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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 08:44 AM
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what do you guys use to clean your windows w/ tint????...i dont know what to use because i dont want to use something that might cause the tint to strip or fade
Old Nov 12, 2004 | 12:24 AM
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I use armoral window and glass cleaner- It wont hurt the glass. but as an -on the side- car detailer: the best thing to clean inside windows is just plain tap water. i use an old glass cleaner bottle- fill it up w/ plain tap water, use some microfiber towels- and Im good to go!
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 04:52 AM
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I have Windex Auto. It smells nice and is ammonia free. But I'm wondering what is a better product for cleaning and polishing glass. Anyone out there? I might have to take this over to the autopia forums. i'm sure they know everything.
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 05:57 AM
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I use "invisiglass" made by stoner you can buy it at most auto stores. basically you should use anything that doesn't have ammonia.
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 02:19 AM
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I've always had trouble finding somthing that doesn't leave a haze on the windshield that is incredibly annoying in direct sunlight. I know not to use ammonia, but all types of auto glass cleaners that I have used seem to have the problem. Is there a product that doesn't leave a haze?
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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Its the heat that leaves the haze! If You use water, you wont have a problem....Think about it - How dirty does your interior windows get? they probably get a little dusty, but not dirty enough to use windex...that why water works great!
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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I forgot, but I think it's Armoral.
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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regular windex has ammonia?
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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yes, I belive so...
Old Nov 18, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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Yes... standard windex has ammonia. Windex makes like 10 different varieties these days, but if you plan on using it in your car, just get the car variety, available at your big generic store (Target, etc.) or most autoparts stores. It smells good and works decent.
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