Cleaning Tints..

matok · 07-11-2008, 01:06 PM

Anything in particular that should be avoided? I in the past always used a mix of vinegar & water to clean my windows...

Also, do I really need to wait 3-5 days after they have been applied?

I got them done (20%) all around this past Tuesday at around 1:00... the windows are dirty and it's killing me!

darkdan · 07-11-2008, 01:29 PM

I recommend my customers not wash their windows for 30 days after it has been tinted (most manufacturers recommend the same 30 day waiting period........it most likely says that on your warranty card). The moisture has to dry out and the glue needs to cure and other reasons.

You can use mild soap and water, alcohol based foaming glass cleaners (like Invisible Glass), 1 part distilled white vinegar to 3 or 4 parts water, but nothing with ammonia in it.

These cleaning instructions should have been given to you by the tinter.

matok · 07-11-2008, 01:38 PM

30 DAYS! wow, that seems like an eternity... can I go over them with a dry microfiber towel before then?

When do you think it will be safe to roll down the windows?

**NitrousG35** · 07-11-2008, 02:00 PM

^ Listen to Dan, he knows his stuff about tints. I really like Stoner's Invisible glass. It is ammonia free and safe for window tints. It leaves the film smooth and clear.

darkdan · 07-11-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matok

30 DAYS! wow, that seems like an eternity... can I go over them with a dry microfiber towel before then?

When do you think it will be safe to roll down the windows?

Safe to roll down should have been told to you by your window tinter. (Man, did your window tinter drop the ball on the care instructions)

Depending on the film and how well he squeegees it can vary drastically.

Yes, wait the 30 days. IF you MUST do it, don't do it dry. That's even worse since it takes increased pressure to clean the tint.

matok · 07-11-2008, 02:29 PM

Ok, no wash for 30 days.. but when can I roll them down?

darkdan · 07-11-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matok

Ok, no wash for 30 days.. but when can I roll them down?

Call your window tinter and ask them.

I didn't tint it, so I can't tell you. If I tell you 2 days (and they want you to wait 4), and you roll them down after two days, and one of the peels up you'll blame me.

Your window tinter really should have gone over all of this and given you a care sheet. Or did you go to some $99 special with Korean film?

kenchan · 07-11-2008, 02:36 PM

Prima Clarity is wat i use.

matok · 07-11-2008, 02:41 PM

No I went to a good shop... they told me 3-5 days, just dnt know if it's better to wait closer to the 5, or if it's ok to roll 'em down now... the weather is amazing ya know :P

darkdan · 07-11-2008, 04:41 PM

If it's hot and sunny, 3 should be enough.

If it's cold, overcast, or garaged 24/7 it's best to wait till 5.

I use a film called Quick Dry Plus and squeegee really hard. In the summer most of my customers can roll it down the next day.

But then in the MN winter sometimes I'll install a full metal film that dries slower and have to tell them 2 weeks!

matok · 07-11-2008, 08:23 PM

I got 'FormulaOne' Performance Automotive Film - FormulaONE - Performance Automotive Film

Sorry, one more question.. it's safe to clean the outside of the window, right?

darkdan · 07-11-2008, 09:13 PM

FormulaONE is great............as long as you didn't get the classic series. Pinnacle is my favorite personally (signal safe, high heat rejection ceramic)

Yes, you can clean the outside of your car all you want.

07-11-2008, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
matok Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 146 B iTrader: 0 / 0%	Cleaning Tints.. Anything in particular that should be avoided? I in the past always used a mix of vinegar & water to clean my windows... Also, do I really need to wait 3-5 days after they have been applied? I got them done (20%) all around this past Tuesday at around 1:00... the windows are dirty and it's killing me!

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NitrousG35 Mr. Cowl Induction Join Date: May 2007 Location: To Infiniti and beyond... Posts: 10,362 Wild VTEC'n Bill iTrader: 3 / 100%	^ Listen to Dan, he knows his stuff about tints. I really like Stoner's Invisible glass. It is ammonia free and safe for window tints. It leaves the film smooth and clear. __________________

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darkdan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 804 Dan iTrader: 0 / 0%	I recommend my customers not wash their windows for 30 days after it has been tinted (most manufacturers recommend the same 30 day waiting period........it most likely says that on your warranty card). The moisture has to dry out and the glue needs to cure and other reasons. You can use mild soap and water, alcohol based foaming glass cleaners (like Invisible Glass), 1 part distilled white vinegar to 3 or 4 parts water, but nothing with ammonia in it. These cleaning instructions should have been given to you by the tinter.

07-11-2008, 01:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
matok Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 146 B iTrader: 0 / 0%	30 DAYS! wow, that seems like an eternity... can I go over them with a dry microfiber towel before then? When do you think it will be safe to roll down the windows?

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matok Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 146 B iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ok, no wash for 30 days.. but when can I roll them down?

07-11-2008, 02:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,425 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Prima Clarity is wat i use.

07-11-2008, 02:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
matok Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 146 B iTrader: 0 / 0%	No I went to a good shop... they told me 3-5 days, just dnt know if it's better to wait closer to the 5, or if it's ok to roll 'em down now... the weather is amazing ya know :P

07-11-2008, 04:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
darkdan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 804 Dan iTrader: 0 / 0%	If it's hot and sunny, 3 should be enough. If it's cold, overcast, or garaged 24/7 it's best to wait till 5. I use a film called Quick Dry Plus and squeegee really hard. In the summer most of my customers can roll it down the next day. But then in the MN winter sometimes I'll install a full metal film that dries slower and have to tell them 2 weeks!

07-11-2008, 08:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
matok Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 146 B iTrader: 0 / 0%	I got 'FormulaOne' Performance Automotive Film - FormulaONE - Performance Automotive Film Sorry, one more question.. it's safe to clean the outside of the window, right?

07-11-2008, 09:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
darkdan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 804 Dan iTrader: 0 / 0%	FormulaONE is great............as long as you didn't get the classic series. Pinnacle is my favorite personally (signal safe, high heat rejection ceramic) Yes, you can clean the outside of your car all you want.