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ender2664 07-09-2016 07:13 PM

Track numbering
 
I went to the track and of course they put numbers on my windows...what is the best way to get them off? I took my car to the car wash and they didn't come off. Is there a special method or will windex and paper towels work?

SpookShow'84 07-09-2016 10:00 PM

You can find a tool that's almost like an ice scraper but with a razor blade on it for getting anything off your glass without having to worry about dissolving something with a liquid only to have it relocate itself somewhere else.

ender2664 07-09-2016 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SpookShow'84 (Post 9196611)
You can find a tool that's almost like an ice scraper but with a razor blade on it for getting anything off your glass without having to worry about dissolving something with a liquid only to have it relocate itself somewhere else.

Do you know where I'd find it? Or what it is called?

SpookShow'84 07-09-2016 10:07 PM

No clue what the actual name is. Most automotive stores will have them, $15 or so. Just ask an associate b/c they can be tough to find, always in a weird spot.

ender2664 07-09-2016 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SpookShow'84 (Post 9196622)
No clue what the actual name is. Most automotive stores will have them, $15 or so. Just ask an associate b/c they can be tough to find, always in a weird spot.

Given that is what it is ment for I assume I don't need to worry about it scratching the glass?

SpookShow'84 07-09-2016 10:18 PM

No worries, just watch your fingers and keep the angle low. Glass should be fairly clean though before you start.

TransAmx2 07-09-2016 10:21 PM

yes, Razor Blade Scraper has always worked well for me. Any auto store, various models to choose from:

http://www.autozone.com/cutting-dril...?checkfit=true

http://www.autozone.com/cutting-dril...per/70133_0_0/

After scraping you still might need to clean/polish the glass where it was or you will likely get hazy or foggy remnants of where the numbers were. After scraping mine off I still could see the numbers in the morning dew on my car when i would get in to go to work.

ender2664 07-09-2016 10:37 PM

I am obsessed with amazon...
Will this work
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BR...71L&ref=plSrch

OR this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006...qJL&ref=plSrch

Would plastic be safer?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0046...A3FDGJ8WZRKZPH

SpookShow'84 07-09-2016 10:59 PM

Bingo.

I'd look for one that has a retractable blade if it goes in a tool box instead of on a peg board, it's safer for you and the blade.

DeliveryMan 07-09-2016 11:04 PM

Ender, on Autogeek.net there are Plastic blades called ScrapeRite.

http://www.autogeek.net/scraperite-p...or-blades.html

ender2664 07-09-2016 11:47 PM

Should I be putting some type of lubricant on the glass before/during use?

DeliveryMan 07-10-2016 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ender2664 (Post 9196720)
Should I be putting some type of lubricant on the glass before/during use?

Have you tried WD-40 on a cloth or a Bounty towel? that may work without using even the plastic razor.
If you go with the plastic razors, they would also would work good with WD-40 or a solvent.

If you use WD-40 or something similar spray it on the cloth instead of on the window so it doesn't run. It is safe if it gets on the car, but in this case there is no need for it.

Com69 07-10-2016 03:25 PM

We use the same wax/grease remover as we use right before we paint. Keystone 900, works awesome. Anything with a blade is a last resort.

ender2664 07-10-2016 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliveryMan (Post 9197395)
Have you tried WD-40 on a cloth or a Bounty towel? that may work without using even the plastic razor.
If you go with the plastic razors, they would also would work good with WD-40 or a solvent.

If you use WD-40 or something similar spray it on the cloth instead of on the window so it doesn't run. It is safe if it gets on the car, but in this case there is no need for it.

Ordered the plastic razors and some wd40. Thank you for your help!


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