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Old 06-08-12, 02:13 AM
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My tinted windows have dirty on the side inside the car. It is possible to clean the tinted windows? Wipe? water towel?
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I didn't quite understand your question, but if you are asking if you can clean windows that are tinted, then yes. Just make sure to use amonia free window cleaner solution. I like to use newspaper to clean them as it make a streak free finish, but they have special towels made specIficly for cleaning windows. Just don't use anything too aggressive as it mIght ruin the tint.
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microfiber towel + water. Like TCKeyz said, nothing with ammonia. I'm surprised he said he used newspaper however, doesn't the ink in newspaper come off and onto the windows?
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clean just like normal, just don't scrub.

Also don't do any cleaning after just applied. Leave it for at least 2 weeks.
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Stoner Invisible Glass + microfiber cloth

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Using newspaper has been an old trick for cleaning windows. Search it up on google. I usually try to use newspaper with text only parts, try to stay away from a page with a full picture. But I haven't had any problem with the ink coming off.
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newspaper would do the trick for the outside, I would not try newspaper for inside tinted film. Water and soft tower would do for the inside.
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Originally Posted by twylie
Stoner Invisible Glass + microfiber cloth


+1 on this stuff

Also an old soft cotton undershirt does the trick as well
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Invisible Glass + Microfiber cloth followed by waffle-weave microfber cloth works best for me.
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Originally Posted by TCKeyz
Using newspaper has been an old trick for cleaning windows. Search it up on google. I usually try to use newspaper with text only parts, try to stay away from a page with a full picture. But I haven't had any problem with the ink coming off.
I will probably try this next time with a newspaper and that rainx stuff, it sucks at coming off when you're using that glass cleaner version!
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Have you tried Invisible glass WITH Rain repellent? Works wonders, makes the glass look invisible while doing two jobs as a rain repellent. It apply as easy as a normal glass cleaner and comes off easily, unlike Rain X. Definitely a keeper if you do weekly washes, just apply after every wash, take 5 minutes.
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i just use the glass cleaner labeled "safe for tinted windows" with a microfiber towel. do not use a paper towel, it scratched all my tinted windows..
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Invisible Glass and Microfiber cloth works best for me.
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Originally Posted by twylie
Stoner Invisible Glass + microfiber cloth

x3; this stuff.

If you have a Costco membership, they have a pack of yellow microfiber towels in the automotive aisle that are fantastic at pretty much everything including window cleaning duty.

I've used this combo for years.
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+260400 like others stated



Always good to ask before you try if you arent sure. No question is ever too silly.


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