How often do you wash your car? Looking after your vehicle might seem time-consuming, but any job worth doing should be done right. Gtechniq wants to help you understand the most common mistakes when cleaning car glass. Here, you will learn how to avoid these mistakes to keep your car pristine.
Washing in Direct Sunlight
The sun’s UV rays can damage your car’s paintwork and leave it dull compared to before, but did you know your cleaning products won’t work as well in direct sunlight? Streaks can occur from your glass-cleaning product when they are dried too quickly by the sun; apply the G6 Perfect Glass to a cloth and wipe it onto the wet glass surface in a shaded area, let it sit on the glass for some time then wipe away the remnants with an MF1 ZeroR Microfibre Buff Cloth.
Using a Low-Quality Cleaning Product
Opting for a worse glass cleaning or polishing product means you’re less likely to see as much dirt on your glass from being removed, and your driving view won’t be as good. If your budget allows, choose top-of-the-range products so the transparency of your glass will be second to none. The Max Repellency Glass Kit will ensure your vehicle’s glass gets as strong polish as possible and a water-repellent coat.
Choosing an Abrasive Cloth
The last thing you want for your car is to see scratches on the glass; not only does this damage the car’s appearance, but it also becomes a safety hazard when you’re driving. The MF5 Power Glass Cloth is perfectly designed to remove residue and avoid scratches or blemishes on your glass, leaving you with a crystal clear view. The MF5 Power Glass Cloth has a high polyamide content for extremely effective dirt removal and is very soft to give your car the delicate care it deserves.
Only Cleaning One Side of the Glass
There’s not much point in only cleaning the glass interior but ignoring the exterior, or vice versa. You must ensure that both sides have been cleaned for the most thorough glass cleaning job and the best visibility. Although one side of your glass might be streakier than the other, it’s possible that both the inside and outside could build streaks that need to be addressed.
Not Soaking the Glass Beforehand
The number one way to cause streaks on a car’s glass is to wash it without hosing or soaking it first. Therefore, washing car windows as much as possible to rid them of the superficial dirt with a hose, for example, will attack the easy-to-remove dirt and make it much easier to avoid streaks afterwards when you apply the cleaning formula and microfibre cloth to the glass.
Summary
Gtechniq has all the products you need to avoid these common mistakes and keep your glass gleaming, like our Glass Coating Kit, for the best protection post-wash. Explore all our products online today.
