Invisible Glass: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (my review!)

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Күн бұрын

Stoner Car Care makes a fantastic product: Stoner Trim Shine. You can find that bad boy here: bit.ly/StonerTrimShineHawkPro
Anyway, since I love Stoner Trim Shine I figured...maybe it's about time to review something of an industry standard: Invisible Glass. In this video I go over some of the ways I like, and DON'T LIKE the product, as well as recommended techniques.
You can find Invisible Glass here: bit.ly/InvisibleGlassHawkPro
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@mach128x 3 жыл бұрын

There is *no* amonia in Invisible Glass, just to clear up any confusion.

@vinniecorleone62 4 жыл бұрын

I have had great success with Invisible Glass Cleaner for years, nothing works as quickly & without leaving streaks, haven't had anything work as good & I've been detailing my vehicles since 1980.

@HawkProDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

I actually quite like it too:) To have in the arsenal

@NETWizzJbirk 3 жыл бұрын

vinniecorleone62 I have only found one glass cleaner better than Invisible Glass. 3M glass cleaner in the spray can. It’s almost the same but slightly better that said irks not worth $10 to $12 when you get three cans of Invisible Glass for that price, and Invisible Glass is 95% as good. Best foaming glass cleaner is SprayWay, but it needs Invisible Glass or 3M to finish perfect.

@quincy22 Жыл бұрын

Do you use the invisible glass foam or the spray?

@vinniecorleone62 Жыл бұрын

@@quincy22 Foam.

@quincy22 Жыл бұрын

@@vinniecorleone62 Do you use it for both the inside and outside for all of your windows?

@doreenbarrett8073 3 жыл бұрын

I found this at Dollar General as I needed something to clean my huge bathroom mirror. I had been using Windex and it was streaking like crazy. So I tried it and ever since, no streaks and the mirror is staying much cleaner for a longer time. I even used it to clean the sink and it does work great. I love it.

@jassbrar408 Ай бұрын

I think it is one of the best products out there.. Not everyone wants to detail their car everyday.. But this product comes in handy just about anytime you want to clean the windows..

@mattheviewer 3 жыл бұрын

Have noticed the Invisible Glass in spray can seems to work better than Invisible Glass pump spray bottle. I've found one has to wipe Invisible Glass off quickly before it dries, as if it dries too soon it will leave streaks and residue spots.

@lloydgthedetailer Жыл бұрын

It’s my go to along with ONR no issues, and I do similar technique on stubborn inner windshields great pro tip!!🔥

@lorraineboulanger4963 3 жыл бұрын

I have used this and love it. I perfer this product better than windex. I have been looking to fine this product in the grocery stores but have not found it. I see that I might find this at walmart, so next time I'm there i will check.

@hisimagenme 3 жыл бұрын

I've always found its the tag/cloth/ microfiber that makes it breaks windshield streak free results. Not the cleaning solution. Great review.

@desimz267 3 жыл бұрын

Just cleaned the interior windshield, haven’t tried driving with it yet but hopefully it’s good. Just make sure to wear some sort of mask cause you shouldn’t inhale any of it

@pelle8632 4 жыл бұрын

Paint prep. Magic eraser. Finish with bead maker or any spray wax. Yet that invisible glass reach tool is nice for final buff on tight to reach spots.

@HawkProDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

For sure. Spray wax on interior glass too?

@twohandsandaradio Жыл бұрын

Remember class... Magic Erasers are a high high high grit sandpaper. I wouldn't use those on tinted windows.

@Ultrajamz 3 жыл бұрын

How’s this work compared to sprayaway glass cleaner?

@jeffsloane8628 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget. Ammonia eats window tint. So never, ever use an ammonia based window cleaner on the interior glass. Invisible Glass does not contain Ammonia. That's why detailers should have it in their kits. Thumbs up for the video.

@coachtim6188 4 жыл бұрын

I said a while back you should be a speaker of some sort. You said you had some other things going on other than detailing. I think you should do an "about you" video. 😁

@jlam3927 15 күн бұрын

So what is the best cleaner out there?

