Colin17 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I spent a night in the van without the external blinds, the resulting condensation reminded me of this. Where the dealer had the windscreen Sticker, the model, price etc one, can still be seen in the condensation. I have tried cleaning with all sorts of things but 2 years on it still shows. Not a big deal, it doesn't show when dry but it irritates. Does anyone have a cure? I have used thinners, white spirit, vinegar, various proprietary cleaners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will86 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I doubt there is a cure Colin. My guess would be that there was an element in the adhesive that etched the glass. Many problems have arisen in many industries due to adhesives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKen1 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Here we get an MOT (ITV) sticker for the window screen and replace it each year ,,,I us a rag with petrol to remove the glue then a regular glass cleaner to clean off the residue Brian K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leake Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Wot u ned cir is glas pholish knot clener tat ll do t trik.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Colin Leake - 2016-11-18 7:16 PM Wot u ned cir is glas pholish knot clener tat ll do t trik.. Just don't go drinking it 'cos this is what happens :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJM Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Try methylated spirit, neat on the affected area, then wet a cloth using an egg cupful in half a bucket of water. Wring it out and clean the whole of the windscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewad Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I have no idea if this would work, but recently I had to remove residue left from removing vinyl lettering from my work van and used 'tar remover' worked perfectly (as recommend from vinyl lettering company ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 If the marking is actually due to ‘residue’ on the glass, using cleaning products/polish should work. There’s a good deal of on-line advice about cleaning kitchen glass/ceramic hobs which might help you pick products most likely to be effective. Alternatively, if (as Will86 has suggested) the glass itself has been attacked by chemicals in the sticker, it’s unlikely that the marking can be removed. As the marking is still there after 2 years and your various removal attempts have proved unsuccessful, you may well be on a loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo haggs Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Anything with acetone :- nail varnish remover If it doesn't work I'll eat my hat. We use acetone to remove residue from aircraft parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will86 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Post us a picture of your half eaten hat but make sure you choose an Australian Akubra, they taste better made with rabbit fur, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin17 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 To update, thanks for the suggestions. It has taken a while before I managed to get the windscreen steamed up again. I tried cleaning with acetone but it has made no difference. Previously I had used vinegar, meths, thinners and glass cleaner. Will may be right with the etching theory. The vehicle was an ex display so will have spent an extended time with the sticker. I will just have to live with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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