[Anchorman]

From the time I purchased my car 2-1/2 years ago, there's been a dark band on the outside of the rear window where the window creases when the top is put down. During a little spare time this weekend, I very gently scraped a sharp knife blade back and forth across a little section and there was a noticeable improvement in visibility. This led to the now-obvious conclusion that the band is dirt on the window, and not a discoloration of the plastic. Regular cleaners that I've used haven't done the job, which is why I thought this was damage to the plastic. Now I need to find a cleaner or solvent that will remove this embedded dirt. Suggestions?

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[flash]

novus 2 - available at any plastics shop

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[Anchorman]

Thanks. I'm going to try to locate Novus 2 someplace locally.

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[94SilverCab]

http://www.noscratch.com/novus/index.shtml



Placing my order now



Jay

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[BruceWard]

Please let us know if it works.



Thanks

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[Anchorman]

I just purchased the 3-bottle set on eBay. It'll be interesting to see how well it does. I've tried Meguiar's and it does really well on the part of the window that is not so bad, but hasn't helped the bad section very much.

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[flash]

this is the best stuff i have found yet, by far - i've been using it for at least 7 years - i've tried other stuff, but i always come back to this



the different numbers are different abbrasives (1 through 3) - start with the lightest, and go up as needed - i've generally found 2 to be the best, hence why i specced that one

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[94SilverCab]

Just to update you all...



I placed an order on the Novus website on Novemeber 3...to date, no emil confirmation of my order, no delivery of my order, no ackowledsgement of my existence.



I have now ordered the product through AutoAccessories for less and they promise 1-2 day shipping, and, the product was cheaper.. I will not recommend using Novus website directly.



Hopefully, I will have results to post by next week.



Jay

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[Anchorman]

I purchased my Novus products from eBay. They arrived and I've tried them. The offending area that I worked on with #3 is lighter - but only slightly, and only by comparison to the area I haven't tried to clean up. Maybe more applications will help, but so far this is not the miracle cure for my dirt stripe.

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[Mark]

Might want to try Meguiars #17 followed by #10.



It also may be that you need to user a power tool to get the stuff out.

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[Anchorman]

I'd tried the Meguiars products earlier in my efforts. Yes, I'm thinking a power tool might be the route. Too bad there's no places to test before trying. Anyone want to offer me their rear window?

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[Mark]

Try being really careful with a razor blade to scrape it clean. Definitely think a small buffer accessory is the way to go.

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[flash]

wow - even #3 didn't get it - ok - yeah - gotta agree - go with a buffer - the only stuff i've had not come out is the realy dark brown cooking from the sun

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[Anchorman]

It was careful scraping with a pen knife that convinced me that this is something that can be removed. However, I can't do the entire width of the window that way. I have a small battery-powered buffer. I'll try that next with #3.

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[rxter]

Reviving an old thread.



Minor scratches on an original rear window. Is Novus still the stuff? I have used Plexus cleaner for a few years to clean my clear bra and it works well for that application. Frankly I was afraid to go after the plastic rear window with anything other than a gentle breeze. I got a little adhesive on my 325iC rear window and it was almost impossible to remove.



Thanks

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[Anchorman]

This thread doesn't show it, but I "fixed" my rear window problem by having a new top and window installed. Now the window is great! Hopefully, I'll be able to keep it that way.

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[gryphon]

Novus is pretty good stuff, but elbow grease is also required.



Tom

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[flash]

actually, one of those $15 coleman buffers from the local autoparts store makes the job a LOT easier



for adhesive, do not use chemicals to remove - try ice

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[gryphon]

Bob, can you elaborate on the Coleman buffer please?



Tom

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[flash]

sure



go to pep boys or kragen



buy the cheapy coleman buffer - usually on sale this time of year for about $15 - regularly about $30

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