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      08-31-2011, 12:48 PM   #1
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techniques for cleaning window tint?

I nav 3M crystalline and I can't get streak free windows. I've use BMW glass cleaner w/antifog as well as another non ammonia based cleaner. Cotton cloth or newspaper for both and neither works well. What am I doing wrong?
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Try using less cleaner and spraying directly on your towel not the glass. Might want to try a lint free MF towel for glass as well.
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This is what I use the best stuff and tint safe.. u can buy it at any Target or Autozone..also an old school trick that works great is to use newspapers..no lint

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2 microfiber towel waffle type and ammonia free products.
one for wiping off and other for polishing glass
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2 microfiber towel waffle type and ammonia free products.
one for wiping off and other for polishing glass
Here's your answer. Don't use newspapers, especially on tint. It's an old school tip that just doesn't fly anymore.


http://www.autopia.org/forum/profess...ling-tips.html
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Stoner Invisible Glass and a MF towel
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Sprayway from Costco works as well as Stoners and sometimes is cheaper if you go thru a lot of it. I also have CG Glass and some Megs both work really well and are dilutable not aerosol.
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This is what I use the best stuff and tint safe.. u can buy it at any Target or Autozone..also an old school trick that works great is to use newspapers..no lint
Yes, Invisible Glass. I find it at Walmart in the automotive section (not the cleaner aisle). My wife prefers it to Windex for the home glass so we have 3 cans around the house.
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