cleaning glass in front of rev counter

cooper · 26th March 2008, 12:11

Hello guys/girls

I need some help, How do I clean the area of glass in front of ref counter?
tried many things and nothing really works great? any one got ideas?
I have even tried water and vinegar which i might add is a cheap and very good for cleaning windows.

Dalboy · 26th March 2008, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooper

Hello guys/girls

I need some help, How do I clean the area of glass in front of ref counter?
tried many things and nothing really works great? any one got ideas?
I have even tried water and vinegar which i might add is a cheap and very good for cleaning windows.

Very carefully as it is not glass but very soft plastic.

jazzman · 26th March 2008, 12:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooper

Hello guys/girls

I need some help, How do I clean the area of glass in front of ref counter?
tried many things and nothing really works great? any one got ideas?
I have even tried water and vinegar which i might add is a cheap and very good for cleaning windows.

All I use is a clean just damp leather and it comes up a treat

Dalboy · 26th March 2008, 12:16

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/cleanin...light=cleaning
Have a look at this

illegalhunter · 26th March 2008, 12:48

i use a microfibre only

sparkfist · 26th March 2008, 13:59

I have cleaned whit microfibre but whit sun i have see many micro
Scratches.

angie4m · 26th March 2008, 14:03

Use a Microfiber cloth not a mit unless it has a very long pile. You can basically just take it over the dash, perspex etc really softly. I find that when you use a mit then you apply too much preasure which will move tiny little bits of grit round as you go.

davieboy · 4th April 2008, 19:46

Try Autoglim dash cleaner and a lint free cloth, this stuff is fantastic. I have used it for years!

Iluvtobrevved · 5th April 2008, 18:27

can you use like a ipod screen wipe? It works wonders on the screen of the pod which is the same material as the dash. Oh and angie where about from the Brugh are u?

angie4m · 6th April 2008, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iluvtobrevved

can you use like a ipod screen wipe? It works wonders on the screen of the pod which is the same material as the dash. Oh and angie where about from the Brugh are u?

That may work but i'm not willing to try

leodis41 · 6th April 2008, 09:48

I use an LCD TV/Computer screen cleaner. It uses a cleaning fluid for removing any greasy marks and a microfibre pad for wiping it clean.

Its also anti-static to reduce dust build up.

If its just dusty I use a Pledge Fluffy duster, they work great.

kojakxx · 28th April 2008, 12:25

Just read leodis41 post and would like to comment. I bought a plasma tv and the screen was smudgy for ages. Looked for suitable products and found a brilliant one at Asda. Its got "Mr Strand" on the side and it costs about a fiver, its also got a "spongy" wipe on the side and for plasmas I swear by it, as for soft plastic I don't know as I haven't tried it yet, but its suitable for video camera lens and computer screens.

Wile E Coyote · 28th April 2008, 13:18

THE way to clean glass is with the purest, cleanest water you can find with a splash of ammonia in to cut the surface tension. Wet a suitably sized tool (sponge, cloth any non-scratching medium) and wring till almost dry. Wipe glass (clear plastic etc). Wipe away excess with (good quality) squeegee. Tidy up with soft kitchen towel. I found this method many, many, moons ago when the Guinness Book of Records holder for fastest window cleaner was on the telly.
This method can be modified and used on any surface you want to be completely clean, as most other methods leave something behind. Just make sure that the ammonia doesn't melt whatever the material is, you don't get it undiluted on anything that can be bleached and that anything you use doesn't scratch; like the pure cotton terry towels I'm sure you all use on your cars after washing them with a sheep-skin mitt.

Chris_J · 29th April 2008, 20:10

I use a MF and Autoglym Fast Glass. Works great on the dash too.

19 milano · 8th May 2008, 21:38

Have you got Oakley sun glasses? The bag they come in (doubles up as lens cloth) works a treat. No scratches, it clears the dust and doesn't smudge the anti glare coating. Any camera/glasses lens cloth will work.

