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Glass cleaner and Plastic protectant

Looking for a good glass cleaner and Plastic protectant.

Anyone have any reccomendations on any of these?
 
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Glass Cleaner - Windex using newspaper.
 
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i use the Armor-All window cleaner and it works real good...just used it today..:)
 
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plastic I reccomend 303 protectant.

As far as glass cleaner I use the carwash stuff i sell on the windows is by far the best cleaner I've used on windows (I use whats on the towel after cleaning the truck, would be a very expensive window cleaner although it would last as long as about 5-6 bottle of glass cleaner)

Stoners Glass cleaner is a good product as well
 
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Stoner trim shine i s THE BEST plastic and vinyl **** that I have ever used. On plastic it BLOWS ARMOUR ALL OUTTA THE WATER!!!!!!!! on tires i still use armour all though
 
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yah, as far as a window cleaner, i couldnt really tell u which is the best, they all have performed the same for me...if u have tinted windows remember to get window cleaner w/o ammonia if you dont want the tint turning purple or coming off

plastic cleaner.....hmmm.....armor all.....in the wipes. i'll prolly get yelled at for reccommending it... :D
 
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Plastic - 303 Protectant, as mentioned already.

Glass - Not sure if you guys have it in the USA, but I use Sprayway glass cleaner. I like it better than Windex.... I've always found windex to be too streaky.
 
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for glass i use coastal power clean foam, it works wonders on glass and chrome.

for vinyl etc, its Megiars Natural Shine ALL THE WAY BABY. one coat and its not glossy, just rich and clean, "natural looking" 2 coats and its shinier. even works on the steering wheel, not slick like anything else
 
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303 Protectant is an excellent plastic cleaner/protector. The only downsides are that it is expensive and can be hard to find. You might have to order it online. I did find it locally at an REI store though.

A slightly less expensive and less effective alternative is Armor All Ultimate Clean. It is easier to find. Not all stores carry it, but most chain car parts stores do. It does a decent job of cleaning and doesn't leave things as oily as regular Armor All protectant. Water seems to make it come off pretty easily though.
 
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I will only use 303 on my plastic's and any Rubber on my truck, car, ATV, snowmobile and Motorcycle. It does a GERAT job cleaning, proventing UV Damage, and best of all it does not attract dirt like armoral. For those of you that are using Armoral. I AM SORRY. That stuff will ruin your truck. And you will not konw it until it is too late!
 
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