tell the wipers need replacing now

[cramsnik]

Try some Wire Wool extra-fine 0000 grade with some autoglym glass polish, go over it twice and in between passes give it a wipe over with isopropyl spray.

Should get most of the cack off and give you a fresh base for whatever you decide to protect/coat it with.... and then replace the wipers

[lnlyssg]

I echo the new wiper blades comments. I don't do anything special really, I just wash the windows when I wash the car and every few months put some H2Go on. Not had any streak issues so far.

[boristhebold]

New wiper blades every year as in this climate with all the rain we have been getting they don't last as long

[330Stevie]

Thanks all
Must confess blades are a couple of years old, thoughts they’d be ok still but makes sense.
What blades are you folks using?

[Bianchi Dave]

Originally Posted by 330Stevie

Thanks all
Must confess blades are a couple of years old, thoughts they’d be ok still but makes sense.
What blades are you folks using?

OEM, or Valeo Silencio VF371 - they make the OEM also iirc. Can usually get them on Amazon

[boristhebold]

Originally Posted by Bianchi Dave

OEM, or Valeo Silencio VF371 - they make the OEM also iirc. Can usually get them on Amazon

I second that now on Amazon for £26.75

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silencio-VM...04P1IIP4&psc=1

[Bianchi Dave]

Originally Posted by boristhebold

I second that now on Amazon for £26.75

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silencio-VM...04P1IIP4&psc=1

Great price but I'd be careful with that link as the VF371 are not listed there.

[330Stevie]

Thanks, went valeo, £30 from euro car parts. Made it slightly better, but stillfar from perfect. Breaking out the glass polish if dry tomorrow

[Bianchi Dave]

Originally Posted by 330Stevie

Thanks, went valeo, £30 from euro car parts. Made it slightly better, but stillfar from perfect. Breaking out the glass polish if dry tomorrow

Carpro Ceriglass is great stuff, even takes out the lighter scratches. Kit comes with a few polishing blocks so it can be done by hand - its bloody hard work, but results are worth it -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CarPro-Ceri.../dp/B00P12A1N8

[Vilus]

I have been experimenting with various Car Detailing products in the last six months trying to work out what is best for me.

By far the most amazing product I have come across is Bilt Hamber Traceless Super Wetting Glass Cleaner,

https://bilthamber.com/product/trace-less/

It is Witchcraft!

After a couple of cleans with this stuff my glass inside and out is spotless. I have opted not to put a coating on the glass, because a quick spray and wipe keeps it spotless. I use it in the house too. My humble opinion, but I haven't found anything as quick and easy to use that gives required results.

[Bianchi Dave]

Originally Posted by Vilus

I have been experimenting with various Car Detailing products in the last six months trying to work out what is best for me.

By far the most amazing product I have come across is Bilt Hamber Traceless Super Wetting Glass Cleaner,

https://bilthamber.com/product/trace-less/

It is Witchcraft!

After a couple of cleans with this stuff my glass inside and out is spotless. I have opted not to put a coating on the glass, because a quick spray and wipe keeps it spotless. I use it in the house too. My humble opinion, but I haven't found anything as quick and easy to use that gives required results.

Thanks, will look into that

On a serious note, I have been using Carchem Clarity Glass Cleaner/Polish for a number of years with good results. I think Carchem may have folded but still a few resellers about.

I used to use their 1:1500 shampoo also, it smelled of Cola