Tool Cleans Windshields Inside And Out
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Windshield WOW! makes it possible to clean both sides of your windshield simultaneously. “The idea began in early 2018 when I was driving in a torrential rainstorm,” says founder John Moulton. “The glare from oncoming headlights shining off the dirty windshield made for a dangerous situation. I did the usual gas station squeegee outside cleaning the next day, but it didn’t remove the built-up film and haze. I eventually realized the source of the problem was the inside.”
Moulton learned that vinyl and plastic off-gassing in a vehicle’s interior causes haze and film to build up on the windshield. “I attempted to scrub the interior, but most people know how awkward that is. I resorted to a microfiber pad on a long stick, but this proved only slightly better than using my arm.” After several days, he came up with a solution: two magnetic cleaning paddles. After 18 mos. and more than 20 prototypes, Moulton had a rugged but flexible magnetic cleaning paddle that could handle a vehicle’s curved glass. “I showed it to friends and family, and the universal response was ‘WOW!’” he says.
Today, the patent-pending flexible paddles surround strong magnets. It provides consistent pressure across contours for an even clean. When placed on both sides of the windshield, they will bind to each other and improve your cleaning potential. Move the exterior paddle, and the interior will follow.
“It’s quite simple to use,” says Moulton. “Attach clean microfiber cloths to the Velcro paddles and spray them with glass cleaner. Set the external paddle on the outside windshield, and then reach in and attach the inside paddle. Through magnetic force, both paddles are now magnetically connected, and by moving the outside paddle, the inside moves in unison automatically. Yes, new users experience a bit of a learning curve. But after a few goes, most people can master it.”
The Windshield WOW! works for most vehicle glass, including rear windows with defroster wires embedded into or on them. It’s also safe for use on tinted windows, so long as the tint was professionally installed and doesn’t usually scratch from hand cleaning. This system should not be used for home windows, as the magnet strength is only optimized for automotive glass. Home windows are thicker, so the magnets will not work.
The Windshield WOW! Basic set costs $99.95 and includes dual flexible cleaning paddles, two foam storage/paddle separator trays, a 10-pack of reusable microfiber cloths, a 2-pack of buffing cloths, and a rigid storage box. A Pro set costs $129.95 and adds an adjustable extension arm for easy reach, double the microfiber and buffing cloths, a 4-oz Sprayway glass cleaner spray can, and a silicone scuff guard. Additional reusable microfiber cloths are sold at $14.95 per 10-pack, and buffing cloths are sold for $3.95 for two. “All of our cleaning cloths can get hundreds of uses as they can be washed and reused,” says Moulton.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Windshield WOW! (www.windshieldwow.com).
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Tool Cleans Windshields Inside And Out
Windshield WOW! makes it possible to clean both sides of your windshield simultaneously. “The idea began in early 2018 when I was driving in a torrential rainstorm,” says founder John Moulton. “The glare from oncoming headlights shining off the dirty windshield made for a dangerous situation. I did the usual gas station squeegee outside cleaning the next day, but it didn’t remove the built-up film and haze. I eventually realized the source of the problem was the inside.”
Moulton learned that vinyl and plastic off-gassing in a vehicle’s interior causes haze and film to build up on the windshield. “I attempted to scrub the interior, but most people know how awkward that is. I resorted to a microfiber pad on a long stick, but this proved only slightly better than using my arm.” After several days, he came up with a solution: two magnetic cleaning paddles. After 18 mos. and more than 20 prototypes, Moulton had a rugged but flexible magnetic cleaning paddle that could handle a vehicle’s curved glass. “I showed it to friends and family, and the universal response was ‘WOW!’” he says.
Today, the patent-pending flexible paddles surround strong magnets. It provides consistent pressure across contours for an even clean. When placed on both sides of the windshield, they will bind to each other and improve your cleaning potential. Move the exterior paddle, and the interior will follow.
“It’s quite simple to use,” says Moulton. “Attach clean microfiber cloths to the Velcro paddles and spray them with glass cleaner. Set the external paddle on the outside windshield, and then reach in and attach the inside paddle. Through magnetic force, both paddles are now magnetically connected, and by moving the outside paddle, the inside moves in unison automatically. Yes, new users experience a bit of a learning curve. But after a few goes, most people can master it.”
The Windshield WOW! works for most vehicle glass, including rear windows with defroster wires embedded into or on them. It’s also safe for use on tinted windows, so long as the tint was professionally installed and doesn’t usually scratch from hand cleaning. This system should not be used for home windows, as the magnet strength is only optimized for automotive glass. Home windows are thicker, so the magnets will not work.
The Windshield WOW! Basic set costs $99.95 and includes dual flexible cleaning paddles, two foam storage/paddle separator trays, a 10-pack of reusable microfiber cloths, a 2-pack of buffing cloths, and a rigid storage box. A Pro set costs $129.95 and adds an adjustable extension arm for easy reach, double the microfiber and buffing cloths, a 4-oz Sprayway glass cleaner spray can, and a silicone scuff guard. Additional reusable microfiber cloths are sold at $14.95 per 10-pack, and buffing cloths are sold for $3.95 for two. “All of our cleaning cloths can get hundreds of uses as they can be washed and reused,” says Moulton.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Windshield WOW! (www.windshieldwow.com).
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