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    Im trying to clean the windows on the GTP and they are nasty, invisible glass got the surface stuff off but that's it, tried a claybar, no luck.
    The driver side window also has paper stuck to it from window stickers, I cant get off.

    Whats the strongest/ best stuff I can use to remove the grime, waterspots and stickers?
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    believe it or not try some tooth paste and some 0000 steal wool in soapy water
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    Stickers? Try WD-40

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    Take a razor blade holding it at an angle and use any type of glass cleaner as lube and clean your windows with it. Watch this video as well:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4WwOrkgXlc
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    Brake-kleen. I use that sh!t on everything! LOL

    Ad a razor blade to the mix and you should have clean glass in no time.
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    Paint prep degreaser, solvent based. Such as PPG's DX330. 3M's general purpose adhesive remover is a bit milder and is commonly sold OTC in quarts. Follow with Sprayway glass cleaner and wads of newspaper. Mild paint polishes or cleaner / wax type products don't seem to hurt glass, just don't try gritty rubbing compound. As mentioned, good quality 0000 steel wool is safe if used gently and lubed with glass cleaner. None of this would really be safe to try on film tint.
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    Adhesive remover.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hockeybawler View Post
    Take a razor blade holding it at an angle and use any type of glass cleaner as lube and clean your windows with it. Watch this video as well:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4WwOrkgXlc
    One of the best videos to watch on prepping glass.
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    I've always had the best luck with Goo Gone and a razor blade. I let the Goo soak for about 10 minutes, then the sticker generally scrapes right off. Then Invisible Glass does a great job of cleaning the remaining goo off.

    Just remember, if you have to do the inside of your rear windshield, be very careful about the rear defogger.
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    It probably goes without saying but... if using a razor blade, always start with a freshly unwrapped brand new and clean blade. Plastic razor blades are also available.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Guz View Post
    One of the best videos to watch on prepping glass.
    I agree, very expensive products from him but the man knows his stuff and is very informative. Personally I am a fan of Adams Polishes. Seems to work well for myself.
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    The razor blade isn't going to ruin the factory tint?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 04lss View Post
    The razor blade isn't going to ruin the factory tint?

    Are you trying to clean the inside or outside of the windows? If you have tint and are trying to clean the inside of the windows, you need to ignore everything said above.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeadfootCJ7 View Post
    Are you trying to clean the inside or outside of the windows? If you have tint and are trying to clean the inside of the windows, you need to ignore everything said above.
    For sure. I thought he got a no parking here sticker or something like that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 04lss View Post
    The razor blade isn't going to ruin the factory tint?
    It will speed up the tint removal process. LOL
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeadfootCJ7 View Post
    Are you trying to clean the inside or outside of the windows? If you have tint and are trying to clean the inside of the windows, you need to ignore everything said above.

    outside, and im not sure what kind of sticker it was theres just little pieces of paper stuck to window, that haven't been coming off.
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    If you don't have tint on the outside the technique in the video will work just fine. 3M adhesive remover or goo gone will help loosen the adhesive. A heat gun also helps.

    Glass cleaner alone will not remove it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Guz View Post
    If you don't have tint on the outside the technique in the video will work just fine. 3M adhesive remover or goo gone will help loosen the adhesive. A heat gun also helps.

    Glass cleaner alone will not remove it.

    in addition to the sticker residue, there are a crap load of waterspots
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    I've always used WD-40 and it works great on adhesive, plus almost everyone has it just sitting on the shelf.
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    Try the razor blade in a small area. You'd be amazed at how much crap is on the glass, and the razor gets rid of it. I do it all the time, and use glass cleaner to keep things wet.
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