One question- why do people have sticky/greasey marks on the rev counter screen? Top tip, don't touch it!!!

civicman1 · 8th May 2008, 22:12

I use HAMA LCD Cleaning Gel. It comes with a microfibre cloth. The gel does not run and the cloth is washable. I have no scratches on the clear plastic in front of the rev counter.

Check out Amazon.co.uk: Hama Lcd Screen Clean Gel + Cloths: Electronics & Photo

26th March 2008, 12:11	#1 (permalink)
cooper Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 17th February 2008 Location: Shannon Ireland Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	cleaning glass in front of rev counter Hello guys/girls I need some help, How do I clean the area of glass in front of ref counter? tried many things and nothing really works great? any one got ideas? I have even tried water and vinegar which i might add is a cheap and very good for cleaning windows.

28th April 2008, 13:18	#13 (permalink)
Wile E Coyote Valve Cap Join Date: 20th February 2008 Location: Derby, England Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not George Formby THE way to clean glass is with the purest, cleanest water you can find with a splash of ammonia in to cut the surface tension. Wet a suitably sized tool (sponge, cloth any non-scratching medium) and wring till almost dry. Wipe glass (clear plastic etc). Wipe away excess with (good quality) squeegee. Tidy up with soft kitchen towel. I found this method many, many, moons ago when the Guinness Book of Records holder for fastest window cleaner was on the telly. This method can be modified and used on any surface you want to be completely clean, as most other methods leave something behind. Just make sure that the ammonia doesn't melt whatever the material is, you don't get it undiluted on anything that can be bleached and that anything you use doesn't scratch; like the pure cotton terry towels I'm sure you all use on your cars after washing them with a sheep-skin mitt.

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angie4m Naughty but nice Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 25 Thanked 50 Times in 50 Posts iTrader: (0)	Use a Microfiber cloth not a mit unless it has a very long pile. You can basically just take it over the dash, perspex etc really softly. I find that when you use a mit then you apply too much preasure which will move tiny little bits of grit round as you go.

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davieboy Valve Cap Join Date: 28th March 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Try Autoglim dash cleaner and a lint free cloth, this stuff is fantastic. I have used it for years!

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Iluvtobrevved Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 30th March 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 149 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	can you use like a ipod screen wipe? It works wonders on the screen of the pod which is the same material as the dash. Oh and angie where about from the Brugh are u?

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leodis41 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd October 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I use an LCD TV/Computer screen cleaner. It uses a cleaning fluid for removing any greasy marks and a microfibre pad for wiping it clean. Its also anti-static to reduce dust build up. If its just dusty I use a Pledge Fluffy duster, they work great.

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kojakxx Valve Cap Join Date: 27th April 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just read leodis41 post and would like to comment. I bought a plasma tv and the screen was smudgy for ages. Looked for suitable products and found a brilliant one at Asda. Its got "Mr Strand" on the side and it costs about a fiver, its also got a "spongy" wipe on the side and for plasmas I swear by it, as for soft plastic I don't know as I haven't tried it yet, but its suitable for video camera lens and computer screens.

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Chris_J Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 25th April 2008 Location: West Mids Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I use a MF and Autoglym Fast Glass. Works great on the dash too.

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19 milano Valve Cap Join Date: 19th February 2008 Location: UK Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have you got Oakley sun glasses? The bag they come in (doubles up as lens cloth) works a treat. No scratches, it clears the dust and doesn't smudge the anti glare coating. Any camera/glasses lens cloth will work. One question- why do people have sticky/greasey marks on the rev counter screen? Top tip, don't touch it!!!

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civicman1 Wheelnut Join Date: 8th January 2008 Location: cheshire, uk Posts: 72 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I use HAMA LCD Cleaning Gel. It comes with a microfibre cloth. The gel does not run and the cloth is washable. I have no scratches on the clear plastic in front of the rev counter. Check out Amazon.co.uk: Hama Lcd Screen Clean Gel + Cloths: Electronics & Photo