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Old 02-12-2007, 04:55 PM
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What do you guys use to clean the inside of tinted windows? The instructions that came with my tints said to use only mild detergent and water. Does it hurt the tint films to use window cleaner?
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What do you guys use to clean the inside of tinted windows? The instructions that came with my tints said to use only mild detergent and water. Does it hurt the tint films to use window cleaner?
It can. Never use anything with ammonia (a base) in it, it will turn your tinting purple. Most window cleaners specify whether they have ammonia or not but not always. Some window cleaners have vinegar in them and they are recommended as well as either mild detergent or mild detergent and vinegar.

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glass cleaner that says its safe for tinted windows....
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I use stoners...no ammonia
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Can you use paper towels to clean tint, or will that put little scratches in it? (Are microfiber towels better?)
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I use water and dry off with paper towels or microfiber....and no issues.
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water + vinager works great :]
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Old 02-12-2007, 06:37 PM
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I just bought some Invisible Glass and I believe it says it's safe for tints, but I'm at work right now. I just wanted to check with you guys since this is the first window tint I have ever done. I see lots of cars on the highway with bubbled and / or strange color tints and I don't want my expensive tint job to end up like that any time soon. I know eventually they wear out, but I don't want to have to replace the tint very often.

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Stoners Invisible Glass, and microfiber........

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Stoners Invisible Glass, and microfiber........

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But I also use the Meg's NXT Glass Cleaner & MF

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