Is it bad to use Windex on car windows?

[aphex]

My windows are tinted, so i know not to use it on the inside. But what about on the outside?

 

[mrCide]

NO DON'T.. you might clean them

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[aphex]

Originally posted by: mrCide
NO DON'T.. you might clean them

edit:

what?

 

I use clear white vinegar in a spray bottle.
Removes everything and it never streaks,cheap too !

 

[Rallispec]

somebody here suggested using newspapers when you clean your window-- i tried that and it really works.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Rallispec
somebody here suggested using newspapers when you clean your window-- i tried that and it really works.

Yea i remember hearing that.... Just using it right after you wash it?

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: Roger
I use clear white vinegar in a spray bottle.
Removes everything and it never streaks,cheap too !

intresting... windex likes to leave streaks

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: aphexII

Originally posted by: Rallispec
somebody here suggested using newspapers when you clean your window-- i tried that and it really works.

Yea i remember hearing that.... Just using it right after you wash it?

i used newspapers with windex and it seemed to work really good. Really cut down on the streaks.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: aphexII

Originally posted by: Rallispec
somebody here suggested using newspapers when you clean your window-- i tried that and it really works.

Yea i remember hearing that.... Just using it right after you wash it?

i used newspapers with windex and it seemed to work really good. Really cut down on the streaks.

oooo, ok... Ill go try that now.. Thanks

 

[Iron Woode]

never use paper towels.

I normally use a lint free cloth. it works great. vinegar works good too.

 

[Radiohead]

I've read that windex and steel wool works wonders.

 

[Techie333]

its COKE and NEWSPAPER................works great

 

[pac1085]

Vinegar leaves the car smelling like ass. They make a windex with vinegar in it though

 

[yakko]

Originally posted by: aphexII
My windows are tinted, so i know not to use it on the inside.

You can use it on the inside but you must remember to spray it onto the cloth then wipe the windows. This is also what you are supposed to do with mirrors so the excess liquid does not cause the film to seperate.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Radiohead
I've read that windex and steel wool works wonders.

Only 0000 steel wool, and only on tempered glass (don't use it on your mirrors).

 

[flot]

Not so - the BIG thing to avoid with tinted windows is any product with ammonia. Typically ammonia will very quickly and effectively "unglue" the tint from windows. On the outside, use whatever you like. On the inside, as long as it is ammonia free, you should be safe.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: flot
Not so - the BIG thing to avoid with tinted windows is any product with ammonia. Typically ammonia will very quickly and effectively "unglue" the tint from windows. On the outside, use whatever you like. On the inside, as long as it is ammonia free, you should be safe.

Thats right. Go to Autozone or any other parts store and look for a Tint safe window cleaner. Cost about the same as windex, 2-4 dollars.