Side window cleaning advise

[A4_Paul]

Anybody got any advice for cleaning the drivers and passenger windows?

After cleaning the mini i use AG window cleaner and always have on my cars and not had any problems but with the mini the windows always appear streaky is this a problem with just my mini

[A4_Paul]

Guessing nobody else has experienced this then

[izzbust]

My side electric windows seem to be always streaky at the front where the wing mirrors are situated.....it appears that water collects here and keeps the windows wet both inside and out if wound down.

Is this the same as you are talking about?

[dalboyne]

I use Rain-X on the side windows as well as the front and back screens - this seems to help keep them clean, as more of the water simply blows off them...

Not sure if this is quite what you mean, though?

[A4_Paul]

Izz thats exactly what i ment.

Dalboyne - Where can you get Rain X from i've never heard of it.

[Roma]

Halfords can supply RainX.

My advice is to ditch the AG window cleaner and buy some Meguiar's NXT window cleaner. It is a far superior product and requires less effort to clean your windows. I would then apply a water-repellent sealant like RainX once your side windows are very clean. The RainX ought to be applied on the exterior surface of the windows only and you need to follow the manufacturers instructions carefully.

The design of the MINI side windows means a pattern of rainwater leaves marks around the front and top edges. RainX ought to reduce this marking quite a bit.

If you want a far better product than RainX then try to get hold of Carlack Glass Sealing kit. It's very hard to find but works better than RainX and lasts much longer. You would only need to clean and seal your windows 2-3 times a year with Carlack. RainX may require 5-6 applications during the year.

[dalboyne]

Thanks Roma - I'll need to look out for that Carlack stuff too My Rain-X bottle is nearly empty.....

[Magic Carl]

Quote: Originally Posted by Roma (original)

Halfords can supply RainX.

My advice is to ditch the AG window cleaner and buy some Meguiar's NXT window cleaner. It is a far superior product and requires less effort to clean your windows. I would then apply a water-repellent sealant like RainX once your side windows are very clean. The RainX ought to be applied on the exterior surface of the windows only and you need to follow the manufacturers instructions carefully.

The design of the MINI side windows means a pattern of rainwater leaves marks around the front and top edges. RainX ought to reduce this marking quite a bit.

If you want a far better product than RainX then try to get hold of Carlack Glass Sealing kit. It's very hard to find but works better than RainX and lasts much longer. You would only need to clean and seal your windows 2-3 times a year with Carlack. RainX may require 5-6 applications during the year.

I've never heard of those products, very interesting I will investigate.

[dalboyne]

I've googled Car-lack, and it seems to be a German company. They do have an online shop, but form some reason they don't appear to accept "modern" payment methods like a credit card or PayPal!

Am investigating further.........

[Roma]

This UK detailing supplies company is a supplier of Carlack products. Contact them for the latest stock news:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine.../prod_348.html

I believe they will be getting stock soon.

[Darth Mini]

Thanks for all this guys - don't seem to have this problem with the hatch, but it's terrible on the Clubbie for some reason. Will definitely check out those products now!