How to care for and clean your new window tint

Care and cleaning of window film is easy and effortless. Most window films have a very durable scratch resistant coating that will protect the film for many years.

After the initial curing period (usually 7-30 days) your new window film can be cleaned. During this drying out period you may notice some haziness and/or water pockets in the film. The water pockets will have a dimpled, textured or "bumpy" appearance. This is normal and to be expected. As moisture from the installation process slowly evaporates the water pockets and haziness will disappear. When this happens it is safe to be cleaned!

A good, soft squeegee is an excellent way to clean you window films with. Easy and fast!

Use either a soft, clean rubber squeegee, or cotton (or microfiber) cloth and common household-strength glass cleaners specifically made for window films. Try to avoid cleaners with Ammonia or other harsh chemicals as this could diminish the lifespan of the window film!

Look for cleaners that say "Ammonia Free" or "Safe For Window Films". Follow label instructions

For the Do-It-Yourselfers, you can make your own window film friendly glass cleaner at home. Mix and use as follows:

1. In a pint or quart spray bottle mix 1/2 part distilled or mineral free water, 1/2 part rubbing alcohol (isopropyl), and 3 drops of liquid dish detergent. Shake well.
2.  Mist the window lightly and uniformly with your cleaner. Use a CLEAN, SOFT COTTON OR MICROFIBER CLOTH OR SOFT PAPER TOWELS to gently stroke dry the window, turning the cloth/towel often. Pure rubbing alcohol on a cotton cloth will quickly dissolve the heaviest smudges and greasy fingerprints. If smudges remain, re-spray pane and use a soft rubber squeegee to stroke-dry the glass in horizontal passes, from top to bottom. Towel-dry the film borders.
3.  Residual glue or adhesive from masking tape, Scotch tape, or decals that have been applied to (and removed from) the filmed window may be quickly and completely removed by very gently stroking the affected area with a soft cotton cloth dabbed with pure ACETONE (nail polish remover). Acetone in small amounts is harmless to polyester films but immediately dissolves adhesives and most paint over-spray, evaporating completely.
4.  Never use razor blades, scrapers, or abrasive cleaning compounds on window film products

With proper care and cleaning your window film will last for many years to come! If you have any questions about caring for and cleaning your new window film, drop us an email.