When you’re detailing your car, cleaning the glass is like putting icing on a cake. It’s the last thing you do, but it makes the finished project stand out. Nothing makes a beautifully detailed and buffed finish sparkle like clean, crystal clear windows. And let’s not forget the safety factor. Clean windows improve visibility.

There are two schools of thought on window cleaning: those who like to do all the inside windows, then the outsides and those who like to move around the vehicle, completing one window at a time. Each group swears their method is more efficient, but the bottom line is either method will provide the same results. It’s really a matter of personal preference. 

When it comes to the actual cleaning, however; the technique, products and supplies you use to clean the glass in your vehicle will make a significant difference in the professional quality of the finished result. Follow these tips to put that final sparkle to your next detailing job:

• When cleaning or detailing your vehicle, always do the glass last.
• Work on dry windows out of the sun. Sun can cause glass cleaners to evaporate too quickly, leaving an unsightly residue.
• Never use household glass cleaners like Windex to detail windows. Most contain ammonia which can dry out plastic, rubber, vinyl and leather. Products containing ammonia should never be used on tinted windows. Water alone will not cut through stubborn spots or bug residue. Always use a glass cleaner specially formulated for auto window detailing like Meguiar’s NXTT Generation Glass Cleaner.
• Use a microfiber towel to clean and buff. Microfiber is engineered to prevent lint. Its high absorbency prevents streaking during cleaning and buffing. Moisten the towel and apply a gentle scrubbing motion to remove debris and contaminants. To fully clean the glass, use long, sweeping strokes with a moist towel to wipe entire surface vertically, then horizontally.
• Buff away remaining moisture with a dry towel.
• Remember to roll windows down to get the upper edges.
• When cleaning the lower edge of the inside front and back windows, holding the towel with the back of your hand may produce better results.
• Don’t forget to check the wiper blades as you wipe them off. Replace when they show signs of wear.

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