Tips on cleaning the inside of the windows

[neworleans504]

I was wondering if anyone had any tips on cleaning the interior windows i had the front windows recently tinted what should i use on them so i don't mess them up. The windex stuff doesn't work for me it leaves a film on the glass and so do the armorall window wipes i'm looking for a soap mixture i can use i usually use filtered water with a small amount of liquid soap any tips guys?

 

[MountaineerGreen]

Use clear glass cleaner that says tint safe. The ammonia in the Windex will turn it purple. Spray the window lightly, don't soak it and buff the window until dry. The key is very little cleaner and buff dry, if it is left to evaporate it will leave streaks.

 

[JIGAWHAAT]

Use clear glass cleaner that says tint safe. The ammonia in the Windex will turn it purple. Spray the window lightly, don't soak it and buff the window until dry. The key is very little cleaner and buff dry, if it is left to evaporate it will leave streaks.

I agree
And I used old crumpled up newspaper to wipe it up. works awesome

 

[toypaseo]

I use microfiber towels, one damp to wipe, one dry to dry.

The ammonia in Windex will eat the adhesive.

The sun turns dye based tint purple. It fades one or more of the color layers, with the resulting color being purplish. I had dye based tint in my Paseo for 13+ years, and it turned purple. The only cleaners used on it was a tint cleaner that was provided by the tinter, plain water, and water with a few drops of dish liquid in it. I piece on my windshield never got cleaned with anything, and it turned purple.

 

[toypaseo]

I agree
And I used old crumpled up newspaper to wipe it up. works awesome

Wouldn't newspaper possibly scratch the tint?

 

[JIGAWHAAT]

Wouldn't newspaper possibly scratch the tint?

It has not on any of my rigs yet. I am not saying that it can't scratch the tint, I just never ran into that problem myself.

 

[neworleans504]

thanks guys i'll try that

 

[Turdle]

Glass plus ( it is always ammonia free) and a clean cloth--
From my experience working on copy machines--cleaning the mirrors-lenses with any type of paper is a no-no.
I would think the window tint is even less durable--

 

[mace]

re :

coffee filters work good; and no lint

 

[Flounder]

I use purified water (nothing more than a little from the Brita) in a spray bottle with microfiber cloths. Spray, wipe, and then buff well to remove any chance of the haze/streaks.

 

[X6StringerX]

Not to take away from this thread, but I've learned one thing since I've been a part of this forum.


It wouldn't matter if I was asking advice on how to take a ****, someone would have advice as to how to do it the best.

I love hearing the different ways some of you guys do stuff. Keep spreading the tips/tricks. Coffee filters? Who would have thunk it?

 

[aldive]

Not sure about the tint, but I use Stoner's Invisible Glass; amazing stuff.

Good luck ....

 

[mikeh44]

invisable glass

 

[etc]

Buy 90 % isopropyl alcohol. Cheap, and effective.

 

[JIGAWHAAT]

Not to take away from this thread, but I've learned one thing since I've been a part of this forum.


It wouldn't matter if I was asking advice on how to take a ****, someone would have advice as to how to do it the best.

I love hearing the different ways some of you guys do stuff. Keep spreading the tips/tricks. Coffee filters? Who would have thunk it?

You are not kidding. Try going on a harley forum and asking whats the best type of chrome polish. you will get a thousand different answers.

and by the way, the best way is to sit down with a copy of off road adventures, and push real hard lol.

 

[toypaseo]

Buy 90 % isopropyl alcohol. Cheap, and effective.

Did you mean on plain glass?

I would not use isopropyl alcohol on tint since it might effect the tint adhesive.

 

[mace]

re:

yea my dopey ex-wife gave me the coffee filter tip. I figured at first it was to permanently smear the glass and have me end up on the wrong side of the interstate. but it actually does a good job

 

[X6StringerX]

the best way is to sit down with a copy of off road adventures, and push real hard lol.

You must not be getting enough fiber!





I'll have to try that coffee filter method. It just seems to interesting not to.

 

[etc]

Did you mean on plain glass?

I would not use isopropyl alcohol on tint since it might effect the tint adhesive.

I assume when you clean a window you don't peel back the tint and expose the adhesive.

 

[X6StringerX]

Correct, but there are most likely some imperfections in the tint, so minute holes can occur. Also, around the edges of the tint, I suppose certain fluids could work their way in.

I would definately use a tint approved cleaner. It just makes sense. It's most likely relatively easy to find... most of the cleaners in auto parts stores are probably tint safe. I'd imagine manufacturers like to be able to sell their products to everyone.