I would like to clean the inside of my car windows because they have that weird haze built up on the inside of them, but my windows are tinted. My husband has told me not to use Windex on the interior side of the windows, as it will harm the tint. Vinegar was suggested, but I'm not too sure about using that either. If anyone knows if vinegar would be okay to use or has any suggestions as to the best way to clean the windows without damaging them, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! :)
2006-09-11 05:35:11 · 4 answers · asked by runninggirl23 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks for all the great answers and suggestions. I will try some of them out as soon as I can. As for you -"nationofswine"- my husband's father died suddenly of a heart attack nine months ago, and the responsibility of taking care of his father's farm and his mom has fallen on my husband's shoulders. My husband is far from lazy, and cleaning the inside of the car windows is the least I can do help him out. I knew he was a good man when I married him, and he has proven to be not only a good man, but a great man. I am so thankful for him, and I love him very much.
2006-09-12 07:06:36 · update #1
If it does, you've got very poor grade after market tint. But to be sure, test on a small spot near the bottom first before you try the whole window.
Actually, I'd try it with Windex, it is supposed to be 'tint safe' after all.
2006-09-11 05:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have NO idea! I have never had tinted windows except on the back of my SUV but I'm too lazy too clean the INSIDE of anything but the back and front windows!
Your husband may have a point, but if he's so bloody "concerned", why doesn' HE find out?. Both WIndex and vinegar are caustic (strip away small amts. of paint etc.). I'd got to the local auto parts store, (Those guys know EVERYTHING, despite their toothless grins!), see what the recommended and then wave it in your lazy hubby's FACE! don't see HIM out there, wantin' to clean anything, now do you?
2006-09-11 05:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by Gwynneth Of Olwen 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
u have to observe and decide if the hazing is a result of dirt, dust, etc or if the tint film is hazing out. some tint films overtime will turn purple, haze out, rip off the window, etc.. so first u gotta decide if the film is in crappy shape or if its just dirty. i highly doubt windex will harm it, just spray it so its not making its way between the film and the window thru the edge of the window.
2006-09-11 06:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by wizzpack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most window cleaners have vinegar or ammonia in them, which are pretty much equal in their 'strength'. It depends on what kind of tinting you have on your windows...and possibly the tinting itself is the cause of your haze problem. Take it to a really good detail shop...they should know what to use/what not to use...and what could be the cause of your problem.
2006-09-11 05:41:52 · answer #4 · answered by yozombiesmama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