@Orange-yp9bl 3 жыл бұрын

In order to get the streak free and haze free ... first you use aerosol glass cleaner . Dry completely and come back with a liquid glass but just a fine mist ... and buff off A great combo . That i use is from Chemical guys Glass cleaner aerosol and streak free liquid glass cleaner ...

@PabloTheThinker 11 ай бұрын

How does this compare with Meguiar’s Perfect Clarity?

@lolabowen8003 3 жыл бұрын

I find it kind of funny that at invisible glass site they say that the window has to be virtually clean before you use invisible glass cleaner

@prominence2826 29 күн бұрын

It’s a finisher not a heavy duty cleaner. You should use dawn soap and water to clean really nasty gunk and grease, then finish it with invisible glass for a perfect streak free finish.

@bobaloojokey Жыл бұрын

Is it safe on aftermarket window tint?

@360construction9 4 жыл бұрын

I like invisible glass, but don’t love it. It flashes way too fast in any kind of sun or warm windshield situation. I do occasionally use IG or Sprayway. I also get good results with waterless wash concentrates mixed as quick detailers, the surfactants do their job, while the water doesn’t flash as fast as alcohol (or solvent?) based cleaners.

@HawkProDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Have you tried a paint prep with magic eraser? Use two or three towels. If there is anything left I love to foam with invisible glass but I prefer to spray into my towel....unfortunately, invisible glass seems to work best when foamed on glass not toe

@GoebelsDetailshop78 4 жыл бұрын

That’s all I use and all the stoner tar remover as well. Use it everyday detailing

@HawkProDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

Stoner makes some damn solid products

@GoebelsDetailshop78 4 жыл бұрын

Hawk Pro Detailing 🤘🏼🤘🏼

@GoebelsDetailshop78 4 жыл бұрын

Hawk Pro Detailing opt no rinse does the job as well , for a lot of interior glass

@xycan8734 4 жыл бұрын

@@GoebelsDetailshop78 I found optimum streaky and just awful. Not getting the results everyone else is I guess.

@GoebelsDetailshop78 4 жыл бұрын

Use different towels or sometimes you might have to use IPA

@behramcooper3691 3 жыл бұрын

Besides forming, how is this product different from normal everyday blue coloured glass cleaner? Do you recommend cleaning automobile glass with a clay bar and just plain water?

@HawkProDetailing 3 жыл бұрын

Outside glass...clay and soap is better. Water is a little too tacky. But you can't mess anything up, at all, by even grinding clay into a windshield lol. I would recommend something like a spray detailer. Rinseless wash product. Or soap ... as lube. Inside windshields? Magic eraser, high quality waffle weave microfiber towels...and glass cleaner of your choice. Follow up with an isopropyl alcohol wipe down...take 70 percent from your store and mix it with distilled water in a bottle. Use that and towel, maybe magic eraser if you need it. To fight streaks

@Brian-dj3ru 2 жыл бұрын

@@HawkProDetailing you use a magic eraser on the inside of tinted windows??

@Tallnerdyguy Жыл бұрын

The blue glass cleaner is typically ammonia based, which can ruin tint quickly.

@DTUFINOPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

I have this weird looking film on some parts of my windsheild, its hard to explain, but i can see it, lools like grease or dirt but doesnt come off.... more on the center of my winsshield. would this help remove?

@HawkProDetailing 2 жыл бұрын

Best thing to use is a magic eraser and 70 percent isopropyl alcohol. You can use a stronger cleaner for the initial wipe with the magic eraser but the ipa is great with a proper microfiber towel foe the final passes

@allenh7835 Жыл бұрын

I read somewhere that "offgassing" of the plastic in most dashboards causes a greasy film.

@japhetortiz9588 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man im nit a máster detailer but Just to do diy thanks for the tutorial

@carterbusby239 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve used it and it leaves way too much streak marks. I don’t know if I’m using incorrectly but I’ve never had any luck with it.

