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nissamax · 06-11-2010, 06:17 PM

So the other day I went to clean my windows and I grabbed a rag that was once used for waxing so when I washed my car the wax transfered to my windows. I've clean them multiple times and I just can't get it off ( this is the I side of the car ). Is there anything I can use to get it off ?? Because I just clean and clean and it leaves streaks and I can't see at night.

Antonio · 06-11-2010, 06:53 PM

dish soap should remove the wax. Then use a glass cleaner mixed with vinegar and should come out nice and streak free. Just be careful with the dish soap though. It'll remove the wax on the paint as well. If it drips on the paint, just wipe it off, and do a quick coat of wax on the area just to make sure you have protection

DC2.2GSR · 06-11-2010, 07:28 PM

wax and grease remover (for prepping cars for paint), lacquer thinner, a window cleaner or even dish soap as mentioned. basically anything that cuts grease will work.

Honest_Bob · 06-12-2010, 10:17 AM

Rubbing alcohol? A clay bar would probably work too.

vdcoff · 06-12-2010, 01:23 PM

orange blast

jpalamar · 06-12-2010, 04:18 PM

Gas strips wax... then just finish it with windex.

Oakes · 06-12-2010, 04:30 PM

Did you say it was inside the windows? Don't you have tint? Good luck with that....

nissamax · 06-26-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Oakes

Did you say it was inside the windows? Don't you have tint? Good luck with that....

Yes it is on the inside of my windows and yes i have tint.

got_tint? · 06-26-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nissamax

Yes it is on the inside of my windows and yes i have tint.

A little bit of dawn in a spray bottle with water should do the trick.. Use a microfiber rag

AutobahnRacer · 06-28-2010, 08:51 AM

I'd say first try plain old Windex without amonia, if that does not work try invisible glass.

And obviously since you have tint do not use a clay bar or alcohol.

got_tint? · 06-28-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Carministrator

I'd say first try plain old Windex without amonia, if that does not work try invisible glass.

And obviously since you have tint do not use a clay bar or alcohol.

You can't use windex on a car that has tint...

03MSP · 06-28-2010, 03:01 PM

its not that it will scratch the windows.. anything with ammonia will ruin tint

ezdrummer · 06-28-2010, 08:56 PM

not all tint...you can use ammonia with some tint, depends on the brand..

AutobahnRacer · 06-28-2010, 09:18 PM

BTW I may have made a boo-boo. I cleaned with newspaper. Was just reading now that its a bad idea for tinted windows. So what the hell do you clean it with? People say Microfiber cloths scratch your paint, so I can't see it doing any better on tint.

Anyway back on topic.

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Originally Posted by got_tint?

You can't use windex on a car that has tint...

Not trying to argue but I was told that Windex was fine as long as there was no ammonia in it. In fact any window cleaning product as long as it does not have ammonia.

ezdrummer · 06-29-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Carministrator

BTW I may have made a boo-boo. I cleaned with newspaper. Was just reading now that its a bad idea for tinted windows. So what the hell do you clean it with? People say Microfiber cloths scratch your paint, so I can't see it doing any better on tint.

Anyway back on topic.

Not trying to argue but I was told that Windex was fine as long as there was no ammonia in it. In fact any window cleaning product as long as it does not have ammonia.

any film you can use any glass cleaner WITHOUT AMMONIA....there are a few films you CAN USE AMMONIA with,

got_tint? · 06-29-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ezdrummer

not all tint...you can use ammonia with some tint, depends on the brand..

yea... As a general rule of thumb, ammonia is nasty stuff... better to stay away from that stuff anyway, bad for most tint, bad for the environment..

ezdrummer · 06-29-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by got_tint?

yea... As a general rule of thumb, ammonia is nasty stuff... better to stay away from that stuff anyway, bad for most tint, bad for the environment..

but good for cleaning hard to get stuff...if you dont know what you have on your car, dont use ammonia...personally, i would prefer a tint that is durable enough to withstand ammonia..

AutobahnRacer · 06-29-2010, 05:37 PM

Thats what I thought too, but gottint had me double guessing myself.

What about the newspaper? Bad? Ok to use?

got_tint? · 06-29-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Carministrator

Thats what I thought too, but gottint had me double guessing myself.

What about the newspaper? Bad? Ok to use?

Microfiber is good.... Newspaper not so much...

Shades of Gray · 06-30-2010, 09:47 AM

To clarify: Ammonia products are NOT recommended for ANY dyed films. The ammonia will cause the dye to result in a smeared/hazy appearance. It basically looks like it's eating away at the film. If you're absolutely unsure of what film you have...don't use ammonia products. Even some ceramic and carbon films will also come with disclaimers towards ammonia usage...due to being somewhat of a hybrid film, partially metallic, partially dyed...whatever the case may be. If this is the case...don't use ammonia products. Most top brands on the market today, their metallic series films will generally be ammonia safe. If it doesn't clarify...than don't use ammonia products. For example, the film we use will NOT be affected by ammonia. Therefore, again not to comparing one shop to another...film brands will vary from what you can or cannot use.

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AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	I'd say first try plain old Windex without amonia, if that does not work try invisible glass. And obviously since you have tint do not use a clay bar or alcohol.

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03MSP Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Member #14857 My Ride: 03 Mazdaspeed Protege iTrader: (0)	its not that it will scratch the windows.. anything with ammonia will ruin tint

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ezdrummer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: feasterville, pa Member #3534 My Ride: i am to embarrassed to say.. iTrader: (0)	not all tint...you can use ammonia with some tint, depends on the brand.. __________________ Shades Of Gray Window Tinting automotiveresidentialcommercial 215-357-3001 145B Philmont Ave. Feasterville, PA 19053 (Between Street Rd and Bustleton Ave) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	Thats what I thought too, but gottint had me double guessing myself. What about the newspaper? Bad? Ok to use?

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Shades of Gray Vendor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philly Member #294 My Ride: 04 STI/sold, 05 WRX wagon/totaled, 00 S4/sold, 05 STI/current iTrader: (0)	To clarify: Ammonia products are NOT recommended for ANY dyed films. The ammonia will cause the dye to result in a smeared/hazy appearance. It basically looks like it's eating away at the film. If you're absolutely unsure of what film you have...don't use ammonia products. Even some ceramic and carbon films will also come with disclaimers towards ammonia usage...due to being somewhat of a hybrid film, partially metallic, partially dyed...whatever the case may be. If this is the case...don't use ammonia products. Most top brands on the market today, their metallic series films will generally be ammonia safe. If it doesn't clarify...than don't use ammonia products. For example, the film we use will NOT be affected by ammonia. Therefore, again not to comparing one shop to another...film brands will vary from what you can or cannot use. __________________ Shades Of Gray Window Tinting automotiveresidentialcommercial 215-357-3001 145B Philmont Ave. Feasterville, PA 19053 *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

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