Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

[Shack]

Has anyone used APC+ for cleaning tinted windows? What's your thought and/or opinion? Thanks for the comments.....

[Murr1525]

Re: Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

Not really going to be a good glass cleaner.

Better to use a glass cleaner.

[imacarnut]

Re: Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

NO, do not use APC+ (or any APC) on tinted windows and any glass cleaner that contains Ammonia.

[cnfowler]

Re: Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

Not really going to be a good glass cleaner.

Better to use a glass cleaner.

This is straight from ADS's website:

"This all surface cleaner is ideally suited for today's fast paced, high volume, detail operations where one simple solution is needed for a variety of cleaning needs. It provides mixtures for heavy cleaning of engines and tires, fast interior cleaning, as well as low foam ratio for use in carpet and upholstery extraction machines. Leaves carpet clean, smelling pleasant, and the fibers soft with no sticky residue. Safe for clear plastic, glass and leather."

Colin

[cnfowler]

Re: Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

Has anyone used APC+ for cleaning tinted windows? What's your thought and/or opinion? Thanks for the comments.....

I've wondered the same thing. I don't believe it has any ammonia in it. Mr. Stoops would be the one to answer this.

Colin

[paul.segovich]

Re: Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

This is straight from ADS's website:

"This all surface cleaner is ideally suited for today's fast paced, high volume, detail operations where one simple solution is needed for a variety of cleaning needs. It provides mixtures for heavy cleaning of engines and tires, fast interior cleaning, as well as low foam ratio for use in carpet and upholstery extraction machines. Leaves carpet clean, smelling pleasant, and the fibers soft with no sticky residue. Safe for clear plastic, glass and leather."

Colin

I'm going to point out what you did, but take it a step further.
Glass, and TINTED glass, are two different surfaces. Not saying that APC + will hurt the tint, but why risk it?
Glass cleaner is made to clean glass. And is cheaper than APC +, so why would one not use glass cleaner?

[Murr1525]

Re: Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

It is safe... but I dont think it will be as streak free.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

Won't you have to rinse afterwords? Won't it leave a sticky residue?

[cnfowler]

Re: Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

I'm going to point out what you did, but take it a step further.
Glass, and TINTED glass, are two different surfaces. Not saying that APC + will hurt the tint, but why risk it?
Glass cleaner is made to clean glass. And is cheaper than APC +, so why would one not use glass cleaner?

That's why I quoted Murr, not the OP. Murr stated it wouldn't be a good glass cleaner (he never mentioned tint).

Why would someone use APC+ to clean glass? Just as the description I posted states - Fast paced production shops where carrying around a bottle for everything is not practical. Having a product that does multiple jobs is ideal.

Colin

[cnfowler]

Re: Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

Won't you have to rinse afterwords? Won't it leave a sticky residue?

APC+ doesn't leave behind a residue, so this shouldn't be a problem. The next time I clean my patrol car, I'll use APC+ 10:1 instead of glass cleaner. I'll post back with my findings.

Colin

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

APC+ doesn't leave behind a residue, so this shouldn't be a problem. The next time I clean my patrol car, I'll use APC+ 10:1 instead of glass cleaner. I'll post back with my findings.

Colin

Sounds good. I am interested in how it works. Thanks Colin.

[Shack]

Re: Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

Ya - thanks. Keep us posted. I was just curious. I wouldn't call my garage a fast paced anything, as it's just me cleaning my cars. But... hey, if I have less things to carry around and more hands to carry my beer, then I'm good.

[cnfowler]

Re: Is APC+ safe and effective for cleaning windows with TINT?

Ya - thanks. Keep us posted. I was just curious. I wouldn't call my garage a fast paced anything, as it's just me cleaning my cars. But... hey, if I have less things to carry around and more hands to carry my beer, then I'm good.