9 replies to this topic

[Will16]

So today I was making some opening side windows in polycarbonate, from some race car windows I brought off a member. Basically I took the glass out of the frames, cut the poly down to size and put it in the frame.

As the windows were from a race car they have names and some residue on. Any ideas on how can I remove this and make then stay clear?



Cheers,
Will

[Cooperman]

A hair dryer should enable you to peel them off.

[Will16]

Cheers Cooperman, anything to remove the residue without them clouding up?

[One step at a time]

What did you use to cut the window without scratching it?

[Hiks]

isopropyl alcohol is what we use in work when removing vinyl, make sure you go for 99% stuff and from a reputable dealer as there is a lot of watered down stuff being sold. A heat gun or hair dryer will suffice and then use the alcahol with a microfiber cloth or something and it should leave nothing behind.

[Midas Mk1]

Change your surname?

[Cooperman]

Change your surname?

   ! 

[Will16]

isopropyl alcohol is what we use in work when removing vinyl, make sure you go for 99% stuff and from a reputable dealer as there is a lot of watered down stuff being sold. A heat gun or hair dryer will suffice and then use the alcahol with a microfiber cloth or something and it should leave nothing behind.

Ah sweet! Will give it a go!

What did you use to cut the window without scratching it?

I just clamped the poly windows to the glass and used a jigsaw to cut the poly to the exact shape of the glass, so I knew it would fit. I just put an old towel down on the metal workbench

Edited by Will16, 01 June 2015 - 04:29 PM.

[ChopperHarris]

WD40

Or acetone, but try on a spare piece first

[Ben_O]

I find lighter fluid is pretty universal at removing sticker residue.

 

might want to try it somewhere inconspicuous first though