Cleaning Rear Window... With a Rollbar

[F.D. Sako]

I have a pretty stupid question I'd like to ask :

Ever since I got the rollbar welded in, I havent cleaned the inside of the rear window. It's gotten pretty filthy, because I drive with the windows open, which is causing the window to fog up pretty bad.

I've thought about going in through the trunk, but my rollbar has an 'X' between the rear diagnals, which prevents me from accessing the cabin from the trunk... and I'm afraid I'll get stuck in there and have to call Life Alert to get help ;D

The current plan, which I have not tried yet, is to remove the seats and get a broom stick, or a swifer jet stick, with microfiber towel at the end and try to reach the rear window. I know this wont allow me to clean too well, because I wont be able to put much force into it.

I feel stupid typing this, but I'm looking to see what you guys have done


Here's a pic of the bar in-progress, with one bar missing to make the 'X'


Another shot to show the 'X'

 

[TMSBOSS]

My plan. Offer neighbor kids $5.00 to clean the back window.

 

[F.D. Sako]

My plan. Offer neighbor kids $5.00 to clean the back window.

Haha. That works too!

 

[byronj]

Just steal, uh borrow a window cleaner from your local gas station. Don't soak end but use it with a damp cloth.

BTW you still have your stock seats?

 

[Grant 302]

"as seen on TV"...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Handy-EZ-Windshield-Wiper-with-Long-Handle-and-Pivoting-Head/21777422

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Invisible-Glass-Reach-amp-Clean-Tool-Gift-Pack/46698169

 

[F.D. Sako]

I have the sooner one already, but it's not long enough to reach the bottom portion of the rear window.

BTW you still have your stock seats?

I do. Plan was to swap between the two for street and track, but never happened.

 

[TymeSlayer]

"as seen on TV"...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Handy-EZ-Windshield-Wiper-with-Long-Handle-and-Pivoting-Head/21777422

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Invisible-Glass-Reach-amp-Clean-Tool-Gift-Pack/46698169

These wands do well and if you get the one with the screw in handle you can swap out the handle with any custom length handle. (Cut a broom handle down to size). But you'll need to do a bit of the window at a tyme and use a second one with a clean pad to prevent streaking. Using a good streak free window cleaner will help as well but I've yet to find one that does as advertised.

 

[TMSBOSS]

These wands do well and if you get the one with the screw in handle you can swap out the handle with any custom length handle. (Cut a broom handle down to size). But you'll need to do a bit of the window at a tyme and use a second one with a clean pad to prevent streaking. Using a good streak free window cleaner will help as well but I've yet to find one that does as advertised.

Although pricey, Adams make a great window cleaner. Wipe on and wipe off, no streaks.

 

[302BOB]

Man, I tried once cleaning that back window (with no roll bar in place) & nearly broke my back.....son did it once since then, but it is definitely due for a cleaning soon...maybe son will come to the rescue again.

 

[Grant 302]

These wands do well and if you get the one with the screw in handle you can swap out the handle with any custom length handle. (Cut a broom handle down to size). But you'll need to do a bit of the window at a tyme and use a second one with a clean pad to prevent streaking. Using a good streak free window cleaner will help as well but I've yet to find one that does as advertised.

Or be cheap like me and extra cloths and rubber bands will do! ;D

Cleaners aside, the VOCs/oils that deposit on the glass are best soaked up with newspaper. Nothing really safe cuts through it, so it also needs to be absorbed otherwise you're just smearing it around.

 

[Cobra700]

Lexan window so you can unscrew it from the outside? ;D

 

[F.D. Sako]

Man, I tried once cleaning that back window (with no roll bar in place) & nearly broke my back.....son did it once since then, but it is definitely due for a cleaning soon...maybe son will come to the rescue again.

Yes, you do have to take awkward positions... need to stretch before going in so you don't pull a muscle haha.

I'll have to check the stoner handle when I get home. Can't recall if it has a hole at the end for an extension.

 

[byronj]

I have the sooner one already, but it's not long enough to reach the bottom portion of the rear window.

I do. Plan was to swap between the two for street and track, but never happened.

Ahh, I've been thinking of that but I'm just looking for stock Recaros.

 

[Fabman]

My detail lady is about 5 foot nothin' and somehow manages to climb back there
even with the roll bar and fixed back aluminum seats to get them sparkling clean every time.
I don't know how she does it, but she does.


My advise is to get a very small woman to do it for you.

 

[cobrarob]

I have a pretty stupid question I'd like to ask :

Ever since I got the rollbar welded in, I havent cleaned the inside of the rear window. It's gotten pretty filthy, because I drive with the windows open, which is causing the window to fog up pretty bad.

I've thought about going in through the trunk, but my rollbar has an 'X' between the rear diagnals, which prevents me from accessing the cabin from the trunk... and I'm afraid I'll get stuck in there and have to call Life Alert to get help ;D

The current plan, which I have not tried yet, is to remove the seats and get a broom stick, or a swifer jet stick, with microfiber towel at the end and try to reach the rear window. I know this wont allow me to clean too well, because I wont be able to put much force into it.

I feel stupid typing this, but I'm looking to see what you guys have done


Here's a pic of the bar in-progress, with one bar missing to make the 'X'


Another shot to show the 'X'

Beautiful Rollbar!
Which one is that or did you have it custom. The second pic is it PC or painted black?

 

[F.D. Sako]

Beautiful Rollbar!
Which one is that or did you have it custom. The second pic is it PC or painted black?

It was custom made by Piper Motorsports and they painted it using rattle cans, which I can't believe, because its so uniform and durable.

 

[cobrarob]

It was custom made by Piper Motorsports and they painted it using rattle cans, which I can't believe, because its so uniform and durable.

Lol! I wanted to paint mine but my buddies said to PC it. Looks real nice.
Tryin to sell mine want to do somethin simllar to yours. And nice seats too!
Thanks for the reply

 

[blacksheep-1]

Most effective means I've found is to pay of the neighbor's kid in racing stickers. Make sure they use liquid glass, seems to last longer for some reason.

 

[F.D. Sako]

Most effective means I've found is to pay of the neighbor's kid in racing stickers. Make sure they use liquid glass, seems to last longer for some reason.

Liquid Glass the polish?

 

[TymeSlayer]

That's not the pink waxy stuff I recall from the 60's and 70's - not sure they still make that. This stuff works good too but it is more work. And I heard from a neighbor of mine that using newspaper is not what it used to be because of the changes in the paper and inks over the past years.