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HummerGuy -> uh, oops? (7/17/2007 4:27:08 AM)

yeeaaaahhhh, so I tried to apply this frost coating to one of my rear windows last night as a test. it didn't turn out all that well :-/ so, I'm assuming I can just use a razor blade to scrape this paint stuff off the windows? maybe? hopefully ? is there a better way to do it, maybe some industrial strength paint remover from home depot or something? suggestions are very welcome :-/ thanks (only me right Mark) ;)

  
Gunner_45 -> RE: uh, oops? (7/17/2007 5:24:50 AM)

Is it the stuff that coats the glass or is it the stuff that etches it?

HummerGuy -> RE: uh, oops? (7/17/2007 5:31:24 AM)

its just a clear coat kinda thing. no etching.

Gunner_45 -> RE: uh, oops? (7/17/2007 5:46:02 AM)

Whew !  You are lucky....

Not to sound stupid or obvious, but what does the manufacturer of the product say about removal?

HummerGuy -> RE: uh, oops? (7/17/2007 6:11:13 AM)

Well, It said something about being able to remove it with some chemical (maybe turpentine/paint thinner) for up to 8 hours after the initial spray.  After that, I'm not sure because I didn't read the entire thing since I wasn't planning on removing it anyway.   It's the same metallic stuff I put on my rear tire cover.  It's just metal flake stuff mixed with a clear coat.  It dried overnight so I didn't even think about taking it off until I saw it in daylight.  It looks OK but I don't like the look as much as I thought I would and would rather just use some high-gloss wax on the windows.  I'm pretty sure a razor blade will take the stuff of, just like most anything stuck to a window, I hope.  If not, I can always re-coat it until it's even.  Windows are generally easy to get things off of with a blade I have found, but I never tried anything like this before.

Dennis -> RE: uh, oops? (7/17/2007 6:13:13 AM)

use the 3M adhesive removal spray...it won't hurt your paint, should any get on the finish...and knowing you, you're likey to .[image]http://www.addemoticons.com/emoticon/animated/AddEmoticons04259.gif[/image]

HummerGuy -> RE: uh, oops? (7/17/2007 6:27:15 AM)

Don't ya mean, I'll like to to? [:D]

Thanks.  Do they sell this kinda stuff at Home Depots/Ace or is it more of an automotive spray?

HummerGuy -> RE: uh, oops? (7/17/2007 6:33:29 AM)

Here is a link to the stuff:

http://www.3mestore.com/62466749306.html

It doesn't say anything about paint, but I'll still look for it.  I have the aerosol GooGone which I use and that stuff is great, but I would trust 3M a little more.  That's what I used to take those damn warning labels off the visors that nobody believes can be done [:D]

HummerGuy -> RE: uh, oops? (7/17/2007 9:52:45 AM)

Well, I went and bought myself a scraper blade this morning since mine went lost long ago.  That should help.

Hmmmm.  Speaking of scrapers...........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQGLNPJ9VCE

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Dennis is probably going to ban me for this one

Dennis -> RE: uh, oops? (7/17/2007 9:55:03 AM)

I should...[:@]

HummerGuy -> RE: uh, oops? (7/18/2007 6:24:25 AM)

Well, I was able to scrape it all off with a razor blade.  It took all of ten minutes.  I washed the goop off, cleaned it, put some wax on it, and it's as good as new.  So much for that little idea [:D]  I don't think I ever realized just how dark my windows are tinted.  I wonder if they have different levels of tint depending upon what region they are sold.  I cleaned all the windows last night when I got home and even in the sun, they are REALLY dark, so no need to tint them any darker.  I guess I just never really paid much attention to it. 

Dennis -> RE: uh, oops? (7/18/2007 8:45:01 AM)

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Well, I was able to scrape it all off with a razor blade.  It took all of ten minutes.  I washed the goop off, cleaned it, put some wax on it, and it's as good as new.  So much for that little idea [:D]  I don't think I ever realized just how dark my windows are tinted.  I wonder if they have different levels of tint depending upon what region they are sold.  I cleaned all the windows last night when I got home and even in the sun, they are REALLY dark, so no need to tint them any darker.  I guess I just never really paid much attention to it. 
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HummerGuy -> RE: uh, oops? (7/18/2007 8:47:40 AM)

Again Dennis, nothing but an empty post on this end.  I wonder if anybody else can see your new smileys, or if the link is not set up right.

Dennis -> RE: uh, oops? (7/18/2007 9:09:55 AM)

I logged off and I can still see my Terrific smilies..What the hell are you talking about????

HummerGuy -> RE: uh, oops? (7/18/2007 9:15:30 AM)

What browser are you using?

  

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