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Old Sep 11, 2002
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Streak-free windows w/tint? (Inside)

What/how do you guys get the inside of your windows clean and streak free? I was driving today in the morning, and saw all the nasty greasy finger marks and streaks all over from my windows, especially the front and back...

I have tint on the windows, so I'm not sure what to use.... I used to use a vinegar and water solution, but I don't think it's safe for my windows anymore...

Someone used to say newspaper would be the best? Any 'home' remedies out there, without buying a $10 solution???
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using Isopropyl (sp?), or rubbing alcohol on it with a soft cotton cloth
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All you need is a damp terry cloth and a dry one. Water will clean your tinted windows as good as any cleaner will and it's a lot safer. However, no one ever believes that water will do the job so I know I am wasting my breath, I mean fingers.

Anyhow, if ya want, put a drop of soap in with a squirt bottle of water. Try it, you'll be very surprised.
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They make window cleaner for tinted windows, just go look, I know they have it at wal-mart, supposedly you're not supposed to use regular window cleaner on tinted windows......[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
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i wouldnt recommend newspaper for tint, it might scratch it... but ya i also use water too, it actually works... you might have to go over a couple times tho. but as for cleaners, just make sure it doesnt have ammonia... i heard stoners inviglass or something was good.. i know its made by stoners, dont know the actual name of the product tho.
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Windex.
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windex is badd for tint, unless if they made an ammonia free one..
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Haha, I didn't know that... I won't use Windex then.... I do have some Armorall glass cleaner....
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yeah i use cleaner just thats just for tint, think I got it at pep boys, but it doesnt matter cause I soon as I clean them, put them down, then roll them back up, they are all streaky again from being rolled down. Its almost impossible to keep the windows streak free!
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[hr]Originally posted by: kristy
yeah i use cleaner just thats just for tint, think I got it at pep boys, but it doesnt matter cause I soon as I clean them, put them down, then roll them back up, they are all streaky again from being rolled down. Its almost impossible to keep the windows streak free![hr]
It's streak free when it's rolled down. [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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I've never had any problems with newspaper and windex..........i've had 5 tinted cars over the past 6 yrs
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Eagle One makes a glass cleaner that works really well with no streaks and is safe for tinted windows, the stuff is clear and smells good too and I'm pretty sure its non-toxic. I've used it about 5 times now and I like it
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eagle one 20/20 cleaner is what I use for my windows. Tint safe (ammonia free), works great. Water works great too but I find the eagle one is faster, its cheap (i have had a bottle i bought 10 mos ago, its still more than 1/2 full it cost $4 CDN) and comes in a handy dandy spray bottle.

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