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Cleaning Tinted Windows

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by jwtayl01, May 13, 2009.

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  1. May 13, 2009 at 7:10 AM
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    I have the front windows tinted with Max Pro. The installer said not to use ammonia based cleaners, Windex etc. I have some stuff in a can from Safelite, seems to be petroleum based. Can I use this stuff on the tinted side? If not what is the best stuff to use? Thanks, Jesse
     
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  2. May 13, 2009 at 7:24 AM
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  3. May 13, 2009 at 7:29 AM
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    Where can you get this stuff, auto parts store? What are the ingredients?
    Thanks!

     
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  4. May 13, 2009 at 7:32 AM
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    When you go to the supermarket just go to the cleaner section and look for ammonia free glass cleaner. I use ammonia free windex, no problems with the tint discoloring.
     
    oldtacomaguy, May 13, 2009
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  5. May 13, 2009 at 7:41 AM
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    x100000000000! i use that in my shop and its the greatest stuff!
     
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  6. May 13, 2009 at 7:48 AM
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    I have used Windex and other things with no problems....Most of the time, I just use plain 'ol water.........
     
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  7. May 13, 2009 at 7:52 AM
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    Yeah I use the Sprayway, I get it from the local hardware store Mclendons or the Do It Center.

    When I had my windows in the 4 runner tinted they gave me a can and said don't ever use windex
     
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  8. May 13, 2009 at 7:53 AM
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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    I have a glass cleaner i bought at a parts store, it should say right on the front if it is safe for tinted windows. :thumbsup:
     
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  9. May 13, 2009 at 9:06 AM
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    I hear windex turns tint purple
     
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  10. May 13, 2009 at 9:14 AM
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    Some good ole' elbow grease and water is usually a good bet.

    Never use any window cleaners that contain ammonia.
     
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  11. May 13, 2009 at 9:27 AM
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    use invisible glass cleaner. just spray in the middle once and clean dont spray too much and on the windshield spray two times left and right side
     
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  12. May 13, 2009 at 9:38 AM
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    My window tinter told me the same thing about avoiding ammonia based products... I played dumb and got a free can... Dunno the name tho - but it's good stuff...
     
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  13. May 13, 2009 at 2:14 PM
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    x2 INVISIBLE GLASS. Works awesome on tinted, regular and windshields(even if your Windshield is broken:mad::p)
     
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  14. May 13, 2009 at 2:19 PM
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    I use the towel or shamwow I'm drying the truck with.
     
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  15. May 13, 2009 at 8:27 PM
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    Invisible Glass and use a microfiber cloth is the best combo I've ever used. It'll be streak free everytime and is 100% safe for aftermarket window tint film!
     
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  16. May 14, 2009 at 12:04 AM
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    I normally just use water and a towel although I have used windex a few times.
     
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  17. Jul 1, 2010 at 11:35 PM
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    mine's blk syds'is purple
    debadged,shell,blacked out tail lights tint,security sys,nav,dvd,bluetooth,...
    Plexus
     
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  18. Jul 2, 2010 at 2:02 PM
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    mine's blk syds'is purple
    debadged,shell,blacked out tail lights tint,security sys,nav,dvd,bluetooth,...
    the yellow sun and ageing turns film purple most films are dyed red blue yellow which makes grey, yellow fades first cause of the ylw sun leaving red and blue better films having metal properties (sputtered)look better longer but still fade or demetalize
     
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    Plexus, really? I use that on the fenders of my quad to shine it up.
     
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  20. Jul 6, 2010 at 3:24 AM
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    X3 except, I spray once top left, once top right :D
     
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