cleaning the side windows

Shadebyblade · February 24, 2015

Razor blade or not to razor blade.

I was taught the razor blade gets 99% of the window and the final squeegee gets the rest.

I seen guys just using a scrub pad.That's it.

how do you get it clean?

Lock · February 24, 2015

I razor blade and have never had issues with scratching glass. I know some only use the razor blades for the stickers because they are afraid of scratching glass. Sometimes I'll use a scrub pad for the top of the roll ups. Especially if the owner is a smoker.

tint103 · February 25, 2015

We use to use blades on every vehicle, however after replacing 3 door glasses on 14 model Chevy trucks we went to using scrub pads. It seems that newer models are using softer glass. Haven't had problems since

Ocala · February 25, 2015

Just wondering... When installers are complaining about scratching the glass are they scraping the glass using a blade holder or bare fingers? I've always used my fingers to hold the blade and have never had a problem.

Lock · February 25, 2015

Just wondering... When installers are complaining about scratching the glass are they scraping the glass using a blade holder or bare fingers? I've always used my fingers to hold the blade and have never had a problem.

Exactly, I think you may be onto something. I use my fingers and never an issue. While talking with another installer he had scratched a window but he was using a holder.

dan_kohan · February 25, 2015

i scrape and scrub every side window. must better results doing both and never scratched glass.... just use enough slip solution

Pyramids · February 25, 2015

I use blades always have. I only use plastic blade holders, never the metal ones.

Tinteks · February 25, 2015

I never blade or scrub. I just wipe it down and slap it on as fast as possible.

it will eventually dry and look awesome.

:lol :facepalm2

wickedtint · February 25, 2015

I scrape and scrub all. Never scratched a window.

pbalentine · February 26, 2015

I never blade or scrub. I just wipe it down and slap it on as fast as possible.

it will eventually dry and look awesome.

If i did $99 tint jobs. The fine print would read: cleaning is extra, no redos, no comebacks, tailight warranty included and please dont call about "bubbles".