AutoBrite Crystal Glass Cleaner

Solvent-based glass cleaner for car and home

AutoBrite Crystal Glass Cleaner

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Autobrite Crystal is a solvent-based glass cleaner with a high flash-off formula: spray, wipe and buff, and the dirt comes away with the cloth. It removes dirt, grime, fingerprints, grease, food marks, smoke and vape fog, bird lime and exhaust film from glass.

  • Solvent and detergent blend
  • High flash-off for an instant wipe and buff
  • Safe on glass, mirrors and window tints
  • Usable on Perspex and infotainment screens
  • Removes fingerprints, grease and vape fog
  • Lifts tobacco film and exhaust smoke residue
  • Smear free formula helps reduce night dazzle
  • Available in 500ml or 5L
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Autobrite Crystal is a solvent-based glass cleaner with a high flash-off formula: spray, wipe and buff, and the dirt comes away with the cloth. It removes dirt, grime, fingerprints, grease, food marks, smoke and vape fog, bird lime and exhaust film from glass.

It has been in the Autobrite range since 2005 as one of its first products. It is safe on all glass, mirrors and window tints, so many people also use it on windows around the house. Pair it with a dedicated glass towel such as the Autobrite Enforcer Glass Towel. It comes in 500ml and 5L.

How to use

  1. Spray onto the glass.
  2. Wipe straight away with a glass towel.
  3. Buff to a clear finish.

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Type Glass cleaner, solvent based
Flash-off High
Safe on All glass, mirrors, window tints
Sizes 500ml, 5L

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Key features

  • Glass Cleaner
  • 500ml Or 5L
  • Tint Safe
  • pH 7
  • High Flash-Off

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Expert Notes

Crystal has been in the Autobrite Direct range since 2005 and is now listed by the maker as Crystal Superior Glass Cleaner. It blends solvents and detergents in a high flash-off formula that is wiped on and buffed straight away, lifting fingerprints, grease, smoke, vape fog, insects and bird lime. Autobrite rates it safe for all glass, mirrors and window tints, and usable on Perspex and infotainment screens. The safety data sheet lists pH 7 and classes it as flammable, so use it away from heat. Choose 500ml for the car or 5L for refilling. Pair it with two dedicated glass towels, a glass polish for heavy contamination and a glass sealant.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Windscreens inside and out
  • Side and rear windows
  • Door and interior mirrors
  • Tinted windows
  • Perspex surfaces
  • Infotainment screens
  • Household mirrors
  • Glass stair panels

Caution: Crystal is flammable and can irritate eyes and skin. Keep it away from heat and flames, use it with ventilation and avoid overspray on plastics.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Glass Cleaner
Brand
Autobrite Direct
Size
500ml, 5L
Formula
Solvent And Detergent Blend
pH
7
Application Method
Spray, Wipe And Buff
Compatibility
All Glass, Mirrors, Window Tints, Perspex, Infotainment Screens
Removes
Dirt, Grime, Fingerprints, Grease, Smoke, Vape Fog, Tobacco Film, Insects, Bird Lime
Safety
Flammable Liquid, Contains Propan-2-ol, Eye And Skin Irritant
Liquid Colour
Green
Flash-Off
High Flash-Off
In Range Since
2005

How To Use

Application

  1. Make sure the glass is dry before you start.
  2. Mist 3 to 5 fine sprays of Crystal onto a glass towel, or directly onto the glass.
  3. Keep overspray off plastics and trim when spraying the glass directly.
  4. Wipe the cleaner across the glass with the first towel.
  5. Buff the glass straight away with a second, dry glass towel.
  6. Check the glass against the light and apply a second time to any streaks that remain.

Aftercare

  1. Follow with a glass sealant if you want rain to clear from the screen more easily.
  2. Wash glass towels apart from other towels and without fabric softener.
  3. Close the trigger and store the bottle upright, away from heat and ignition sources.
  4. Wash your hands after use and rinse eyes with water if splashed.
  5. Keep the bottle out of reach of children.

