bguernsey

I purchased a window polish called Blue Magic for the rear window. It works great, but the first time I used it I tried to apply it to the inside of the window. The fumes got to be too much and I had to step out to get some air. When I came back it had set up and because of the odd angle I was not able to get enough force on the window to remove all of the polish. I tried pretty hard, but it had set up and wasn't coming off. I managed to get some of it off by applying more and removing it...and choking in the process.

Can someone tell me a solvent that would be safe to use in attempting to remove this? Its not too bad now, but you can see it from outside the window around the edges. I would just like to remove it, but I do not know what it safe to use on it.

Mineral Spirits? Turpentine? Would Vinegar and Water have any effect?

Thanks
-B

gregstevens

Yikes! No, don't use ANY harsh chemical solvents like mineral spirits or the like on the rear window. Try something like the 3M Plastic Cleaner, available in most auto parts stores.

It sure is a bitch getting in to clean the inside of the rear window...!

You may also try a citrus-based solvent called Xenit. Maybe even Plexus, even though that is more of a polish...give them all a shot, just don't use a chemical solvent!

lvs2k

You also might try a product called Simple Green and a toothbrush. I've used this on my top with no ill effects.

Jay Li

I'd be a little wary of the toothbrush idea, this could easily scratch the window.

Dallas

If Plexus doesn't take it off, or you don't have any, use more Blue Magic to get it off, but wipe it off immediately. I used to use Blue Magic, too, but it is a pain to get off the window, and a real pain to get off the top. I switched to Plexus. Works great, much easier to polish off the window, and doesn't mess up the top. You can get it at http://www.autofanatics.com

And although it works well on the top, I would not use anything like a toothbrush on the window.

[Edited by Dallas on 05-05-2001 at 06:04 PM]

Rx4FUN

I think lvs2k Thought it was on the coth part of the top not the clear part that is my guess for the tooth brush
I HOPE???
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lvs2k

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rx4FUN:
[B]I think lvs2k Thought it was on the coth part of the top not the clear part that is my guess for the tooth brush

bguernsey

Yes- I got a smidgent on the top too a while back...and I've been very careful ever since. I also don't like how once it dries and you wipe it off the powder blows everywhere.

So far the consensus is to use more blue magic or plexus to take it off. Now that would seem to indicate that there is a solvent in blue magic that will disolve it. What I really want to know is what solvents are safe to use on plastic? I've seen people recommend using certain solvents to remove wax from the dash, but I don't know if they are safe for the plastic.

Thanks,
Byron