Washing your car by hand in a shaded area is great but you need a car polisher to have it properly clean. So, you decided to bite the bullet and get your car windows tinted. Now, your car looks sleek and stylish, and you have the privacy you always wanted. But, when it comes time to wash your car, you need to take extra precaution. Why? With tinted windows, the normal motions of cleaning a car window can potentially damage your tint. However, in this blog, we will discuss tips on how to maintain your tinted windows during a wash. Leather protector offers specific conditioners to handle the unique characteristics of nubuck and suede.
The Inside is Where it Counts
With tints being placed on the inside of your car’s windows, the outside surface of your window is okay to clean normally. However, since the tint is placed on the inside, the inside is where you need to focus your efforts.
Shade is a Good First Step
When washing any car, it’s best to place your vehicle in the shade. Sunlight exposure to a car during a wash can result in the cleaning products drying too quickly, which ultimately leads to streaking on the windows. To be safe, place your car in a shaded area — you and your car will benefit from being out of the summer heat.
Avoid Ammonia-Based Cleaners
When cleaning a tinted window, do not use ammonia-based window cleaners. Ammonia is used to remove window tints, so the use on your tinted windows will likely have bad results. Damages such as tears, holes, or fading can result from using products containing ammonia. So, when cleaning, try sticking to ammonia-free window cleaners or water. Water is a good substitute — especially if it’s a spot clean. However, if you opt for a microfiber towel instead of a paper towel, it will give you the leverage to gently scrub away any hard-to-remove spots.
Avoid the Edges
Avoid cleaning the edges of your tinted windows. The edges are the fragile areas of your tint, so, be gentle when cleaning them — you don’t want to create a tear in your new window tint. However, if you have to clean the edges, make sure you are gentle and avoid getting any product or water behind the film.
Water bubbles can form if you get a cleaning product too close to the edge of the film, but it is not that hard to remove them. If you take a credit card and wrap it with cloth, you can gently press the bubbles out. However, if the water bubble is too big or you are unable to press it out, go to a professional before any damage occurs.
Clean Windows Every Two Weeks
Wondering how often you need to clean your car’s tinted windows? The answer is once every two weeks. Next time you get your car washed, try cleaning the interior windows of your car as well. Making sure the windows are clean is one way to make your car look nice and new — but it also increases visibility.
We hope these tinted window cleaning tips don’t scare you away from tinting your vehicle’s auto glass. Just be extra cautious and avoid cleaners that contain ammonia. Following these tips and you’ll help your window tint sustain a longer life.