Why would someone do this?

[FMOB]

Right, the question is how to sort this out?



This is on an Audi I purchased recently, basically there is a coating on the glass and also on the rubber seal around the glass. A lot of the glass has been cleaned up but you see a bit at the top left of the window.

From what I understand has been done, basically the rubber seals have been lacquered with a rattle can, I can't quite believe what I am seeing but I need to sort it out.

So any suggestions appreciated as I don't fancy trying to replace bits on an 18 year old car so hoping the mess can be cleaned up.

Edited by FMOB on Tuesday 17th September 18:34

[Belle427]

Give some WD40 a go first if you have some on the shelf, its pretty good at getting a lot of stuff off. Ipa would be the next suggestion if that doesnt work.

[slopes]

Maybe try a strong APC mix with a magic sponge

[FMOB]

Just a quick update.

The lacquer on the glass came off with some meths on a cloth plus a cotton bud to get into the corners, etc.

On the rubber I used some Goo Gone with a foam pad which has improved it a lot, I now have some 3M polishing pads which I will try with some Goo Gone but it is much improved and has revealed what I assume they were trying to cover up.

There are white marks on the rubber, googling has suggested these are hard water marks so will try some diluted white vinegar to dissolve, if it is polish then further googling needed.

[Robertb]

A normal compound like Meguiars Ultimate Compound should get rid off the water spots on the rubber (will take a layer off), then treat with rubber conditioner.

[FMOB]

FMOB said:

This is the result of the cleanup so far, I think there are a few bits of lacquer still there but most has gone.

[njw1]

FMOB said:

FMOB said:

This is the result of the cleanup so far, I think there are a few bits of lacquer still there but most has gone.

I'll be honest, I can't see any difference between those photos, I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be looking for in picture 1?

[Terminator X]

Weird that as it happened to my RS3, owned 2015-18. The chap that looks after my cars sorted it out.

TX.

[FMOB]

njw1 said:

FMOB said:

FMOB said:

This is the result of the cleanup so far, I think there are a few bits of lacquer still there but most has gone.

I'll be honest, I can't see any difference between those photos, I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be looking for in picture 1?

In the first pics you can see shiny area's on the vertical rubber, in the second no shiny lacquer just rubber with white staining.