@Brian-dj3ru 2 жыл бұрын

That's odd..I use it all the time and it's great for me.what towels do you use when you use it?

@b.wakegijig2625 2 жыл бұрын

If your rags or towels have residual soap detergents in them from cleaning them then yes they will leave streaks.

@carterbusby239 2 жыл бұрын

@@Brian-dj3ru microfiber towels

@carterbusby239 2 жыл бұрын

@@b.wakegijig2625 I’m going to give it another shot and see how it goes

@xycan8734 4 жыл бұрын

A&A Professional Services uses a bucket of water and dawn soap with a damp towel to do windows (2 towel method of course.) I can't wait to try it out this season. If it cleans without visible residue, it would be a dream just to take a damp towel and go over the windows then buff clean. Maybe give it a shot? :) I've also seen this done with a bucket of 50/50 IPA and distilled water. I'm sure that would work, but its a little less convenient.

@HawkProDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

Bottom line: windows just suck lol

@Alan-ec2db 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I find me one of those blue waffles?

@tubecat101 3 жыл бұрын

Any tips on how to clean Invisible glass clean and repell off your windows? It's good at repelling water but fogs up super easy and as soon as your windows get dusty any attempt at cleaning them on the go just smears the dirt. I've tried cleaning it off with normal window cleaner, pressure cleaner, isoprolene.... Once it's on it seems you are stuck with it.

@HawkProDetailing 3 жыл бұрын

Did you put it on INTERIOR glass?

@tubecat101 3 жыл бұрын

@@HawkProDetailing exterior

@Tallnerdyguy Жыл бұрын

@@tubecat101 how do you get fog on the outside of the glass?

@tubecat101 Жыл бұрын

@@Tallnerdyguy drive through cold fog

@drummerstar1190 2 жыл бұрын

Glass cleaners themselves are fine you can honestly achieve a clean window with just wanted and good technique but if I’m cleaning class I use this in a spray bottle never have streaks

@daveshostack4950 6 ай бұрын

DID YOU GET THE PRODUCT FOR FREE FROM INVISIBLE GLASS AND WERE YOU PAID BY INVISIBLE GLASS? WHICH PRODUCT IS BETTER INVISIBLE GLASS AEROSOL OR SPRAY TRIGGER INVISIBLE GLASS?

@mattmerwin3842 4 жыл бұрын

I love that stuff. I can even use a paper towel and get no streaking with it.

@HawkProDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

It is great on exteriors. My bar is always .... how does it perform on interior windshield glass. It has a place in that process for sure but still required lots of redundancy and technique and even then I wasnt overly excited. Part of me doesnt want the foam to hit other parts of the interior...which is why I mentioned the towel on the dash

@tylerandrews9244 3 жыл бұрын

Hawk Pro Detailing yes this stuff can stain dashes it did mine just a bit :(

@markyrizzo2283 4 жыл бұрын

Glass is a pain in my ass. Those towels your using however are thee best glass towels period.

@HawkProDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

They really are! Korean waffle weave from rag company:)

@You-sw7tm 4 жыл бұрын

This also comes in a liquid spray. What works better, foam or spray?

@HawkProDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

@@You-sw7tm I prefer the aerosol...

@chrisccc22 4 жыл бұрын

Old school detailer from back in the 80s. I still use Newspaper today. Especially on interior windows. Always Always Always wipe fast. Nothing beats elbow grease and newspaper.

@NipkowDisk 2 жыл бұрын

I make my own glass cleaner with three ingredients plus water: isopropyl alcohol, 2-butoxyethanol (also known as butyl cellosolve), and a tiny amount of surfactant. Costs around a dollar per gallon and works great IMO.

@HawkProDetailing 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a ninja mix lol thanks for sharing

@NipkowDisk 2 жыл бұрын

@@HawkProDetailing I actually did some research via poring through a number of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and found the first two chemicals to be fairly common. I experimented with the concentrations and- although not 100% perfect (no solution can claim such anyway)- essentially hit it on the second try. The tiny amount of surfactant is to improve the solution's wetting properties.