Top Tip: Spray the towel rather than the glass when working inside the car to keep overspray off the dashboard.

Performance Benefits

  • Lifts fingerprints and grease from glass
  • Removes vape fog and smoke film
  • Clears insects and bird lime
  • Spray, wipe and buff routine
  • Helps reduce night time dazzle
  • Cleans household mirrors and glass too

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crystal safe on tinted windows?

Yes, Autobrite Direct states Crystal is safe for all glass, mirrors and window tints.

Can I use it on Perspex and screens?

Yes, Autobrite lists Crystal for glass, Perspex and infotainment screens. Spray it onto the towel first when cleaning screens.

What does Crystal remove?

Crystal removes dirt, grime, fingerprints, grease, food marks, smoke, vape fog, tobacco film, insects, bird lime and exhaust smoke film from glass.

What sizes are available?

Crystal Glass Cleaner is available in 500ml and 5L. The 5L is handy for refilling a smaller spray bottle.

What is the pH of Crystal?

The Autobrite Direct safety data sheet lists Crystal at pH 7.

Is it flammable?

Yes, the safety data sheet classes Crystal as a flammable liquid and vapour, as it contains propan-2-ol. Keep it away from heat, sparks and flames.

How do I avoid streaks?

Use two glass towels, one to wipe the cleaner on and a dry one to buff. If marks show against the light, a second application removes the remaining film.

Can I use it around the house?

Yes, Autobrite says Crystal can be used on indoor mirrors and glass stair panels as well as car glass.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Clean the inside of the screen after the dashboard, not before.
  2. Wipe inside glass one way and outside the other to trace streaks.
  3. Keep a separate towel just for interior glass.
  4. Wipe the wiper blades with a damp cloth while cleaning the screen.
  5. Change to a fresh towel face once the towel feels damp.
  6. Rinse heavy bird lime off with water before wiping the glass.
  7. Treat door mirror glass gently so cleaner does not run into the housing.
  8. Available with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Autobrite Direct

Autobrite Direct is a UK car detailing brand founded in 2005 that describes itself as built by detailers, for detailers. Magifoam snow foam, Crystal glass cleaner and Tyregloss date from its early years. In 2026 the brand was relaunched by Technical Brands UK & Ireland Limited, of County Antrim, which had been the official Autobrite Direct reseller in Ireland; the earlier company, Autobrite Direct Limited, no longer trades. The new operator says it has brought back key legacy formulas and that the products are manufactured in the UK.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Autobrite Direct online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Popular choices include Magifoam, Purple Velvet shampoo and Project 64.

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Shampoos. Purple Velvet is a pH neutral shampoo with a Juicy Fruit scent that dilutes up to 1500:1, a 10ml capful in 15 litres. Banana Gloss is pH neutral and kind to existing wax, and Ceramic Infused Shampoo adds a slick, hydrophobic layer, used at 400:1 in the bucket or straight onto the mitt. Wash with the Synthetic Wool Wash Mitt and a 20 litre Detailing Bucket in black or clear, each with a Gamma Seal lid and Dirt Guard; the Bucket Organiser fits most 20 litre buckets and holds bottles, mitts and brushes.

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Protection and gloss. Prep-It removes polishing oils and residue before a coating, sealant or wax. Ultraslick is a polymer sealant for paint, glass, chrome and unpainted plastics in a 250ml atomiser bottle, and Carbanuba is a banana scented cream wax of carnauba, montan and microcrystalline waxes. Magiseal is a water based, SiO2 infused coating: 100ml with 400ml of water in a foam lance, or 25ml with 475ml in a trigger, rinsed straight off, for two to three months of protection. Project 64 is a pH neutral spray, wipe and buff gloss enhancer, Quickshine works as a quick detailer, waterless wash or clay lubricant, and Top Gloss is a wax drying aid. Apply them with the foam applicators, six to a pack, and polish bright metal with Metalworx.

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