Cleaning Windows with Tint

ChrisLK · 01-28-2008, 12:57 PM

Does anyone have suggestions on what type/brand cleaning agent to use when cleaning windows with tint film. I just had 35% tint installed all the way around (except front of course) and love the look. It sure makes the car look very stylish yet not too ghetto. Anyway i figured I'd ask here and get some suggestions on cleaning methods.

The type tint i have is a non-relective window film made by Johnson Window Films. The line i had installed is called Ray Guard - which is their standard base line.

Well any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

sinnet112 · 01-28-2008, 01:26 PM

Stoner's Invisible Glass

I335 · 01-28-2008, 01:37 PM

^ I agree - but be gentle...

JOYRIIDE1113 · 01-28-2008, 04:25 PM

H2O

FMINUS · 01-28-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sinnet112

Stoner's Invisible Glass

I use CG glass cleaner (the purple one)

ChrisLK · 01-28-2008, 09:13 PM

Thank you all for the quick input. I believe i will be picking up what u suggested. I also emailed the manufacturer of the tint and they responded that the best cleaner is simply water with a small amount of soap. They also indicated that non-industrial window cleaners with ammonia such as windex will not damge the film as long as it is not allowed to remain on the film for a long amount of time (which must mean not allowing extra residue to remain on the tint).

Anyway i plan to use soap and water most of the time and probably the cleaner you all suggested when it really needs it.

Thanks again all.

Chris

ScheerSpeed · 01-28-2008, 10:14 PM

stoner's FTW!

AWD Addict · 01-28-2008, 10:59 PM

SPRAYWAY

Ammonia Free. Stuff's fricken incredible.

arabbmw · 01-29-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AWD Addict

SPRAYWAY

Ammonia Free. Stuff's fricken incredible.

+1

I use it on my big 60 gallon fish tank. one spray and it wipes off with one paper towel for the whole tank.

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ChrisLK New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Thank you all for the quick input. I believe i will be picking up what u suggested. I also emailed the manufacturer of the tint and they responded that the best cleaner is simply water with a small amount of soap. They also indicated that non-industrial window cleaners with ammonia such as windex will not damge the film as long as it is not allowed to remain on the film for a long amount of time (which must mean not allowing extra residue to remain on the tint). Anyway i plan to use soap and water most of the time and probably the cleaner you all suggested when it really needs it. Thanks again all. Chris
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