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Is it okay to clean tinted windows during the day?

Angel Ricardo
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Angel Ricardo is the owner of Ricardo's Mobile Auto Detail headquartered in Venice, California. With over 10 years of experience in mobile detailing, Angel continues to attend auto detailing trainings to improve his customer service and auto detailing skills.

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Yes, but I recommend you park your car somewhere in the shade to prevent the cleaner from drying on the surface.

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Is cleaning vinegar and water safe for tinted car windows? I tried this on one and it absolutely gleamed, streak free too, but just want to know if continued use can cause harm.

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Vinegar and water is a popular and safe way to clean your tinted windows. Also, the vinegar or citrus based cleaners that don't have ammonia in them are also acceptable. The main thing is to make sure whatever you use is ammonia-free.

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Is it safe to steam clean my tinted windows?

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No, the heat of the stream cleaner will likely cause the glue to soften, resulting in the tint peeling off.

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How long should I wait after tinting my windows to roll them down?

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You should wait three to five days. If your car is under the sun all day, then three days should be fine. Just make sure the tint has fully adhered to the glass.

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Which kind of baby soap should be used to clean tinted windows?

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Johnson & Johnson is your best bet. I've tried others, but the tint always stuck too quickly to the glass, making it very difficult to move around to properly place.

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A coke exploded on my car's tinted window. I tried to clean it with ammonia-free window cleaner and it just made it stickier. It won’t wipe off. What can I do?

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Try using plain water first to get the soda off the window. Once most of the stickiness is gone, go back in with an ammonia-free cleaner to wipe away any streaks or residue.

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If I opened my window right after it was tinted and there are slight brush marks now from the inside of the door, will those go away?

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If you rolled down your window too early after the tint was installed, it may have scraped the adhesive off. Keep your window up for 2 to 4 days, then see if the marks go away. If they don't, you may need to get your tint replaced.

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How do I clean wax off tinted windows?

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An ammonia-free cleaner should do the trick. You may have to use your cloth to scrub and scrape at the wax until it's loose enough to remove.

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