Using Mr Clean Magic Eraser .... ON INTERIOR GLASS

[DonM]

I am trying to quit smoking and since I spend a lot of time driving my Camaro, I needed to get the smell out AND clean the interior glass of all the smoke residue and oils and other gunk. I've tried multiple glass cleaners and all of them had the same effect - kind of clean, but really smeary.

On the Auto Geek Detailing Forum, I asked the question about how to remove the smoking crud from my interior glass. Several people mentioned the Magic Eraser, so I gave it a try.


I used a Magic Eraser (since the wife had one on hand), Invisible Glass (I think ANY quality glass cleaner will work) and a 3-towel process I cleaned the glass in my car within an inch of its life.

I did all the windows, even the ones I'd already cleaned, by doing the following:

Spray the Magic Eraser with lots of Invisible Glass, and used it liberally on the glass.

1) Scrub the glass with the eraser - at first I got a lot of suds - it was a used one and I don't know if it was the soap that is already in the eraser or if my wife had added something.

2) Wipe down the wet (dripping) glass with a clean microfiber (long nap side out) and absorb most of the liquid. (wet towel is OK)

3) Take a clean terry towel and wipe off the damp soap film from the glass, (towel getting SLIGHTLY damp is OK)

4) Buff the glass with a 2nd microfiber cloth (short nap side out) until it was completely streak-free. Towel MUST be dry and clean ... change towel if it gets dirty or damp.

I tried to take a 50/50 picture, but the camera in my phone and the sunlight weren't cooperating. All I can say is when I look out the living room window at my car, it looks like the door windows are rolled down, everything came out awesome. Sitting in the car looking out it almost seems like there is no glass in the windows at all.

Since then, I went to the store and bought a 4-pack specifically for automotive glass cleaning.

[Clarkstar]

I use them with detail spray to get the road gunk off the rockers... they are magic!

[frankwjr]

congrats on quittin...DO NOT GIVE UP!..

[Sheriff Justice]

I first tried this in the summer, works perfect (seen a YouTube video posted from C5).

* * Important * * use the ORIGINAL magic eraser only, no soaps or cleaners added (see pic). I damp the eraser with a splash of spring water (no glass cleaner or chemicals). Wipe the window with the eraser to remove oils & film. Wipe with a clean glass microfiber. Now wipe again with another clean glass microfiber towel and favorite glass cleaner product. Crystal clear glass!

[radar1972]

I just use a wet Dobie pad (teflon) with 1 drop of dishwashing liquid to clean and then follow up with damp sponge then dry towel. Been using that on all my vehicles for years.

[Bow Tie Affair]

Originally Posted by DonM

I am trying to quit smoking and since I spend a lot of time driving my Camaro, I needed to get the smell out AND clean the interior glass of all the smoke residue and oils and other gunk. I've tried multiple glass cleaners and all of them had the same effect - kind of clean, but really smeary.

On the Auto Geek Detailing Forum, I asked the question about how to remove the smoking crud from my interior glass. Several people mentioned the Magic Eraser, so I gave it a try.


I used a Magic Eraser (since the wife had one on hand), Invisible Glass (I think ANY quality glass cleaner will work) and a 3-towel process I cleaned the glass in my car within an inch of its life.

I did all the windows, even the ones I'd already cleaned, by doing the following:

Spray the Magic Eraser with lots of Invisible Glass, and used it liberally on the glass.

1) Scrub the glass with the eraser - at first I got a lot of suds - it was a used one and I don't know if it was the soap that is already in the eraser or if my wife had added something.

2) Wipe down the wet (dripping) glass with a clean microfiber (long nap side out) and absorb most of the liquid. (wet towel is OK)

3) Take a clean terry towel and wipe off the damp soap film from the glass, (towel getting SLIGHTLY damp is OK)

4) Buff the glass with a 2nd microfiber cloth (short nap side out) until it was completely streak-free. Towel MUST be dry and clean ... change towel if it gets dirty or damp.

I tried to take a 50/50 picture, but the camera in my phone and the sunlight weren't cooperating. All I can say is when I look out the living room window at my car, it looks like the door windows are rolled down, everything came out awesome. Sitting in the car looking out it almost seems like there is no glass in the windows at all.

Since then, I went to the store and bought a 4-pack specifically for automotive glass cleaning.

Just imagine what the inside of you looks like? Please do not give up!

[Bretts]

wonder if it would work for bug juice in the 3m film?

[Joe M 2012 2SS]

The magic eraser will work fine Don.

If you happen not to have a Magic Eraser on hand, an old detailing trick for removing smoke film off glass is to use a little distilled white vinegar mixed with some water, wipe it on the glass, (make sure the glass is cool and in the shade), then remove it with newspaper.

The vinegar is lightly acidic and will loosen the stuck on film, and the ink in the newspaper will pull all the smoke film off.

Chris Fix has a good You Tube video for the using the Magic Eraser on interior glass.



Also another one for the exterior glass.