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Since I didn't see very much on cleaning the tinted windows, I will add my two cents.
If you have the factory tint, Windex will be fine. But if you have added an after market film, you must stay away from windex. The factory tint is not a film (usually) it is almost always colored glass.
The Windex on the tint film, will dry it out over time causing to to crack and discolor.
Always use a mild soap and water mixture for filmed windows. You can also use a tint safe cleaner like Stoner Invisi Glass. The shop that I have my vehicles tinted at swear by the stuff, and after using it for 6 years on the same set of film I believe in it.
If you have the factory tint, Windex will be fine. But if you have added an after market film, you must stay away from windex. The factory tint is not a film (usually) it is almost always colored glass.
The Windex on the tint film, will dry it out over time causing to to crack and discolor.
Always use a mild soap and water mixture for filmed windows. You can also use a tint safe cleaner like Stoner Invisi Glass. The shop that I have my vehicles tinted at swear by the stuff, and after using it for 6 years on the same set of film I believe in it.
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Hi guys,
This is my 2 cents on the Window Tinting portion of this thread. The product for aftermarket tint, especially the Solar Guard is- PLEXUS! Here is the link to there site-
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/frames.html This is what my Tint guy that i've been going to for all my vehicles since year 1999 has told me to use, and I've never had a problem. Sprays on nice-wipes streak free. Remember you are not spraying glass anymore wth these tints, it is like a plastic film. Also I use on my headlight covers and tail-lights too. LMK
Mike De.
This is my 2 cents on the Window Tinting portion of this thread. The product for aftermarket tint, especially the Solar Guard is- PLEXUS! Here is the link to there site-
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/frames.html This is what my Tint guy that i've been going to for all my vehicles since year 1999 has told me to use, and I've never had a problem. Sprays on nice-wipes streak free. Remember you are not spraying glass anymore wth these tints, it is like a plastic film. Also I use on my headlight covers and tail-lights too. LMK
Mike De.
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I have "Solar Guard" tint on my truck and the instruction sheet for cleaning it says Windex is fine. It also says it's fine on there web site. Or you can use vinegar and water. I would rather use the Windex.
I bought some McGuire's tire shine and it is not as good as Armoral. Lasts only a couple days. It's supposed to last two weeks.
I am rethinking all these expensive cleaners, waxes and general cleaning agents. I really do not see much difference in performance, only price.
Ps....It says most glass cleaners and does not actually say Windex.
I bought some McGuire's tire shine and it is not as good as Armoral. Lasts only a couple days. It's supposed to last two weeks.
I am rethinking all these expensive cleaners, waxes and general cleaning agents. I really do not see much difference in performance, only price.
Ps....It says most glass cleaners and does not actually say Windex.
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I also just clean the dash with a damp towel. I also have a dashmat. Arizona heat/sun is tough on interiors. I have not had any dash cracking issues with any vehicles without using protectants other than the dash mat.
