What glass cleaner do you use on playfield glass and the front of backglasses that won't leave streaks, residue, etc?
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New York, NY
Chilliwack, BC
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=5177
I use this, its cheap and whenever I order anything from Monoprice I grab one. I use it on the DMD as well.
There's an op in town that swears by newspaper and I gotta admit his glass usually looks pretty darn good, though I think the main argument for using it is that it's cheap/free.
I use Sprayway and a microfiber cloth on all my pinball glass. Also use it on all the windows in our house, mirrors, car windshields - the stuff rocks!
Quoted from LTG:Sprayway
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Quoted from LTG:Sprayway, according to the can it's the Worlds Best Glass Cleaner, Ammonia free. It's streakless.
Been using it for years. Comes in a tall spray can, works great.
LTG : )™
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Newspaper actually works great, since it's lint and streak free. I use it all the time when cleaning the windows in my house. I don't think I'd want to use it on my $300 PDI glass, though.
Quoted from ForceFlow:Why newspaper?
No streaks and I believe the oil adds to the brilliance. I've been using newspapers since my car detailing days in high school but it's getting harder to find them laying around now. I haven't bought a physical newspaper in over 15 years.
For invisiglass per jacks recommendation, I use:
50% distilled water
50% isopropyl alcohol (90% alcohol or more I believe)
Best to use any glass cleaner that is non-ammoniated when working on games. I usually use some type of spray foam glass cleaner made by Betco (large private label chemical manufacturer)
Happ's is decent and they usually run a deal on it for like $25-$30 per case - at least they used to but then I have a few years supply for around the house. 
My Mother use to use a vinegar and water mixture, with newspaper for the windows at home. The newspaper trick involves using no coloured printed paper, just black printed pages. The new dyes in newspapers today are different than in the 1970's. Now this is for regular glass not any anti glare treated glass.
As for automotive aftermarket window film (tinted glass), avoid using an Ammonia based glass cleaner as the glue is affected by ammonia.
I have a friend that maintains very expensive classic cars and recommended Adams brand to me a few years ago so i have been using it. He said a lot of the high end detail shops use it. also said never use anything like paper towel or newspaper because it's made from wood. 100% cotten tee will work if you don't have a microfiber towel.
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I use the Windex vinegar-based stuff. Safe on Invisiglass and PDI and great on all glass in general.
Quoted from KenLayton:Sprayway is what I use.
Me too. Fantastic stuff.
Quoted from ForceFlow:Why newspaper?
Just try it.
If you have a woodburning fireplace with glass door. Trust me straight ammonia and newspaper is the only way to clean glass. Yes newspaper is great for any glass cleaning. DON't know why just know it works. save the money from paper towels.
Also so you don't have to clean dust off as much buy a towel for each pin and leave on top of glass when not in use.
There are Dust removale systems too Like a big lint roller and sticky paper. Although pretty pricey.
Quoted from Eskaybee:For invisiglass per jacks recommendation, I use:
50% distilled water
50% isopropyl alcohol (90% alcohol or more I believe)
This is what I use for my WOZ invisiglass and all my games. I just mix 50% distilled water with 50% of the 90% alcohol in a spray bottle and wipe off with a microfiber cloth. It works really great, better than Windex in my opinion, no streaks or lint. It also makes a nice hand sanitizer.
Newspapers also work great, but I don't have any of them around anymore.
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Quoted from LTG:Sprayway, according to the can it's the Worlds Best Glass Cleaner, Ammonia free. It's streakless.
Been using it for years. Comes in a tall spray can, works great.
LTG : )™
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Interesting... I've never heard of Sprayway. Is it out west in Calif?
It was suggested to use on Sparkle on the WOZ invisaglass. So, I purchased a large bottle of it in sprayer, and use it on all my pins.
When people say paper or newspaper... Is that with liquid or just rubbing it?!
I've never heard of this paper approach...
For personal use I use Windex with Vinegar the (White not Blue Windex) Followed up with Brillianeze.
At Modern Pinball we use pure distilled vinegar because its something like $1 per gallon and thats what they supply.
It smells horrible until dry but I must say it does clean the glass really well without any streaks.
Quoted from altan:When people say paper or newspaper... Is that with liquid or just rubbing it?!
I've never heard of this paper approach...
You still need a cleaning product. You just use the newspaper instead of a paper towel or microfiber cloth.
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