Window cleaning for tinted windows

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jhe888

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Hello all. I have spent a few days reading and searching, and have learned a lot. But here is a question I haven't found the answer on: What cleaners are safe and effective for window tint films?



Thanks.
 
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The ones that come readily to mind are:



-Sonus

-Pro AGC-18

-Eagle1 20/20

-Stoner's Invisible Glass

-The Wax Shop Window Cleaner



Plus, I hear Plexus is OK, even though it seems a little counter-intuitive to me.



If anybody knows of a reason *not* to use any of the above, post something so I can revise my list. Also, I'll try to keep track of any other suggestions so we have a decent list of options.
 
Almost all glass cleaners are safe for tint except when they have Ammonia in them.



But I usually will clean them with QDer or Invisible Glass.
 
stiffdogg06 said:
Almost all glass cleaners are safe for tint except when they have Ammonia in them..
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That's my understanding as well...but I'm not always sure which products do/don't have it :think:
 
A lot of window cleaners will say on the bottle wither or not they are safe for tinted windows. I usually just use a QD or Meg's glass cleaner or distilled water with a MF.
 
stiffdogg06 said:
Almost all glass cleaners are safe for tint except when they have Ammonia in them.
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You have to look on them to see if they say ammonia free, that is the ingredient that will ruin your tint.
 
I use Windex AUTO. It was ~$4 @ walmart and it is green in color and says safe for tinted windows. remember...less is more with product.
 
At the risk of getting *slightly* off topic, I used Stoner's IG w/rain repellent for the first time earlier today. It seems like really great stuff--I can't think of any other product that has left the glass feeling so slick. Of course, I haven't tried it in inclement weather yet, so I can't speak to any rain sheeting abilities.
 
Bostonsfavson said:
At the risk of getting *slightly* off topic, I used Stoner's IG w/rain repellent for the first time earlier today. It seems like really great stuff--I can't think of any other product that has left the glass feeling so slick. Of course, I haven't tried it in inclement weather yet, so I can't speak to any rain sheeting abilities.
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Its great in the rain, I tried it out when it first came out, I still have water beading on my windshield.
 
Meghan@Autogeek said:
Its great in the rain, I tried it out when it first came out, I still have water beading on my windshield.
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Good to know:2thumbs: Unfortunately, it looks like I'll be testing it for myself on Sunday.
 
But I don't have to worry about ruining my glass because I will clean the inside with a QDer anyways. I rarely every use a "glass cleaner" unless there is some kind water spots, etc on the glass.
 
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