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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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cleaning tinted windows

ok guys just got my windows tinted yesterday i have two questions...i know i need to clean the inside wit cleaner that has no ammonia, any suggestions for cleaners? and also i was gonna wash my car today and i wasnt sure if the moisture from washing my car will get inside and ruin the tints;should i wait a couple more days to wash the outside as well
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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you can wash the outside of your car like normal, just wait about a week so the tint can cure and get all the water out of the film before you start to clean it.

Invisible glass by stoner is a good tint safe glass cleaner.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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a soft cloth with some very mild warm soapy water.
then wipe down with a soft paper towel.

I personaly would never spray a window cleaner on the inside.

maybe if it was "tint safe" but i still stick to soap/water.
its what the pros told me to use. so i use it.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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Just stay away from products that have Amonia in them and you'll be fine.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 06blackSC
you can wash the outside of your car like normal, just wait about a week so the tint can cure and get all the water out of the film before you start to clean it.

Invisible glass by stoner is a good tint safe glass cleaner.
ok cool now the place that did the tints said to wait 2-3 days to roll the windows down should i wait a week or is that just to clean them
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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+1 to everything. Invisible Glass and non-ammonia.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Just spray it w/ water then wipe it off w/ news paper
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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Simple Green makes a glass cleaner that is tint-safe. Smells like green tea, and works well.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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i find a nice 80 grit sandpaper works great, get it nice and foggy then take a small sandblaster to them ( to get them pesky dried on bugs).. finish it off with a rub down of some acid.. oh couldnt get a window any better than that..



just playin..


i waited a week before i even rolled the windows down.. after that. i treat them as normal windows.. no problems...
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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yes, do not roll down the windows for a minimum of 2-3 days. If you can make it longer to roll them down then do it. the longer you wait, the more the tint has secured itself to the window and the less of a chance of pealing you will have
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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I use a vinegar and water mix, and a microfiber cloth
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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I rolled one of my windows down before the 3 day mark like a *******, just plain forgot. Its still OK, but other than that I gave em 4 days to cure. I was told dont wash the inside for 30 days.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 06blackSC
yes, do not roll down the windows for a minimum of 2-3 days. If you can make it longer to roll them down then do it. the longer you wait, the more the tint has secured itself to the window and the less of a chance of pealing you will have
Yea you just gotta wait for the glue in the tint to settle
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by djcasper_bpm
i find a nice 80 grit sandpaper works great, get it nice and foggy then take a small sandblaster to them ( to get them pesky dried on bugs).. finish it off with a rub down of some acid.. oh couldnt get a window any better than that..
haha...i was like is this guy serious....i would use 20 or 30 grit if that even exists...but thats just me
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