@bradxvIII Жыл бұрын

hello can you share the recipe? please!

@NipkowDisk Жыл бұрын

@@bradxvIII Sure. Use 70% isopropanol (IPA) and 2-butoxyethanol (also known as butyl cellosolve or ethylene glycol monobutyl ether) at a 3:1 ratio, along with one drop per quart of surfactant such as Tergitol NP-9 or Triton X-100. Example to make one quart (946ml) of solution: Isopropanol 70% solution: 1.5 ounces or 45ml 2-butoxyethanol: 0.5 ounces or 15ml One drop of surfactant. To make one quart (946ml) of concentrate use 24 ounces (710ml) of 70% IPA and 8 ounces (237ml) of 2-butoxyethanol, and 16 drops of surfactant. This will make four gallons of solution diluted 1:15.

@bradxvIII Жыл бұрын

@@NipkowDisk thank you so much !!! you even give me in ml thank you for the share and you kindness ! i wish you the best from Algeria !

@efrainsanchez1999 Жыл бұрын

ONR with magic eraser?? How please explain i have both

@HawkProDetailing Жыл бұрын

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@activedetails 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been loving koch chemies glass cleaner

@HawkProDetailing 2 жыл бұрын

I'm an IPA man myself these days. What do you like about it?

@teebryant3296 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use it on flat screen tvs?

@Tallnerdyguy Жыл бұрын

welcome to 2022. All tv's made within the last 9 years are flat screens. Spray on towel first. Never spray liquids on LCD

@teebryant3296 Жыл бұрын

@@Tallnerdyguy Ummm, other televisions still exist Smart Guy and he wasn't specific. So either just answer the question or keep moving. The extra wasn't necessary.

@zero604 4 жыл бұрын

I've used Invisible Glass for years but I can't stand the smell. I'm using Meguiar's Perfect Clarity now, does the same job and smells better.

@HawkProDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

I hear ya! So many ways to do glass...all of them hard lol. Interior windshields anyway

@arjjuns 2 жыл бұрын

Use the spray bottle. And buy the 5 gallon. I’m not a detailer anymore but I go through 5 gallons every 2 years.

@hanzohattorri2471 2 жыл бұрын

Does this work well in removing hard water spots?

@HawkProDetailing 2 жыл бұрын

Nope

@hanzohattorri2471 2 жыл бұрын

@@HawkProDetailing what do you suggest for auto window cleaner that also removes hard water spots

@Nintendude2013 2 жыл бұрын

@@hanzohattorri2471 water spots on the outside of your glass correct?

@hanzohattorri2471 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nintendude2013 correct

@Nintendude2013 2 жыл бұрын

@@hanzohattorri2471 I recommend using water spot remover from p&s. Spray and let it sit for 30 seconds to a minute. Don’t let it dry. Gently, rub product in with a microfiber towel and rinse thoroughly. I do this when I get customers with water spots even on paint.

@rhino1218 3 жыл бұрын

I love that product but that can design is dangerous as it is super slippery. That is their new design too. I’m discarding it and getting a replacement before an accident happens.

@JerryLursx 3 жыл бұрын

It’s terrible on tinted windows. When I wipe it off, it’s leaving almost like a glue residue. I ended up using Warm wet rag to get the stuff off. But in window and mirrors works great!

@HawkProDetailing 3 жыл бұрын

Use a magic eraser, isopropyl alcohol and the klin zero finish towel from detail division...thank me later:)

@yeslol4794 Жыл бұрын

Ima just be honest here, I heard bout the invisible glass thing from undertale and those posts Toby made and the 1st result when typing "invisible glass" in KZfaq, so yea that's why I'm here rn

@HawkProDetailing Жыл бұрын

Wow I’m glad it popped up!

