Rescue my rear window - help
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Morning all,
Some of you might have seen the Griffith rear window I had on my rear screen for a while. It was one of those you see at coffee shops and the like which you can see through because its heavily perforated.
Unfortunately when I've taken it off its left me with 2 issues.
1. There is a swathe of sticky residue across the window. I've no doubt it would be a very nice pattern to Moorcroft pottery fans but its pants for seeing through.
Does anyone have ideas on getting this off without trashing the window? Panel wipe doesn't touch it.
2. The first sticker, which gave me the idea, was created for my Brother when I was his wedding car. And whilst The Groom looked lovely in the rear window I found when I removed the sticker it had left a dimpled effect where the sticker seemed to have 'bitten' into the plastic.
Can I get this out?
I've read that you can sand clear plastics with a series of very fine wet and dry but I don't have the courage to do this. Has anyone else tried it?
Some of you might have seen the Griffith rear window I had on my rear screen for a while. It was one of those you see at coffee shops and the like which you can see through because its heavily perforated.
Unfortunately when I've taken it off its left me with 2 issues.
1. There is a swathe of sticky residue across the window. I've no doubt it would be a very nice pattern to Moorcroft pottery fans but its pants for seeing through.
Does anyone have ideas on getting this off without trashing the window? Panel wipe doesn't touch it.
2. The first sticker, which gave me the idea, was created for my Brother when I was his wedding car. And whilst The Groom looked lovely in the rear window I found when I removed the sticker it had left a dimpled effect where the sticker seemed to have 'bitten' into the plastic.
Can I get this out?
I've read that you can sand clear plastics with a series of very fine wet and dry but I don't have the courage to do this. Has anyone else tried it?
I've already tried IPA Pete and it got some of the sticky off but it wasn't quick. I'll give it another go.
I watched the video Colin Redgriff and what a difference you can make with some v.v.fine emery and some elbow grease eh. I'll have a look at that option for certain.
I have a polishing machine but until I get all the tacky crap off I can't go near it with that.
I watched the video Colin Redgriff and what a difference you can make with some v.v.fine emery and some elbow grease eh. I'll have a look at that option for certain.
I have a polishing machine but until I get all the tacky crap off I can't go near it with that.
Well a quick test last night was interesting.
Sticky Stuff suggested by V8 GRF was useless. Worse than useless in fact because you have to leave it 5-7 minutes then scrape away the glue. Except after 10 minutes it had done nothing more than make it a little easier to scrape off.
So for this stuff, Sticky Stuff is not the answer. But I'm sure it will be useful for something else in future.
To my utter amazement it seems my Stanley knife mechanic friend Billy No Brakes may have hit the nail on the head with his idea of using petrol. It seems to break break down then wipe off the sticky. I'll treat the rear screen to some 303 UV Protection when I'm done to be on the safe side.
I also found the grey witness marks left on the inside of the screen by the roof struts can be wiped off with a dab of petrol too. That will save me 30 mins each time I polish.
Sticky Stuff suggested by V8 GRF was useless. Worse than useless in fact because you have to leave it 5-7 minutes then scrape away the glue. Except after 10 minutes it had done nothing more than make it a little easier to scrape off.
So for this stuff, Sticky Stuff is not the answer. But I'm sure it will be useful for something else in future.
To my utter amazement it seems my Stanley knife mechanic friend Billy No Brakes may have hit the nail on the head with his idea of using petrol. It seems to break break down then wipe off the sticky. I'll treat the rear screen to some 303 UV Protection when I'm done to be on the safe side.
I also found the grey witness marks left on the inside of the screen by the roof struts can be wiped off with a dab of petrol too. That will save me 30 mins each time I polish.
No prob David, it was only a couple of quid so worth a try.
This weekend I plan to get the rest of the sticky kak off and have a go with the Autoglym to see if I can get the dimples out and finally be able to see out of the back window
Though to be honest if it looks like its going to rain and I have to put the roof on I will take something else these days. Mind you, thats not going to be an option for the Le Mans 24hr trip where it seems to rain all the ruddy time, but I have a couple of months to get it sorted.
This weekend I plan to get the rest of the sticky kak off and have a go with the Autoglym to see if I can get the dimples out and finally be able to see out of the back window
Though to be honest if it looks like its going to rain and I have to put the roof on I will take something else these days. Mind you, thats not going to be an option for the Le Mans 24hr trip where it seems to rain all the ruddy time, but I have a couple of months to get it sorted.
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