removing rain repellent from windscreen
Chris Lawrence
to all the windows.
http://www.gbdriver.co.uk/acatalog/Car_Care.html
This stuff is a 'glass treatment' and allegedly bonds to the glass,
although I had no idea of this at the time. Well it kind of does work
but the effect isn't all it seems. Previously at low rain volume,
intermittent wipers would keep the windscreen clear. Now at low rain
volume, the slightest amount of rain sticks to the windscreen and
quickly reduces visibility. Intermittent wipers are not quick enough to
clear it.
Worse, since applying a couple of times, the coating has become very
patchy. Much of it has worn off, which is actually good because I do
not intend to reapply it. The problem is that when I use the wipers
now, every time the wiper swipes over the remaining patches they
momentarily become smeared, before 'fading' back to transparency. Then
the wipers go back down and the same happens again. When there is no
rain or the wipers are not used, the stuff stays invisible.
Most of the remaining patches are in the drivers swept area of the
windscreen, and while not MOT-threatening, they are really annoying when
it rains. I like to have a clear windscreen. I've tried using hot
water and detergent and that's had zero effect. It does seem to be
wearing off very slowly anyway (hence the need to reapply the stuff
every few weeks).
I read an article today which mentions this smearing effect.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/203940/rain_repellents.html
Anyone know how to remove this kind of stuff from the windscreen? I did
a groups search and found someone talking about this stuff about 10
years ago but they were explaining how to clean the windows before
application in order to get a good coating.
--
Chris
Chris Lawrence
> A few weeks ago I got some rain repellent and applied it as instructed
> to all the windows.
Which is nice, but was supposed to be posted in uk.rec.driving.
Apologies!
--
Chris
Geoff Berrow
Chris Lawrence contained the following:
>Anyone know how to remove this kind of stuff from the windscreen? I did
>a groups search and found someone talking about this stuff about 10
>years ago but they were explaining how to clean the windows before
>application in order to get a good coating.
Toothpaste is a very gentle abrasive and may do the trick.
--
Geoff Berrow (put thecat out to email)
It's only Usenet, no one dies.
My opinions, not the committee's, mine.
Simple RFDs http://www.ckdog.co.uk/rfdmaker/
Jim Crowther
>Anyone know how to remove this kind of stuff from the windscreen?
T-Cut
--
Jim Crowther.
West London MAG: Popes Grotto, Twickenham, every Tuesday from 21:00 onwards.
Charles Ellson
<blth...@ckdog.co.uk> wrote:
>Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.4.64.07...@ochre.gradwell.net> from
>Chris Lawrence contained the following:
>
>>Anyone know how to remove this kind of stuff from the windscreen? I did
>>a groups search and found someone talking about this stuff about 10
>>years ago but they were explaining how to clean the windows before
>>application in order to get a good coating.
>
>Toothpaste is a very gentle abrasive and may do the trick.
>
Not necessarily that gentle WRT glass. Various solvents might be
better but in small quantities and accompanied by plenty of rinsing to
prevent damage to paintwork or seals.
Duncan Kennedy
Crowther <Don't_bo...@blackhole.do-not-spam.me.uk> writes
>In demon.service, on Tue, 15 May 2007 21:15:04, Chris Lawrence wrote:
>
>>Anyone know how to remove this kind of stuff from the windscreen?
>
>T-Cut
>
people.
--
Duncan K
Downtown Dalgety Bay
RCC
<o...@nospamotterson-bg.couk> writes
Or ask the help desk how to put it ON: the method will be so flawed it
is likely to have the reverse effect.
(Or, more seriously, e-mail the manufacturers for advice?)
--
Richard C
Clint Sharp
<o...@nospamotterson-bg.couk> writes
--
Clint Sharp
Gordon H
I get annoyed after passing through a car wash (in the car) and find
that the wax has been applied, making the windscreen impossible for the
wipers to clear properly.
I use a wash leather and water, with a dollop of vinegar in it to remove
the grease. I learned that from my wife. :-)
--
Gordon H
(Remove invalid to email)
Jeremy Boden
> In message <tNLC8$Af5sSGF...@apbz24.dial.pipex.com>, Duncan Kennedy
> <o...@nospamotterson-bg.couk> writes>In message <hC3CV9CNdmSGF...@nospam.at.my.choice.of.UID.invalid>, Jim
> >Crowther <Don't_bot...@blackhole.do-not-spam.me.uk> writes
> >>In demon.service, on Tue, 15 May 2007 21:15:04, Chris Lawrence wrote:
>
> >>>Anyone know how to remove this kind of stuff from the windscreen?
>
> >>T-Cut
>
> >How about Vista? Said to do a good job of cleaning Windows for some
> >people.
>
> I found Ubuntu works even better at clearing windows...
> --
> Clint Sharp
Me too!
Les Desser
<o...@nospamotterson-bg.couk> Wed, 16 May 2007 10:26:55 writes
Good idea but have you seen the price for a pack!!
--
Les Desser
(The Reply-to address IS valid)
AJG
<Gor...@g3snx.demon.co.uk.invalid> writes
>
>I use a wash leather and water, with a dollop of vinegar in it to
>remove the grease. I learned that from my wife. :-)
'Scrunched up' [1] newspaper and vinegar ... don't know why but
newsprint is really good on windows ...
[1] 'scrunching' is probably a girly thing which I shouldn't own up to
...
--
AndyG
guaran...@gmail.com
p. pinto
assuming it was in one that then evaporated, to leave the stuff:
of what does/did it originally smell?
- love, ppint.
--
'tis due to ppinqueans that set light
to nelson's hat
it glows at night
wpt...@gmail.com
My name is wai thu. I would like to know about removing the coating of Getf1 rain fly after applying on windscreen. Before i use this product the windscreen is very clear. After applying on my car windscreen it smears when i use the wipers. I was very disappointed now.
numb...@sweetandsour.com
>tf1 rain fly after applying on windscreen. Before i use this product the wi=
>ndscreen is very clear. After applying on my car windscreen it smears when =
raduc...@gmail.com
Thanks!