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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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Best way to wash tinted windows?

Now that I finally got around to tinting my windows, can anyone tell me the best way to clean them without scratching them up? I have the metalized film.

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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 12:52 PM
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Don't use Windex or liquid cleaners like it. They make special spray can/ foam bottle cleaners specifically for tinted windows. Most car washes use this type of window cleaner. Your local auto parts store should have it.
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 08:45 AM
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I always just use a damp chamois.
Old Mar 17, 2014 | 09:00 AM
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I just use a damp paper towel with just water and then dry...
Old May 6, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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as mentioned use tint safe foam cleaner, never ammonia based products. Also a microfiber cloth helps from scratching
Old May 7, 2014 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by eSiK
as mentioned use tint safe foam cleaner, never ammonia based products. Also a microfiber cloth helps from scratching
Ammonia is bad on tinted windows. Its what makes them turn purple. I agree with evertying eSiK posted
Old May 7, 2014 | 06:05 AM
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Glass cleaner is ok as long as it is a brand with no amonia
Old May 7, 2014 | 06:16 AM
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The company that did my tint told me to use a micro fiber towel with a little bit of water. No chemicals.
Old May 7, 2014 | 09:43 AM
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i use microfiber towel and windex...guess i'll be switching to foam spray mentioned above.
Old May 7, 2014 | 10:01 AM
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as already mentioned just avoid cleaners with ammonia, that is all , I have a clleaner it simply says "ammonia free"

I like using black and white news paper too no joke.
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Originally Posted by ConCon
i use microfiber towel and windex...guess i'll be switching to foam spray mentioned above.
Make sure you use stuff that is safe for tinted windows. i.e. NO AMMONIA
Old May 7, 2014 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Prophecy99
as already mentioned just avoid cleaners with ammonia, that is all , I have a clleaner it simply says "ammonia free"

I like using black and white news paper too no joke.
haha i used newspaper before I tinted my windows I was afraid it would mess up tint to switched to microfiber lol
Old May 7, 2014 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by CustomLowz
Make sure you use stuff that is safe for tinted windows. i.e. NO AMMONIA
NO AMMONIA...got it!!!
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