wipers bonded to windscreen
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I have an old car that has been sitting for a long time (a really long time). The wipers appear to have bonded to the windscreen. They came away easy enough but have left a residue I can't yet shift. I've tried soaking it in heavy duty degreaser, then tried UPVC cleaner. No good. Anyone have any ideas please?
Could you provide a picture?
Does it appear to be all the detritus that was on the wipers, or the rubber of the wiper itself has stuck to the glass?
What I would probably try is careful use of a razor or Stanley knife blade to scrape it off, then some kind of solvent to clean up the remaining bits.
Once you've got it off, for any remaining stains/etching on the glass, I've found Glaco glass compound to be good.
Does it appear to be all the detritus that was on the wipers, or the rubber of the wiper itself has stuck to the glass?
What I would probably try is careful use of a razor or Stanley knife blade to scrape it off, then some kind of solvent to clean up the remaining bits.
Once you've got it off, for any remaining stains/etching on the glass, I've found Glaco glass compound to be good.
There are many products designed to help remove the sticky goo under labels.
Perhaps that might help?
Fine wire wool, used gently may help, but you may be worried about scratching the windscreen. "Flash Magic Eraser" is a sponge that must contain a very mild abrasive that is excellent for removing baked on food residue from casseroles, and does not scratch the glaze. The glaze on a ceramic bowl must be similar to glass, so it should work on a windscreen without scratching it.
John
Perhaps that might help?
Fine wire wool, used gently may help, but you may be worried about scratching the windscreen. "Flash Magic Eraser" is a sponge that must contain a very mild abrasive that is excellent for removing baked on food residue from casseroles, and does not scratch the glaze. The glaze on a ceramic bowl must be similar to glass, so it should work on a windscreen without scratching it.
John
Have you tried white spirit?
You probably don't want to get it on the paint work.
Years back I'd got some sticky rubbery residue on something, can't remember what, and I'd tried loads of things most of which just seemed to make it worse. My late father had been an industrial chemist and I ended up asking him as he could usually suggest the right solvent to shift things. Worked a treat just wiped the muck off as easy any anything. You'll then want some normal detergent to clean off the residue of the white spirit.
You probably don't want to get it on the paint work.
Years back I'd got some sticky rubbery residue on something, can't remember what, and I'd tried loads of things most of which just seemed to make it worse. My late father had been an industrial chemist and I ended up asking him as he could usually suggest the right solvent to shift things. Worked a treat just wiped the muck off as easy any anything. You'll then want some normal detergent to clean off the residue of the white spirit.
a8hex said:
Have you tried white spirit?
You probably don't want to get it on the paint work.
Years back I'd got some sticky rubbery residue on something, can't remember what, and I'd tried loads of things most of which just seemed to make it worse. My late father had been an industrial chemist and I ended up asking him as he could usually suggest the right solvent to shift things. Worked a treat just wiped the muck off as easy any anything. You'll then want some normal detergent to clean off the residue of the white spirit.
Thanks, I'll try it. Not too concerned about the paintwork at this stageYou probably don't want to get it on the paint work.
Years back I'd got some sticky rubbery residue on something, can't remember what, and I'd tried loads of things most of which just seemed to make it worse. My late father had been an industrial chemist and I ended up asking him as he could usually suggest the right solvent to shift things. Worked a treat just wiped the muck off as easy any anything. You'll then want some normal detergent to clean off the residue of the white spirit.
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