What is best to clean tinted windows with?

Answer 1

From what I've heard, anything but ammonia (Windex, or other ammonia-containing cleaners - read labels). Ammonia, though a good grease-cutter, can be bad for windows, seals, rubber trim (around the windshield, etc.). Some stuff to try citric acid, alcohol, or mechanical cleaners (like a dry erase board eraser - works PERFECT for the inside glass, if it's already been cleaned up a non-ammonia based cleaner before. Have you tried plain old water? Many detailers even go as far as only using plain water (may consider deionized or distilled water, to avoid hard/soft water problems) - and then dry off the window with a crumbled up sheet of newspaper. The newsprint + ink acts as a polish, and with a little elbow grease, works up the gunk/haze from the window. According to http://www.howtocleananything.com/Docs_articles_spring/HTCA_Spring_Automobile_Windows.htm - they state to use WATER only, for interior window cleaning, or if you have to a "mild cleaner" (Leaves us, trying to figure out what would be considered "mild" lol). For Polishing the window tint film, that page recommends a product called "Plexus" - comes in a spray bottle, but I don't have any experience with that product. Note: the above link has some recommendations, but are not tailored to "tinted windows" - but really anything should suffice, as long as it doesn't have ammonia in it. Just don't get the windows too wet, you don't want to peel or scratch the tint film. I can vouch for the microfiber clothe (they called it the Miracle Towel) - I personally wash my windows with 1-1 ratio of white vinegar and distilled water, and they come out very clean and clear ;) Until the next bug splat anyways.