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Old 05-09-2012 | 02:06 PM
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Window streaking? Any solutions

Hello Forums Members,
Have a window streaking problem that i cant seem to find a solution for, any rain or car washes that i put it through leaves streaks on the inside of the windows any time i put them down. Any advice would help.
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clean the inside of the gasket that they rub against.
 
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Old 05-09-2012 | 11:34 PM
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clean the inside of the gasket that they rub against.
Any product you recommend?
 
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mine does this too! I just roll them down a few times and clean...stops after 2-3 roll downs.
 
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I'm sure there are some solutions out there. I would check the detailing threads here or on the web for products. I know there's a ton of them out there, but personally can't speak to any.
BTW - I have the same problem, so need to find some cleaning products too, when I have the time
 
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I have the same problem. Cleaning the inside gasket has not seemed to help - maybe I didn't clean it aggressively enough? And what cleaning solution should I use? I am afraid of damaging the gasket.

I know that when I had my car detailed professionally, the streaks were gone - for a few weeks. Now they are back with a vengence. So obviously they did something that was different; unfortunately I didn't know to ask at the time.
 
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If your windows are tinted at all, I would avoid any of the commercial cleaners, even the "safe" ones. Distilled water with a microfiber cloth will clean the windows without leaving anything behind. As far as the window seals, I would do the same thing: distilled water and a microfiber cloth shoved down between the seals and pulled from one end to the other several times.

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I used the stuff that convertibles use for the seal BMW's GummiPhlege or used Dow Corning Silicone High-Vacuum Grease
 
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FYi there is an article on window cleaning in the June issue of Excellence magazine.
 
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