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Just recently bought Bilt Hamber Trace Less Glass Cleaner and 3D Bead It Up.

Both did a very good job. I'm struggling with contamination on my glass cloths. The lint fibres are back! Got some new ones on order. I do my best to keep everything separate but I just think natural dust and fluff around in the air eventually gets to them. Brushing against clothing, etc. Anywho, the 3D Bead It Up, actually went on the exterior glass well and buffed off OK. Used two cloths and made sure to buff it more than it probably needed; nothing worse thinking its clean, drive into the sun and see the smears. lol.

The best glass cloths I've used so far have been these ones - https://mcrofbre.com/products/crystowel-streak-free-700gsm-glass-microfibre-cloth

Everything else, even waffle weave towels, still leave lint. However even these are a little thick and cumbersome which makes cleaning the inside of the windscreen a bit difficult sometimes.

Edit: just seen you've already tried those, my bad.

 

[Firegod]

The best glass cloths I've used so far have been these ones - https://mcrofbre.com/products/crystowel-streak-free-700gsm-glass-microfibre-cloth

Everything else, even waffle weave towels, still leave lint.

Yeah got those. They are OK, I personally find them a bit too thick / size of sponge core. But they are probably up there with the CarPro ones for how they behave on the glass.

 

[Firegod]

Edit: just seen you've already tried those, my bad.

Not a bother at all.

 

[maj]

Bit random but does anyone know a product that will remove makeup from a sun visor? It was missed by the dealer before I picked the car up (and me on the test drive) and willing to see if I can clean it myself. I'm thinking some sort of all purpose cleaner? But then does it need to be something specific to a car or will a general household one do? Would only use a small amount as a test but not sure how long it's been there by the previous owner so may have been dried too long.

 

[MrRockliffe]

Ooh really! Now that's an idea! How does the Squeegee cope with the curved windscreen? I'd imagine for side windows it works well.

You need a smaller one, else as your point out, it doesn’t work

 

[MrRockliffe]

Bit random but does anyone know a product that will remove makeup from a sun visor? It was missed by the dealer before I picked the car up (and me on the test drive) and willing to see if I can clean it myself. I'm thinking some sort of all purpose cleaner? But then does it need to be something specific to a car or will a general household one do? Would only use a small amount as a test but not sure how long it's been there by the previous owner so may have been dried too long.

Try the Halfords Advanced one - it’ll save buying one online

If you are buying one online, Surfex HD (which you’ll need to dilute)

 

[maj]

Try the Halfords Advanced one - it’ll save buying one online

If you are buying one online, Surfex HD (which you’ll need to dilute)

Will give them a go thanks.

 

[GravyMonster]

It’s why I’ve stopped cleaning glass with a micro fibre. It’s near impossible to keep them lint free.

Squeegee works much better

Just squeegee the glass though - don't use it on your paint like my neighbour does. It makes me wince every time I see them out there.