5 TopTips to Clean Tinted Windows

Despite what most people think, car tints are much more than just an aesthetic addition to a car. Most people fail to realize that car tints don’t just add to the beauty of a car but also improve its functionality in more than one way. Keeping that in mind, maintaining tints is crucial so that they continue to do their job undeterred. Since tint films are installed on the inner side of your car windows, you can clean them as per your usual cleaning routine. However, there are particular things that one should keep in mind when cleaning a tinted car to avoid damaging the tint.
Here are five tips on cleaning tinted windows

​Let the Tints Dry

Many a time, owners don’t wait for the tints to dry entirely after installation and wash their car right after. While it may not completely ruin the tints but it can damage the paint to some degree. The adhesive used to glue tint films onto a car’s windows requires a day or two to dry off thoroughly. If it is exposed to water, it may lose its ability to stick materials together. Consequently, the colored films will not affix well to the windows and may even catch air bubbles. Therefore, leave your car alone for at least 24 hours before bathing it.

Be careful when Choosing Cleaning Supplies.

Even though tinted windows don’t require unique cleaning formulae, they do, however, need to stay safe from ammonia-containing products. Ammonia (NH3) is a chemical substance that is present in quite a few car washing solutions, and if applied over tinted windows, it can dim their color and make them brittle. Therefore, read the label of all your cleaning supplies and make sure they are free of ammonia before using them on your tinted car.

Don’t use Rough Cleaning Equipment  

Abrasive or harsh cleaning equipment such as paper towels, scourers, or a newspaper can damage the colored film of stained windows. Although the newspaper is considered the ultimate glass cleaning tool in every other household, it can be harmful to tinted glass.

Steer Clear of Sharp Objects

Sometimes bubbles can appear between a window and tint film. When that happens, people often resort to knives and other sharp objects to remove those bubbles out of the expanse of the colored sheet. It may seem like a reasonable choice, but it can do more harm than good. A knife can rip a tinted sheet even if used with utmost dexterity.
Much like how you should never install tints yourself, never try to remove the air bubbles in your shades yourself either. Take your care to a professional to help you clear out the bubbles between your car windows and colored films.

Wipe down and Buff you Tinted Windows

After you are done washing your car, make sure you use a fluff-free cloth to dry off the windows and buff them. Don’t allow the windows to dry themselves as it will create blotches of water on them.
 
Cleaning tinted windows is essential if you want them to last longer. Make sure you do the job right to avoid damage to your windows.
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