Window cleaning for tinted windows

**jhe888** · 05-07-2009, 09:41 AM

Hello all. I have spent a few days reading and searching, and have learned a lot. But here is a question I haven`t found the answer on: What cleaners are safe and effective for window tint films?

Thanks.

**Accumulator** · 05-07-2009, 09:59 AM

jhe888- Welcome to Autopia!

The ones that come readily to mind are:

-Sonus

-Pro AGC-18

-Eagle1 20/20

-Stoner`s Invisible Glass

-The Wax Shop Window Cleaner

Plus, I hear Plexus is OK, even though it seems a little counter-intuitive to me.

If anybody knows of a reason *not* to use any of the above, post something so I can revise my list. Also, I`ll try to keep track of any other suggestions so we have a decent list of options.

**stiffdogg06** · 05-07-2009, 10:49 AM

Almost all glass cleaners are safe for tint except when they have Ammonia in them.

But I usually will clean them with QDer or Invisible Glass.

**Accumulator** · 05-07-2009, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by stiffdogg06

Almost all glass cleaners are safe for tint except when they have Ammonia in them..

That`s my understanding as well...but I`m not always sure which products do/don`t have it :think:

**Alex Boyce** · 05-07-2009, 12:05 PM

A lot of window cleaners will say on the bottle wither or not they are safe for tinted windows. I usually just use a QD or Meg`s glass cleaner or distilled water with a MF.

**Meghan P** · 05-07-2009, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by stiffdogg06

Almost all glass cleaners are safe for tint except when they have Ammonia in them.

:werd:

You have to look on them to see if they say ammonia free, that is the ingredient that will ruin your tint.

**flash gordon** · 05-07-2009, 02:03 PM

H2O and 2 dry towels always works.

**Kalon** · 05-07-2009, 02:43 PM

I use Windex AUTO. It was ~$4 @ walmart and it is green in color and says safe for tinted windows. remember...less is more with product.

**Strokin04** · 05-07-2009, 04:25 PM

I use ONR to clean my tinted windows that is dilluted to QD strength.

**Bostonsfavson** · 05-07-2009, 10:48 PM

At the risk of getting *slightly* off topic, I used Stoner`s IG w/rain repellent for the first time earlier today. It seems like really great stuff--I can`t think of any other product that has left the glass feeling so slick. Of course, I haven`t tried it in inclement weather yet, so I can`t speak to any rain sheeting abilities.

**IBStoney1** · 05-07-2009, 11:25 PM

ONR and Invisible Glass are safe for tint windows.

**Meghan P** · 05-08-2009, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by Bostonsfavson

At the risk of getting *slightly* off topic, I used Stoner`s IG w/rain repellent for the first time earlier today. It seems like really great stuff--I can`t think of any other product that has left the glass feeling so slick. Of course, I haven`t tried it in inclement weather yet, so I can`t speak to any rain sheeting abilities.

Its great in the rain, I tried it out when it first came out, I still have water beading on my windshield.

**Bostonsfavson** · 05-08-2009, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by Meghan@Autogeek

Its great in the rain, I tried it out when it first came out, I still have water beading on my windshield.

Good to know:2thumbs: Unfortunately, it looks like I`ll be testing it for myself on Sunday.

**stiffdogg06** · 05-08-2009, 08:05 AM

But I don`t have to worry about ruining my glass because I will clean the inside with a QDer anyways. I rarely every use a "glass cleaner" unless there is some kind water spots, etc on the glass.