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EP 67: He Solved Detailing’s Most Annoying Problem (Glass Cleaning) | FT. Alan Randmae
Glass cleaning has always been one of detailing’s most frustrating tasks—until now. In Episode 67, Ercan Hurmuzlu sits down with Alan Randmae, the mind behind Aquamist, a game-changing glass cleaner built to eliminate streaks, towel drag, and endless buffing. Born from real-world frustration, this patented formula introduces lubrication into the process, making cleaning faster, smoother, and more effective—even in the sun. From pro tips to high-speed shop solutions, this episode delivers serious value. If you’re tired of fighting glass, this might be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.
Andrew St-Pierre
5/8/20264 min read
🚘 EP 67: HE SOLVED DETAILING’S MOST ANNOYING PROBLEM (GLASS CLEANING) | FT. ALAN RANDMAE
🎙️ Hosted by ERCAN HURMUZLU | Suds to Success Podcast
In Episode 67 of the Suds to Success Podcast, host Ercan Hurmuzlu sits down with a special guest who may have cracked the code to the most annoying detailing problem of all time — streak-free glass cleaning.
Glass cleaning… the one detailing task that can turn even the best detailer into a frustrated mess 😤.
Introducing Alan Randmae, the creator of Aquamist Glass Cleaner, a product designed specifically to eliminate the dreaded towel drag, streaks, smears, and endless buffing.
And yes… it’s the kind of product that makes you go:
“WHY didn’t this exist sooner?!” 🤯🔥
🧑🔬WHO IS ALAN RANDMAE?
Alan Randmae isn’t just another guy selling a cleaning product. He’s a lifelong car enthusiast, long-time detailer, and a mechanical engineer by education 🛠️.
But what makes Alan stand out is this:
🚗 He didn’t create Aquamist in a fancy lab.
🏠 He created it in his garage — from real frustration and real detailing experience.
The goal was simple:
✅ Make glass cleaning easier
✅ Make results perfect
✅ Remove the stress from the process
🪟 THE PROBLEM EVERY DETAILER HATES: “RAG DRAG”
If you’ve ever cleaned windows and felt the towel grabbing, sticking, and dragging across the glass…
You already know the pain. 😭
Alan explains that the biggest issue with most glass cleaners is that they use detergents that strip oils and lubrication completely, causing towels to:
❌ bunch up
❌ drag
❌ streak
❌ leave haze
❌ create frustration
And the worst part? You wipe harder… and it gets worse. That’s when Alan decided to build something totally different.
🧴 WHAT MAKES AQUAMIST DIFFERENT?
Aquamist is not your typical glass cleaner. Alan explains that Aquamist is formulated with a built-in lubricant that activates as you clean.
Here’s what happens:
🧴 Spray Aquamist on the glass
🧽 Spread it with a towel
✨ Lubricant coats the surface
🪟 Buff and dry smoothly with almost no resistance
The lubricant helps you dry the glass completely while still being able to remove leftover streaks and dirt.
That means no more towel fighting.
No more endless wiping.
Just clean glass — FAST.
🔬 A PATENTED FORMULA BUILT FOR RESULTS
This isn’t just a “nice mix of chemicals.” Alan reveals that Aquamist has a patented formula based on micro-dispersed lubricant droplets.
The silicone-based technology bonds to glass in a unique way, providing:
✅ smoother wiping
✅ clearer results
✅ easier buffing
✅ reduced streaking
✅ improved clarity
And one surprising bonus…
Aquamist can slightly reduce the visual impact of tiny windshield pits and micro scratches by filling imperfections at a microscopic level. It won’t repair the glass — but it improves how it looks 👀.
🛢️ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: AQUAMIST NOW COMES IN GALLONS!
One of the biggest news drops in this episode is Alan announcing something major:
🔥 Aquamist is now available in GALLON SIZE! 🔥
This new version is designed for:
🚘 high-speed detail shops
🧼 car washes
🏁 fast-paced environments
It’s called:
“HIGH-SPEED AQUAMIST”
Same patented technology , adjusted proportions for faster workflows. This is a game changer for high-volume detailing businesses.
🌞 YES… IT WORKS IN THE SUN
One of the most impressive discoveries Alan shares is that Aquamist works even in hot conditions.
Most glass cleaners fail in the sun because they dry too quickly and leave streaks.
But Aquamist flashes off cleanly, and if you miss a spot…
You can simply wipe it with a dry towel and it disappears instantly .
For mobile detailers, this is a massive win.
🪞 MORE THAN GLASS: MIRRORS, TINT, DASHBOARDS & TRIM
Aquamist is designed for glass, but Alan explains it also performs incredibly well on:
🪞 mirrors
🖤 tinted windows
✨ gloss trim
🚗 dashboards
🪵 burl wood finishes
🔩 stainless trim
It doesn’t smear, doesn’t haze, and doesn’t leave residue. Alan even demonstrated it on his 1960 Buick Electra, proving it’s safe even on sensitive older finishes like single-stage paint.
🐶TOUGH CONTAMINANTS: NICOTINE, DOG SALIVA & MORE
Ercan asked the question every detailer wants to know:
“Will it remove nicotine buildup and nasty glass contamination?”
Alan confirms Aquamist handles tough contaminants like:
🚬 smoke residue
🐶 dog slobber
🖐️ fingerprints
🌫️ interior haze, and it does it without requiring 3-4 steps like most products.
🧠 THE 3 KEYS TO PERFECT GLASS CLEANING
Alan drops pure gold when he explains glass cleaning comes down to 3 things:
✅ THE PERSON
You must be detail-oriented and patient.
✅ THE PRODUCT
The wrong cleaner will ruin the process no matter how good you are.
✅ THE TOWEL
Drying is the most important part — wet towels cause streaks.
And here’s the best part… With Aquamist, even towels that aren’t brand-new can still work well, as long as they’re dry and not heavily contaminated.
That alone can save detailers a lot of towels .
🔦 THE BEST TIP FOR FINDING STREAKS (INSANE BUT TRUE)
Alan’s best glass-cleaning trick?
💡 Put an LED light inside the car at night.
🚫 Turn off exterior lights.
👀 Walk around the car and inspect.
This reveals streaks you would NEVER notice in daylight.
And it prevents the classic customer complaint:
“At night, my windshield looks streaky.”
This tip is simple… but professional-level.
🛒DISCOUNT CODE ALERT (DON’T MISS THIS)
Alan shared an exclusive discount for Suds to Success listeners:
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🎤 FINAL THOUGHTS FROM EPISODE 67
This episode proves something important:
Sometimes the biggest detailing improvements don’t come from coatings or machines…
They come from solving the small daily struggles.
And glass cleaning is one of the biggest struggles in the detailing world.
Alan Randmae didn’t just create a cleaner — he created a solution 🧼🔥.
If you’re tired of streaks, towel drag, and wasted time…
This is an episode you need to watch.
🔗 CHECK OUT ALAN RANDMAE / AQUAMIST
🌐 Website: https://aquamistclean.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquamist_glass_cleaner/
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