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Window Tint Cleaning Supplies That Set Your Install Up for Success. Every failed install starts somewhere, and more often than not, it starts with a surface that wasn't ready.

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  • Basic White Scrub Pad Basic White Scrub Pad

    Basic White Scrub Pad

    SKU: B171WB

    $1.09

    The Basic White Scrub pad is REALLY a tinter's bestfriend. These pads are a generic version of our B…

  • Lil' Chizler Lil' Chizler

    Lil' Chizler

    SKU: A2302

    $0.79

    The Lil' Chizler is the original that everyone has known for years. Great for working out fingers on…

  • White Scotch-Brite White Scotch-Brite

    White Scotch-Brite

    SKU: B171W

    $1.79

    B171W original white Scotch-Brite pad The White Scotch-Brite cleaning pad is a tinter's bestfriend.…

  • Neon Blade Aide / Single Blade Neon Blade Aide / Single Blade

    Neon Blade Aide / Single Blade

    SKU: A1506ASR

    $0.99

    A new Blade Aide that is just as good as the original. Available in random neon colors. Get addition…

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    The Pink Chizler (Medium) The Pink Chizler (Medium)

    Lidco

    The Pink Chizler (Medium)

    SKU: A2302P

    Was: $0.79
    Now: $0.69

    The Pink Chizler falls into the middle of stiffness and durometer of the Chizler lines. Similar to t…

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    The Yellow Chizler (Soft) The Yellow Chizler (Soft)

    Lidco

    The Yellow Chizler (Soft)

    SKU: A2302Y

    Was: $0.79
    Now: $0.69

    The Yellow Chizler is the softest of the Chizlers and is great for paint protection installs. MADE I…

  • Performax Glass Cleaner (19oz) Performax Glass Cleaner (19oz)

    Performax

    Performax Glass Cleaner (19oz)

    SKU: M2748

    $5.16

    44Tools Peformax Glass Cleaner Our Performax Glass Cleaner is an ammonia-free foaming glass cle…

  • Equalizer Push Stick Equalizer Push Stick

    Equalizer

    Equalizer Push Stick

    SKU: A2303E

    $1.69

    A2303E Equalizer Push Stick The Equalizer Push Stick is a great tool to help you push the film in be…

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How to Clean Windows Before Tinting — and Why Most People Rush It

Thorough cleaning is the step that gets skipped. Installers wipe down the glass, think they're good, then go to lay the film and dirt comes out of the gaskets. You have to get in there, and you have to take that extra step every single time, even on a brand new car off the lot.

Start with ATR window tint adhesive remover, let it sit, then scrub with a white scrub pad (not green, white). Green has enough grit to scratch glass. Follow with a 1-inch razor blade scraper, spray it down again, one more pass with the scrub pad. Now you're ready.

Don’t Stop at the Clean

Prep Is Just the First Step. Shop Products for What Comes Next.

Knives & Blades

Once the glass is prepped, your blade takes over. Shop our full range of window tint knives and snap off blades, the tools that make the cut clean the first time.

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Keg Tanks & Parts

Your slip solution is only as good as the system delivering it. Shop keg tanks, parts, and accessories to keep your fluid clean, pressurized, and ready all day.

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Film Handling & Cutting

Prep done right leads to a cut done right. Shop our film handling and cutting tools, rulers, film handlers, and cut bar systems, to keep the whole process moving cleanly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Window Tint Cleaning & Prep

What window tint cleaning supplies do I need before an install?

The core of it is an adhesive remover, a white scrub pad, and a razor blade scraper. We'd always recommend starting with ATR window tint adhesive remover — it's citrus-based, safe on all surfaces, and does a great job loosening anything that's sitting on the glass before you scrub. From there, your white scrub pad and scraper handle the rest. We also carry glass cleaner and tint slime, which doubles as both a slip solution and a cleaner once you're into the install.

How do I clean windows before tinting?

Start with ATR adhesive remover — spray it on, let it sit, and work it into the glass with a white scrub pad. Follow that with a 1-inch razor blade scraper to make sure you're getting everything off the surface, then spray it down again and do a final pass with the scrub pad. The key is getting into the gaskets. That's where dirt hides, and that's what comes back to haunt you mid-install if you don't get it out first.

What is a window tint adhesive remover and when do I need it?

It's a citrus-based cleaner designed to break down adhesive residue on glass — old tint, stickers, anything that's left a sticky behind. It's the right first step on any install, not just jobs with obvious residue. Even on a clean-looking window, starting with an adhesive remover gives you a better surface to work from. ATR is what we carry and what we recommend. It's interior-safe, won't discolor vinyl or plastic, and it's effective on glass, paint, and trim.

Can I use dish soap to clean windows before tinting?

The early days of the industry, that's exactly what people used — Dawn dish soap and baby oil. The problem is Dawn is a degreaser, and it breaks down adhesive. So the same thing you're using to clean the glass is working against the film's adhesive bond. The industry figured that out over time and moved to purpose-built window tint cleaning supplies that clean without interfering with the install. We carry those products — it's worth using the right thing.

Does it matter if the car is brand new?

It does. Brand new vehicles still need to be cleaned the same way before tinting. There's manufacturing residue, handling, transport — the glass isn't install-ready just because the car is new. And customers who've removed their own old tint beforehand aren't helping either. Peeling the film off doesn't clean the adhesive. You still have to go through the full process.

How do I know when the glass is clean enough to start the install?

You can feel it. As the glass gets cleaner, it starts to drag a little against your touch — that's the friction of a clean surface. You'll also notice how water behaves when you spray it. The cleaner the glass, the more evenly the water moves. Once it's looking right in the light and feeling right to the touch, you're ready.

What are white scrub pads and why do window tint installers use them?

White scrub pads are non-abrasive cleaning pads that clean glass without scratching it. That's the whole reason installers use white specifically — green pads have more grit and can cause damage to the glass surface. White pads are safe, effective, and one of the highest-volume items we sell. They come in a couple of different varieties and they're a staple in every installer's kit.

Not Sure Which Window Film Prep Tools Are Right for Your Setup?

We've been working with professional installers for years. If you have questions about process or products, we're happy to help you work through it.

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