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Title: Vandalised - Getting stuff off glass
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 22 April 2011, 23:54

So about a month ago, I came out to my car in the morning to find someone had smeared a lard-like substance all over my passenger side window.. As it restricted my view and I was in a rush to get to work, I took a tissue and wiped it off the best I could.

Thinking that it would be fine with a bit of degreaser to get it straight off, I just left it until I finally washed my car (this week).

Well, the stuff feels kind of like it's etched onto the window! I just can't get it off.. I've tried scrubbing it for ages, tried straight fairy liquid and even tar remover.. but nothing will remove it.


What are my options? I obviously don't want to start polishing my windows if it's going to leave them looking hazy..
Pictures to follow.

Title: Re: Vandalised - Getting stuff off glass
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 23 April 2011, 00:16

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/jamie_pyrite/IMAG0513.jpg)

Title: Re: Vandalised - Getting stuff off glass
Post by: garfayliu on 23 April 2011, 01:58

Brake cleaner, or a plastic scraper such as de-icer, last resort maybe a sharp razor blade.

Title: Re: Vandalised - Getting stuff off glass
Post by: Jimble on 23 April 2011, 18:13

+1 for a stanley blade, had a couple of chips repaired on my van with that epoxy stuff and to level it off the bloke went mad with a normal stanley blade, i said won't that scratch the screen? He said no and he was right! :huh:

Title: Re: Vandalised - Getting stuff off glass
Post by: Dan J on 23 April 2011, 23:51

stanley blade definatly to remove this,

brake cleaner????

Title: Re: Vandalised - Getting stuff off glass
Post by: Mr Blue on 24 April 2011, 18:58

stanley blade WILL scratch the glass. Wait till the sunlight hits the glass. It will look terrible!

nail varnish remover. obviously avoid the paintwork! :shocked:

Title: Re: Vandalised - Getting stuff off glass
Post by: Jimble on 24 April 2011, 19:32

Quote from: Mr Blue on 24 April 2011, 18:58

stanley blade WILL scratch the glass. Wait till the sunlight hits the glass. It will look terrible!

nail varnish remover. obviously avoid the paintwork! :shocked:

I can't speak for anyone else but had the chips done in december and there are no scratches at all, i have to say i was supprised as he gave it a real going over! :huh:

Title: Re: Vandalised - Getting stuff off glass
Post by: waxamomo on 27 April 2011, 19:46

I think i'd go with APC and some elbow grease with a microfibre cloth, can never be too cautious  :wink:

Title: Re: Vandalised - Getting stuff off glass
Post by: musicman87 on 27 April 2011, 20:19

How about some clay - its hard to see how tough the stuff is but from what you say, i wonder if an abrasive clay would drag it off?

Title: Re: Vandalised - Getting stuff off glass
Post by: Guy on 27 April 2011, 20:40

this http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/site/froogle/sn/AK52504 (http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/site/froogle/sn/AK52504)

combined with some APC

go VERY easy on it though... you shouldn't have to use bags of elbow grease with the right stuff

Title: Re: Vandalised - Getting stuff off glass
Post by: Mr Blue on 28 April 2011, 00:05

ive always managed to scratch old golf glass with blade cleaning. Not sure what the new glass is like but it must be better.

Will look terrible when the sun reflects off the glass even thought it looks clean to you. I'll spot it any point it out at the next show like i do :grin:

Title: Re: Vandalised - Getting stuff off glass
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 30 April 2011, 17:22

Nail varnish remover and elbow grease sorted this :) Thanks for the advice everyone!