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A Clear Windscreen Wanted.
Ever since I bought a second-hand car over two years ago I have been unable to clean the inside of the windscreen properly. In the summer it is not such a problem but during the wet and cold months I have a constant battle keeping it clear for viewing.
There is a large patch immediately in my vision which, when wet, an area of writing appears which seems to be the remnant of a "for sale" sign that must have been on the car at the dealers which gives details of the car. I have been told that in hot weather the plastic notice can form a "stain" on the windscreen which is hard to remove. This ties in well in the fact it was August when I purchased the car. I have tried all manner of solutions including meths, patent glass cleaners and good old elbow grease without any appreciable effect. When the windscreen is completely dry it is not a problem and the "ghost writing" disappears but when wet or simply steamed up it does cause a problem. Can anyone suggest a method or some special solvent that will clear this residue pleae.
There is a large patch immediately in my vision which, when wet, an area of writing appears which seems to be the remnant of a "for sale" sign that must have been on the car at the dealers which gives details of the car. I have been told that in hot weather the plastic notice can form a "stain" on the windscreen which is hard to remove. This ties in well in the fact it was August when I purchased the car. I have tried all manner of solutions including meths, patent glass cleaners and good old elbow grease without any appreciable effect. When the windscreen is completely dry it is not a problem and the "ghost writing" disappears but when wet or simply steamed up it does cause a problem. Can anyone suggest a method or some special solvent that will clear this residue pleae.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I don't think that you will remove the problem using any of the usual solvents...you really need a slightly abrasive glass polish, specially made to remove all manner of surface problems from car glasswork. This is probably the easiest to obtain...it will last for years and you will have the cleanest glass (inside and out).
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With respect, I think that both OG and TWR have misunderstood the nature of the problem...if you read the OP again properly, you will see that the problem is not one that can be "scraped" away....because it is "ghost writing" ie it's not really there all the time, just when conditions are right. I'm sure that a mildly abrasive glass polish will do the job.
And please don't use anything sharp...you'll scratch the glass permanently!
And please don't use anything sharp...you'll scratch the glass permanently!
My daughter read this in Facebook, it might help.
You buy some Cat Litter and pour it into an old sock. Then put another sock over the other one so that the Litter is sealed in. Sit this "sausage" on your dashboard and apparently it stops condensation.
I haven't tried it myself but it might work. Cheaper than a new windscreen.
You buy some Cat Litter and pour it into an old sock. Then put another sock over the other one so that the Litter is sealed in. Sit this "sausage" on your dashboard and apparently it stops condensation.
I haven't tried it myself but it might work. Cheaper than a new windscreen.
I have used electrical spray cleaner in the past on windscreens to remove very sticky residue left by stickers etc. It works very well, it dissolves the sticky stuff and you can just wipe it off.
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this sort of thing might prevent the condensation in the first place
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Vimto, I can't guarantee this will cure your particular problem but I find Polyclens(brush cleaner, not paint stripper) shifts almost anything and is water soluble so is easy to clean of afterwards. I have used it to remove contact adhesives which the adhesive makers say you need to buy their own expensive) remover. I have found that cheaper versions from Wilko and wickes are also very effective.