Cleaning the glass on your car is often overlooked, yet clearly, it makes sense. Car shampoo is excellent at getting grub and dirt off your vehicle, and while it will clean your windows, it won’t give them the cleanse they need while protecting them, giving you longer between cleans.
Thankfully at Parkers, we cannot stand windows marred with water stains or streaks from windscreen wipers, so the want for a decent glass polish is high. Our resident happy detailer Ryan Gilmore has been cleaning windows for years, and if you could see what he could see when he’s cleaning windows, you’d be amazed.
So we’ve put together a list of the best glass polish for your car, with convenient clothes and demisters to get the job done.
The best glass polish
Soft99 Glasco
Editor’s Choice
Price: £11.99 | VIEW OFFER
We’ve had this one on test and loved the results. Ryan said:
“Very easy to use and with long-lasting hydrophobic action, SOFT99’s Glaco series is worth considering for extra safety and visibility on the road. It performs far better than a simple spray-on repellent and is easy to integrate into a car wash. The fact you don’t need to faff with finding and cleaning a separate applicator only sweetens the deal.”
Pros
• Low cost
• Long-lasting
• Easy to apply
Cons
• The packaging is annoying
Autoglym Car Glass Polish
Big brand name
Price: £7.00 | VIEW OFFER
For use on the inside and outside of your windows, this from Autoglym claims to remove all contaminants leaving a crystal clear, smear-free finish. While this works great on ordinary glass windowed cars. Just not that if you have perspex acrylic or plastic windows, Autoglym wouldn’t recommend this product.
Pros
• Respected brand name
• Good results
Cons
• While it cleans well, it doesn’t add a protective shield
Gtechniq Auto G4 Nanotech Glass Polish for Cars
All-round cleaner and repellent
Price: £7.90 | VIEW OFFER
This rub-on rub-off formula will add a layer of repellent to your windows and make them crystal clear and streak-free. Make sure you wear rubber gloves (we have a best-of list here) and use a hand polish pad, which you’ll find further down this article.
Pros
• Performs well
• Repellent as well as cleaner
Cons
• It can affect rubber and trim
Muc-Off Glass Cleaner
Quick clean
Price: £4.99 | VIEW OFFER
If you want to give your windows a quick spruce inside and out, this from Muc-Off will achieve just that. It’s formulated to leave your windows clean and streak-free, quickly cutting through grease and grime. As a further plus, it’s biodegradable and doesn’t contain any harsh and harmful ammonia or solvents.
Pros
• Biodegradable
• Quick and easy to use
• Safe on all glass and tints
Cons
• No repellent in the cleaner
Armorall Glass Wipes
Best for convenience
Price: £3.49 | VIEW OFFER
Keep these in your car to quickly wipe off anything that hits the window you don’t want. These wipes are for pure convenience, especially when heading out for longer journeys, such as on holiday. They are great to have in the car for a quick clean, but when you’re washing all the windows, you’ll still need a more traditional method.
Pros
• Very convenient
• Great to keep in the car
• Works well
Cons
• Not great for large areas
Armour All Glass Cleaner 500m
Best for simple cleans
Price: £4.00 | VIEW OFFER
If you need something more than just a wipe, this, again from Amour All, is more for after a wash or to carry in the boot of your car with a decent cloth to clean windows or windscreens if needed. Super easy to do. Just spray on and wipe off.
Pros
• Low cost
• Respected brand
• Easy to apply
Cons
• Not water repellent
The best glass-cleaning cloths
Getting the best glass cleaner is nothing if you don’t apply it and clean it off properly. Yes, specially designed cloths ensure your windows are cleaned safely and without streaks.
Let’s take a look at some which could benefit you.
Meguiar’s Perfect Clarity Glass Towel
Best for spray application glass cleaners
Price: £12.00 | VIEW OFFER
This special microfibre towel is perfect for using spray-on glass cleaners. Its low pile will pick up grime, dirt and grease, minimising any scratching and maximising cleaning. Machine washable, it is a garage essential.
Pros
• Impressive product
• Durable
Cons
• High price for one cloth
Car Polishing Pads – 12 pack
Multi-purpose pad
Price: £6.99 | VIEW OFFER
This is great for products like the Gtechniq Auto G4 Nanotech Glass Polish listed above. The soft foam pad will apply the product evenly while it may soak some of the product up. It makes application easy. You’ll also be able to use them for applying wax; make sure you keep your wax pad and glass cleaner pad separate to avoid cross-contamination.
Pros
• Durable
• Soft
• Multi-purpose
Cons
• They can soak up your product
Trade Quality Genuine Chamois Demist Pad
For a quick demist
Price: £1.19 | VIEW OFFER
Not really for cleaning your windows, but this is great to demist, all the while fitting happily in your door card. As long as your windows are clean, they’ll last a long time. The soft chamois will be kind to your glass and reduce potential scratches.
Pros
• Low cost
• Easy to use
• Gentle on your window
Cons
• It can get grubby if your glass isn’t clean
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