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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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Cleaning tint windows

What is the best thing to use to clean tinted windows? What do you guys use and recommend?
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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What is the best thing to use to clean tinted windows? What do you guys use and recommend?
I recommend anything Meguiars. My dad has a detail business. Make sure its streak free (most are anymore). Also make sure it doesnt have Ammonia in it, as it will mess up your tint.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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Well like most things car related you can get lots of different answers. I have used a few different kinds of glass cleaners. Not that much difference from the 1s I've used other than some clean a lil better & some made my windows stick a lil (too dry). So id say try a couple, see which 1 u like best & use that 1. The main thing is don't use too much of it on them or clean them too often & ur tint should be fine.

& there's this to...


http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s....1.cyysBVyvHtU
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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Yea, I googled it too but I also wanted to hear "expert" opinions. Thanks guys, I'll make sure not to use anything with ammonia in it.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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Thank you for asking this question OP. Just the other day I drove my friends and myself out to eat and they thought it would be cool to leave me notes by drawing things on my back seat windows. I was scared to clean it with windex because I didn't want to mess the tint up. Your question answered my worries thanks.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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I've tried many...but Stoner's Invisible glass posted by predatorbird is my favorite too.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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I just use Windex and some paper towels
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by NetoAzul
I just use Windex and some paper towels
i believe windex as ammonia in it, thus might harm the film of the tint.. as i also use stoners invisible glass on my tint without any problems
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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I actually used stoner invisible glass for my windshield and it's PERFECT. Hesitated a bit to use it on my tint but I will from now on. Thanks!
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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Use anything that's ammonia-free.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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I would just mix some distilled water and rubbing alcohol. I know if it's dyed tint and not metallic ammonia is a big no no, it'll turn purple in no time. Stoner's says safe for tinted windows but I still only use it on the outside, makes me nervous on my tint.
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Will1688
i believe windex as ammonia in it, thus might harm the film of the tint.. as i also use stoners invisible glass on my tint without any problems
this one..also my neighbor owns this company
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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I use this. I get a 4 pack at SAMs club for like 12 bucks. It's streakless, and ammonia free. I used to use Invisible Glass, but I've switched. This is cheaper and smells better too (not that it matters)
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Predatorbird
stoners is good stuff
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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http://www.detailersdomain.com/1z-ei...ted_p_407.html

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...wel_p_588.html

That is the best and most user-friendly glass cleaner I have ever used. Also, those towels are by far, the best glass towels I have used. If you try these out, you will thank me.
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 11:31 PM
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I bought a can of Invisible glass today and all I can say is wow. My windows are all super clear and it didn't leave any streaks.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by McCollins23


I use this. I get a 4 pack at SAMs club for like 12 bucks. It's streakless, and ammonia free. I used to use Invisible Glass, but I've switched. This is cheaper and smells better too (not that it matters)
I stand corrected, it was $8.38 for a pack of 4. (prices may vary by location )
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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Windows + window tint = eventual purple bubbly tint.


I just use water + dense microfiber cloth. You really don't even need the water, as you can buff out any kind of mark, really, with just the cloth, in circular motions.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by PDJ3.2
http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...wel_p_588.html

That is the best and most user-friendly glass cleaner I have ever used. Also, those towels are by far, the best glass towels I have used. If you try these out, you will thank me.
do they sell these towels anywhere else? i've heard good things about them but won't pay $13 to ship 2-3 detailing towels (doubling the total price)
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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I think I use a Rain-X ammonia free cleaner. Works great.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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I use stoners as well. Great stuff!
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 02:37 PM
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Stoners...that is all.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sockr1
do they sell these towels anywhere else? i've heard good things about them but won't pay $13 to ship 2-3 detailing towels (doubling the total price)
Carpro USA sells what looks to be the same kind of towel. Also if you buy a 5 or a 10 pack from them, the price per towel drops significantly. For light weight packages, they ship through US Postal priority for $5, so that's about half of what shipping usually is.

Here's the link: http://www.carpro-us.com/fast-glass-...loth/sky-line/
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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I use sprayway, no streaks no problems
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 11:30 PM
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I use aquapel......
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