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Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2025 8:49 pm
by integrale_evo
The adhesive has probably etched the glass slightly, you’d probably have to use a machine polisher and cerium oxide glass polish to properly deep clean the surface. Fine if on the outside ( even then you need to be careful) but expect it would chew through the lines on a heated screen.
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2025 10:14 pm
by Jimmy Choo
Zonda_ wrote: Mon Oct 13, 2025 2:44 pm
If memory serves someone on here does or did sign writing. I have an issue I can’t solve, the previous owner of my car had the name of their business on the rear screen. It’s been removed before I got it and is invisible until the sun hits it at a certain angle then you can see the wording clearly. I’ve tried all sorts to get it off, glass cleaner, glass polish, even acetone but nothing makes a difference. Any ideas?
Do you have windscreen cover in your insurance? Does it cover the rear windows? Does it rain hammers round your neck of the woods?
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2025 9:11 am
by Rich B
Get a negative of their sticker made up, apply that, wait x years until the wear/residue is the same and then remove it.
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2025 11:05 am
by Explosive Newt
Jobbo wrote: Tue Oct 14, 2025 3:16 pm
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2025 6:41 pm
by Jobbo
That’s the one I was looking for and didn’t immediately find - top work Newt.
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2025 8:56 pm
by nuttinnew
On the off topic, has anyone been to the MT exhibition?
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 8:38 am
by Explosive Newt
nuttinnew wrote: Sun Oct 19, 2025 8:56 pm
On the off topic, has anyone been to the MT exhibition?
No but I really should. I have been a huge MT fan for about twenty years. I often look at Mrs Newt and think I have married Alan.
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 8:48 am
by mik
MT = ??
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 9:44 am
by JonMad
JonMad wrote: Mon Oct 13, 2025 3:02 pmpetrol?
Did you try this? When I was fixing the window regulator in the Fabia I held the window glass up with gorilla tape. It was stuck there for ages, and I kept hacking to add extra bits as I took so long doing the job. It left a sticky residue on the paintwork and on the glass itself. I used petrol to get rid of it, from both. Initially it looked like I'd made it worse but I kept polishing/rubbing it and eventually it all came clean and smooth. IIRC I might have used some fairy liquid on it as well. I was skeptical but my FiL suggested it, and it did actually work. If you fuck the screen even more though, don't blame me
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 10:10 am
by Jobbo
mik wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 8:48 am
MT = ??
Mr Tourette...
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:07 am
by mik
Jobbo wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 10:10 am
Mr Tourette...
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:10 am
by Marv
JonMad wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 9:44 am
JonMad wrote: Mon Oct 13, 2025 3:02 pmpetrol?
Did you try this? When I was fixing the window regulator in the Fabia I held the window glass up with gorilla tape. It was stuck there for ages, and I kept hacking to add extra bits as I took so long doing the job. It left a sticky residue on the paintwork and on the glass itself. I used petrol to get rid of it, from both. Initially it looked like I'd made it worse but I kept polishing/rubbing it and eventually it all came clean and smooth. IIRC I might have used some fairy liquid on it as well. I was skeptical but my FiL suggested it, and it did actually work. If you fuck the screen even more though, don't blame me
I found Diesel quite effective at removing the left over foam adhesive from wheel weights. It doesn't evaporate off quickly like petrol either, so can be left to soak in.
Doesn't smell as nice as petrol though
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:19 am
by Beany
You can use the petrol to wipe up the diesel after it's sat for a couple of hours. Consider it a treat, for future you
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:24 am
by mik
Since we're working our way through all substances, I'm going to suggest that you try monkey jizz. If you haven't already tried it of course? My mates aunt Teresa had a mark on some glass 3 years ago that she was really struggling to remove, but apparently monkey jizz did the trick!
As a last resort before you accidentally drop a large hammer through the glass - it might be worth a direct question to Richard Tipper (@perfectionvalet on the twitters/X). If anyone has experienced this before, it'll be him. I've found he's quite willing to share tips & tricks (unless he's too snowed under to read/respond).
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:41 am
by Jobbo
mik wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:24 am
Since we're working our way through all substances, I'm going to suggest that you try monkey jizz. If you haven't already tried it of course? My mates aunt Teresa had a mark on some glass 3 years ago that she was really struggling to remove, but apparently monkey jizz did the trick!
Isn't that just effective on mopeds?
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:42 am
by Beany
Jobbo wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:41 am
mik wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:24 am
Since we're working our way through all substances, I'm going to suggest that you try monkey jizz. If you haven't already tried it of course? My mates aunt Teresa had a mark on some glass 3 years ago that she was really struggling to remove, but apparently monkey jizz did the trick!
Isn't that just effective on mopeds?
Yeah, for cars you need leopards fanny batter.
Amateur hour stuff, honestly. I expect better from this place.
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 12:10 pm
by Explosive Newt
mik wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 8:48 am
MT = ??
Modern Toss, the comic artists who amongst other things produce Mr Tourette. Very funny if you haven’t seen their output.
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 4:08 pm
by nuttinnew
Explosive Newt wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 8:38 am I often look at Mrs Newt and think I have married Alan.
A few scenarios go through the mind...you keep her away from rope, yeah?
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Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 4:43 pm
by Beany
nuttinnew wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 4:08 pm
Explosive Newt wrote: Mon Oct 20, 2025 8:38 am I often look at Mrs Newt and think I have married Alan.
A few scenarios go through the mind...you keep her away from rope, yeah?
And trees. And cars. And barbecues. And picnics. And caravans.
Re: Is someone here a sign writer?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 5:11 pm
by Explosive Newt
She does like listening to Reel2Reel while driving her jeep.
MT have a service where you can commission them to draw a profile of someone in their style, Mrs Newt's brother commissioned one for her and it was, let me say, special.