@josephisaguy 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone says it's insanely good but no it streaks so much I don't get it. I like griots foaming glass cleaner but rarely in stock

@HawkProDetailing 2 жыл бұрын

Just use ipa from drug store lol

@josephisaguy 2 жыл бұрын

@@HawkProDetailing tint 🥲

@2502860 Жыл бұрын

Whats your favorite

@Tallnerdyguy Жыл бұрын

he literally made a video that he pointed to about halfway through.

@billh4946 Жыл бұрын

I just used it on my Tahoe and it ruined my tint! I tried everything to remove it but nothing worked. Made the windows look awful! Can barely see out of them now!! Will never use it again. 🤬

@billyhw5492 9 ай бұрын

Try following the instructions on the bottle.

@jasonmennie9629 4 жыл бұрын

Sonax clear glass for me 👌.

@HawkProDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

never tried it....lol so many good brands out there

@jasonmennie9629 4 жыл бұрын

@@HawkProDetailing yes too many to be honest, but sonax have been going a long time and make some excellent products. But give it a go at some point.

@collinhopper7542 4 жыл бұрын

The only way that I am using my bottle of Invisible glass is to get rid of it, ONR works so much better in my world. Invisible glass can be a little grabby for me, ONR isn't as grabby.

@HawkProDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't tested Invisible Glass in the middle of summer in direct sunlight...but I think it's pretty good stuff based on some of my winter testing. I'm still a fan of paint prep but who knows...maybe it just comes down to technique:)

@hanknmosul 2 жыл бұрын

I like Invisible Glass and use it every day I work (only 4 days a week now, I'm 'retired' :) I drive vans to deliver parts to auto part retailer satellite stores from the retailer (supply) hubs. Your point about it drying out quickly in the summer sun, is correct. I try to pull my van into the shade on hot summer days, it buys me a few extra seconds. I prefer Invisible Glass to a Windex product, because it does leave fewer streaks, but if you get a streak, just spray a little more on that area and hit it again. It's not rocket science, and it's not labor intensive, like trying to mix some rocket fuel glass cleaner of your own design. The sun makes things hot, liquids evaporate, water leaves streaks, it (LG) works better than any other readily available glass cleaner I've seen (not that I've tried them all, I haven't). My problem, is I can't open the stupid cap on the spray bottle to consolidate small amounts into a single container without a pair of vise-grips. What is that about?

@allenh7835 Жыл бұрын

DON'T store it in a vehicle, in summer anyway. Heat ruined mine. Other than that, it does a good job.

@syyang110 10 ай бұрын

Can I oder

@ponch896 4 жыл бұрын

Idk if it's my microfibers or my cleaner but glass sucks

@HawkProDetailing 4 жыл бұрын

it always has, and always will:)

@mcham0846 Жыл бұрын

I just Want clean the glass not strip it down to hard glass every time. If you're going that route..stoners glass stripper is better than a paint prep imo

@HawkProDetailing Жыл бұрын

Never tried glass stripper is it available in auto zone/retail environments or just online? Thanks for the suggestion!

@shadeverett1659 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's garbage it leaves a film on my inside of my windows every time I use sometimes even bead off my windows I would not recommend buying

@Brian-dj3ru 2 жыл бұрын

What towels do you use..most the time it's all in the towels you use and not necessarily the product

@ronj4727 3 жыл бұрын

Credibility ZERO. That crap is beyond WORTHLESS !

@HawkProDetailing 3 жыл бұрын

Its not bad the way I described. I enjoy foam in certain situations...however I don't (and have not had) invisible glass for at least a year. *could* I detail a car with it? Sure

@Tallnerdyguy Жыл бұрын

Define beyond worthless? You don't like it? that's your opinion. nice work backing it up.

@allenh7835 Жыл бұрын

@@HawkProDetailing MY BAD ! I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE ! Locked out and can't delete the comment. I learned later that heat from storing it in the vehicle ruined it. Had to, because i gave it another try with a fresh bottle and it did a good job.