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Prima Clarity vs. Windex

What does Clarity do that's better than windex? I've been thinking about buying it, and would like to know how it compares to what I've been using.
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Clarity - No streaks at all. Period. Nada. Zip.
I still think Windex is better on cuts and scrapes however.
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Clarity actually gets your glass clean & streak free. I was quite shocked after using Clarity for the 1st time. I guess I have never seen glass that clean except for when it is brand new I have used Windex all my life but after using Clarity on my Mini I will never use Windex again (including on the windows, mirrors, & other glass surfaces in my house)
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I had been using Stoner's invisible glass, which I liked MUCH MUCH more than Windex, and I have some clarity just waiting for me for when the weather breaks!!!!
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The best way I can describe the difference is this: You know how when driving at night and an approaching vehicle's lights hit your windshield and you see a haze and glare on your glass ? With Clarity, you don't get that.

Toss the windex. Use Clarity for all your auto and home glass and mirror cleaning needs.

Heather, I think that ad, albeit 100% truthful, deserves another free Monster Fluffy !
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Heather, I think that ad, albeit 100% truthful, deserves another free Monster Fluffy !
Another? Another? What's all this about then hmmm?
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Heather, I think that ad, albeit 100% truthful, deserves another free Monster Fluffy !
Oh please then I get one tooooooo


p.s...thank goodness they sell Clarity by the gallon
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Also, if you're talking about Windex with "Ammonia-D", then it's not safe to use on window tint, but Clarity is.

I'm in the same situation as WannaMini - I have a few cans of Stoner's left, and then I'm trying the Clarity. (and also like WannaMini, I *really* prefer the Stoner's over Windex).
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I really love Clarity, and the benefit is even greater if you use the DP window MF. I washed Clara today for the first time in two weeks (*gasp*, I know...I've been down with a hip injury) and I never fail to be amazed at how the combo of Clarity and the MF makes the windows crystal-clear.
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I really love Clarity, and the benefit is even greater if you use the DP window MF...
the glass cleaning MF cloth is a must with the Clarity
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Another? Another? What's all this about then hmmm?
WHAT ?? You didn't take advantage of DP's offer of a free MF towel last month ? And just who's fault would that be ??
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p.s...thank goodness they sell Clarity by the gallon
What's with the boxing emoticon ? You wanna fight with me, Missy ??

Hey now... you didn't recommend using Clarity for ALL household chores so you don't get a free Monster Fluffy !!

But yes, I'll agree with your last post and say that Clarity is great, but even better when teamed with the MF glass cleaning cloth. Like magic, it is !
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WHAT ?? You didn't take advantage of DP's offer of a free MF towel last month ? And just who's fault would that be ??
OK that's different - sounded like you were getting paid in MFs to write glowing advertisements. Whew, breathe, breathe, calm, calm.
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Well, I don't have any Clarity yet, but I just used my new DP glass microfiber cloth with the Stoner's Invisible Glass, and I have to say, the DP cloth works better than the glass cloth that Stoner's sent me with their glass cleaner. I'm very impressed. I'm thinking I should go ahead and order a few more DP glass cloths and some Clarity. If I like the Clarity better than the Stoner's, I can always relegate the Stoner's to inside-the-house glass cleaning.
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Not yet, but I'm working on it !!
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CR&PW - Don't you just hate it when somebody interrupts a humorous flow and puts their own serious comment right in the middle.
Jeez riquiscott, don't you have some puzzle thread to start about flying Monks on treadmills taking off at 8:00 AM? jk
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What's with the boxing emoticon ? You wanna fight with me, Missy ??
Yes I will get scrappy for a free moster fluffy MBE we could have a new event at the Dragon this year...
jello wrestling for monster fluffies
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CR&PW - Don't you just hate it when somebody interrupts a humorous flow and puts their own serious comment right in the middle.
Jeez riquiscott, don't you have some puzzle thread to start about flying Monks on treadmills taking off at 8:00 AM? jk
Well, the monk question, the airplane question, and the bolts-in-the-bathtub question are my three favorites, so I'm trying to find another one to post.

I think I've found one...
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CR&PW - Don't you just hate it when somebody interrupts a humorous flow and puts their own serious comment right in the middle.
Jeez riquiscott, don't you have some puzzle thread to start about flying Monks on treadmills taking off at 8:00 AM? jk
HA ! Just noticed that. Made it look like I was laughing at the wrong post ! :impatient

Yeah, the nerve of some people !!
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Yes I will get scrappy for a free moster fluffy MBE we could have a new event at the Dragon this year...
jello wrestling for monster fluffies
<<British accent>>Ewwwwwwwwwww, naughty !! You little cheeky monkey!<<end British accent>>

Might have to make plans to attend MOTD after all !
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TOTALLY OT:
I want to go to MOTD this year! Where can I get info??? Where to stay, when it is, etc.
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Just a guess, but probably not in the detailing forum.
I realize this. It appears that quite a few people from this board are going, and I was hoping to at least get pointed in the right direction.
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I was hoping to at least get pointed in the right direction.

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