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Old 05-28-2008, 12:02 AM
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Removing window writing crap?

It's the last week of school, friend wrote "FORD SUX" all over my drivers and pass windows. I had my ArmorAll Glass Cleaner and some paper towels in the back seat and immediately got the white off, but there is an outlined residue that will not come off no matter how much elbow grease I pump into it. What will take it off? In the direct sunlight I can see it and it pisses me off.



Edit: His revenge will be his brand-new tires on his front porch and his beloved Firebird sitting on blocks as he tries to leave for school on Friday (party day) Did I mention I have his emergency jack in my truck?
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 12:24 AM
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I was able to take off some window chalk stuff they had written on my sis' car with Stoner's aerosol and shop towels.

I wonder how well Goo-gone would work?
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 12:52 AM
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Goo gone should work fine.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 01:33 AM
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If you have any detailing clay laying around, give that a try. I think it would probably work.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by bamorris2
If you have any detailing clay laying around, give that a try. I think it would probably work.
That's what I'd suggest as well.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 08:10 AM
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Spray the window with glass cleaner and scrape with a razor blade at about a 45* angle then wipe off. Some fine steel wool also works well between the spray-on and wipe-off steps (also works great for cutting thru grime on the inside as long as you don't have tint). I used to have writing all over the windows of a company van and this is how I used to get it off.

Nice revenge. You'll have to let us know his reaction.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 08:23 AM
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I have had great sucess with bar keeps friend... But if you use this make sure not to let it sit on the paint if any get on it. Its an acid based product, but I can say that I have removed some of the worst waterspottin anyone has seen with it.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 12:52 PM
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give it a try with aluminum polishing compound used for wheels.

That will make your window so clean, you will sweat there is no glass at all.

Sounds like you will get him back good
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 01:50 PM
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I'd leave his tires on the back porch instead. Would hate for your buddy's stuff to get stolen by somebody else because of a little revenge.

Great idea though.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 01:54 PM
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Go to Wallyworld....get some deer scent in the hunting section. Give the vents near the top of the hood and wipers a healthy squirt.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 02:00 PM
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Put his Firebird on jackstands that hold the car higher than his jack will go. Thats always fun.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 02:08 PM
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Put his Firebird on jackstands that hold the car higher than his jack will go. Thats always fun.
Try to get his car 6' into the air....
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 03:12 PM
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or you could leave the tires on and jack the car off the ground just high enough so it looks like his tires are still on the ground but arent then he will put it in gear to go and nothing then he will think he blew a transmission or something... it would throw him for serious loop. I have done this to friends and they damn near sh*t themselves bc they thought something seriously went wrong
 
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Razor blade and lots of lubrication, soap and water.
 


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