I just got my windows tinted yesterday on my 2007 sedan, and I have a question about maintenance.

What do I clean the windows with, now that they are tinted? I wouldn't think that I could use paper towels. Am I correct in this? I don't want to scratch the tint.

Thanks for the help.

Eric

 

I use stoners and MF towel. Wait at least 5 days before cleaning. What kind of tint?

 

The important thing is do not use any cleaner that contains ammonia. You can buy glass cleaner that is made spcifically for tinted windows. I have always used paper towels and have never encounteredany problems.

 

Paper towels are abrasive and will scratch the soft tint over time.

 

I have never noticed that and I cleaned my tinted windows with paper towels on the same vehicle for 15 years and they still looked great.

 

I use QD and an MF to maintain my tinted windows.


For clients with abnormally dirty windows, I will use Stoner's IG and an MF.


The thing I love about tint...it's so easy to keep clean.

 

I use invisible glass .. best window cleaner ever

 

Mike, I will start using MF towels then, better to be safe. Thanks for the tip.

 

I would asume power washers at do-it-your-self cleaning places is a no-no

 

The tint is on the inside of the windows, so power washers make no difference.
Thanks for the tip on the Microfiber towel. Do you have any problems with streaking with the Microfiber?

What is QD???

 

I use Stoner's Invisible Glass (Aerosol Can, Not Liquid Spray) and it's simply a great product. As for the application I use clean microfiber towels only. I've never had an issue using that product on my tinted windows.

Here is a car detailing write up I did: http://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/857353.phtml

 

How do you clean the microfiber towels? Do you just buy new ones after you use them once?

 

do not use any cleaner that contains ammonia after a while your tints will fade. Use invisible glass with a microfiber towel

 

Have you been cleaning non-tinted windows with a power-washer?

Dork... I believe they are speaking about the tinted surface, which is INSIDE the car....

 

A SMALL amount of regular detergent, and some vinegar.

Don't ask me why, it just seems to be the regularly accepted practice...


If you're going to be throwing out your MF after one use, let me know what day is trash-day in your neighborhood