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Old 05-21-2008, 10:50 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Default What do you use to clean the interior of your windows?

I'm looking for a window cleaner that doesn't leave streaks and is safe to use on tint. Suggestions?
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:24 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Good question! I need to clean my windows after that road trip. I've used baby wipes a few times to get fingerprints off, but i have done a good cleaning of them yet.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:27 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I use Stoner Invisible glass with newspaper then I wipe that down after it dries a little with a microfiber cloth.
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I use Stoner Invisible Glass cleaner.
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I'll have to check out the Stoner. I have lots of dog-nose prints in the cargo area.
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I use Stoner Invisible Glass cleaner.
^^ ditto. Works great and is tint-safe.
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Windex also makes a Vinegar version w/o ammonia that is safe for tinted windows.

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Another thread with useful information!:)

It's been years since I had my windows tinted & I have yet to clean them (the tinted ones)! Since I don't have dogs, cats or kids that sit in the back, the windows are still clean pretty clean...

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^^ ditto. Works great and is tint-safe.
Same here

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Another thread with useful information!:)

It's been years since I had my windows tinted & I have yet to clean them (the tinted ones)! Since I don't have dogs, cats or kids that sit in the back, the windows are still clean pretty clean...

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^^ The windows get pretty dirty on the outside, but the inside stays pretty clean. I do have to clean the nontinted windows, since they get a film on them from the heated plastics. Surprisingly, the tinted glass has stayed pretty clean...

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I'll have to check out the Stoner. I have lots of dog-nose prints in the cargo area.
I can testify that Stoners works great for dog-nose prints in the cargo area (we have two medium size mutts).
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I took my mom's basset hound to the vet, I almost had to use a whole can of Stoners on the inside. Those dogs are goober machines...
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Stoners. Works great! Smells a little funny though...
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ZEP Clear-Vision glass cleaner. I've been using it for a few years and it works really well. I usually pick it up a 32 oz bottle at Home Depot for about $3.
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