Auction pen on car window

[MARTIN993]

Boring topic i know - hugely obliged if anyone out there can help.

Just bought my second porsche and spent ages finding the right car.

I'm delighted, however...

It appears someone has written on the window at some point and although the writing is only visible when there is condensation on the outside of the window, it gets my goat and is the only blemish on the otherwise pristine porker.

I've scoured online forums and tried lots of weird and wonderful methods in an attempt to remove the writing.

I've tried WD40, turps, meth spirits, adhesive remover, alcohol all to no avail.

I'm wondering if the glass is ever so slightly etched.

Anyhow, putting this out there in case anyone has any sensible advice or perhaps someone in the trade has come across this before and knows how to help.

Thanks in advance - sure some of you guys can identify with getting narked at these minor imperfections.

Martin

[RichB]

Have you tried AG glass polish? It's slighly abrasive so will polish out the imperfection.

[MARTIN993]

Thanks Rich - yes, tried it - no joy

[BertBert]

RichB said:

Have you tried AG glass polish? It's slighly abrasive so will polish out the imperfection.

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MARTIN993 said:

Thanks Rich - i tried an Auto Glym glass polish but will try your reco and report back
Martin

Am I being stooopid here?

[Getragdogleg]

Clutch and brake cleaner solvent on a rag, then a hot soapy wash, then clay bar, then polish.

That lot ought to sort it.

[spikeyhead]

jewellers rouge, but only if the window is glass not plastic.

It's available on ebay for very little, just go slowly with it.

[Zyp]

What does the writing say?

[rix]

Zyp said:

What does the writing say?

Cat B? just kidding!

[Redarress]

Silly question but have you cleaned the inside and outside of the glass ?

[mollytherocker]

Nail varnish remover. Seriously, its awesome!

[jammy_basturd]

As a very last resort use Wet and Dry sandpaper with very soapy water. I once did this with a classic Mini that had been stood for years, had many scratches in the window that moss and all sorts had started to grow into. Got rid of most of the blemishes and minor scratches and only left the major scratches.

Obviously the car (or the glass) wasn't as valuable as what you're talking about here, hence why I say it's a last resort before replacing the window.

[Manks]

mollytherocker said:

Nail varnish remover. Seriously, its awesome!

Many a coke dealer swears by it.

[jonamv8]

Manks said:

Many a coke dealer swears by it.

And why may that be Manks

[MARTIN993]

thanks all > will have a go at those options

[Manks]

jonamv8 said:

Manks said:

Many a coke dealer swears by it.

And why may that be Manks

It doesn't just clean windscreens.

[Stedman]

Manks said:

It doesn't just clean windscreens.

[911944]

G3 compound is good for wind screens, don't use normal car polish!
Get a slightly damp mutton cloth with G3 and it should get rid ok. Normal glass polish is great but I've found it's not abrasive enough in some cases

[RichB]

911944 said:

G3 compound is good for wind screens, don't use normal car polish!
Get a slightly damp mutton cloth with G3 and it should get rid ok. Normal glass polish is great but I've found it's not abrasive enough in some cases

Going off at a tangent what would anyone suggest for getting small dings and scratches off a 54 year old windscreen As has been said AG glass polish isn't agressive enough and I want to polish up the screen on my classic to see if I can improve it.

Edited by RichB on Monday 12th November 23:13

[porkyspecialist]

If it really is just any sort of pen/crayon/lipstick then use a new blade on it, this can be almost any type of blade used the right way, just be very careful not to scratch the glass.

HTH.

[911944]

RichB said:

Going off at a tangent what would anyone suggest for getting small dings and scratches off a 54 year old windscreen As has been said AG glass polish isn't agressive enough and I want to polish up the screen on my classic to see if I can improve it.

Edited by RichB on Monday 12th November 23:13

I had a Ferrari With windows that had been attacked by a D.A machine by clumsy painters (grr!) and I bought a glass scratch removal kit, it was basically a kit full of different grade sanding discs you attach to a cordless drill. It was a daunting and time consuming job but it worked great. Google search glass scratch removal kit.

Also there are companies that specialise in it, but removing scratches from shop windows, same principle! I think..