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Old Jan 17, 2026 | 02:59 PM
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Window cleaner for tinted windows?

What's everyone using for window cleaner for their tinted windows? Is there some brand of window cleaner made for tinted windows (with no alcohol or ammonia)?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2026 | 04:16 PM
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This is all I use and have been using it since 1995 or so.
https://cougarchemical.com/products/...MaArXVEALw_wcB
 
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Old Jan 17, 2026 | 05:34 PM
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I use only distilled water.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2026 | 06:13 AM
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Sprayway - no ammonia. You can find it at Wally world.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2026 | 07:40 AM
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Water and a microfiber cloth works good for most. Other than that, any window cleaner without ammonia is generally safe. Some will have "tint safe" on the bottle or can.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2026 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 2022FordSuperduty
Sprayway - no ammonia. You can find it at Wally world.
This ^ I’ve been using aerosol sprayway for so many years on tinted windows. It’s easy to find, at a good price, and with a micro-fiber towel, it’s hard to beat. I buy it by the case at Sam’s.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2026 | 12:18 PM
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I've been using Stoner Invisible Glass for years...spray bottle, not aerosol. And they make/sell a neat window cleaning tool that works well, too.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2026 | 12:45 PM
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I've just been using spray window cleaner (windex or similar) never paid attention to what's in it.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by scraprat
I've just been using spray window cleaner (windex or similar) never paid attention to what's in it.
I've never dealt with tint that is applied, but I can see how Windex could be a problem, since it has ammonia in it (or most variations of it do, there are some that don't and are sold as 'ammonia free').
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 99powerstrokedF250
I've never dealt with tint that is applied, but I can see how Windex could be a problem, since it has ammonia in it (or most variations of it do, there are some that don't and are sold as 'ammonia free').
I try to get ammonia free but doesn't always happen. I've never had my tint bubble or peel but doesn't mean maybe todays the day it starts. 😉
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 01:08 PM
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I used to help a buddy with his solid surface (Himacs and Corian) countertop business. He would only use and recommend ammonia free Windex for cleanup because the ammonia would contribute to surface clouding/dulling and leaving a waxy type build-up on the countertop material.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 02:30 PM
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I've always used invisible glass. I don't care how dirty my truck gets, but I got to have clean windows.



Tint safe.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 03:01 PM
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 07:45 PM
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Norwex microfiber cloths and water. Easy peasy.
 
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