Time to clean the windshield, inside

[Chip]

After 16 months and 25,000 miles, I really need to wash the windshield on the inside. I’ve been dreading and avoiding this task, unsure how I’m gonna reach way up front over the front-lawn size dashboard. But, gotta be able to see.

 

I’d be interested to know if anybody has any hints for cleaning inside windshield, beyond windex and paper towels.

 

I’m surprised that search didn’t turn up any threads on this topic. Am I the only one thinking this is a daunting task? I know, I know, just quit complaining and go do it.

[mrtn]

I have very long arms so it has not been an issue. The first move would be soaking a  rag in diluted dishwashing fluid and rubbing as far you can standing up outside the car, then inside. Finish up with windex+paper, polish with a clean and dry rag.

[Double Nickels]

 

 

A microfiber wand helps.

 

 

 

 

 

Sprayway is a popular product.

 

[Chip]

Sometimes if I just quit complaining and start doing… cleaning the window took some bending, twisting, upside-down elbow grease and stretched arms, but I got it done with regular windex and paper towels.

 

Inside windows get a film on them that smears and is hard to get off. Always wondered what it is. It took two washes and polishing, but very nice to have clear vision, at least for now.

[Fifty150]

8 hours ago, Chip said:

Always wondered what it is.

 

 

Human exhaust.  The stuff you breathe out.  

[MLB]

On 11/7/2022 at 1:21 AM, Fifty150 said:

 

 

Human exhaust.  The stuff you breathe out.  

 

The plastics in the dash and elsewhere are frequently outgassing from heat of the sun.

Find Windex very inadequate for inside windshield.  The auto window sprays are very good, more alcohol I think, cuts the grime much easier.