Stain on Windshield - Help..!

naveen.raju · 15th June 2010, 10:02

A cat managed to climb up my car and pee on the windshield (Dont know what made the cat to do that). And now, there's the stain on the windshield which would not go. The worst part is that it is right in front of the driver side so it's a bit of distraction. I used warm water, car shampoo, wind shield cleaner and even nail polish remover, but no luck.

Any suggestions to remove them? I know this is a strange topic but somebody please help me..

Have to find that cat now

lambuhere1 · 15th June 2010, 10:36

Does Vineger with water help ? Just wondering !!!

naveen.raju · 15th June 2010, 10:40

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Originally Posted by lambuhere1

Does Vineger with water help ? Just wondering !!!

Havent tried that. Was planning to use kerosene as the nail polish remover failed. Wonder how strong the cat's *** is.

WDM007 · 15th June 2010, 10:57

I dont think Kerosene will help as nail polish remover failed there.
Try using Harpic/ EasyBang/ Colin etc.

Gansan · 15th June 2010, 11:52

If all else fails, try to use tobacco - the cheap, shredded variety which comes in small packets, and not zarda. I have seen this slightly soaked in water being used to clean bus windshields many years ago. I was told it is a very powerful cleanser.

jinojohnt · 15th June 2010, 13:16

Did you try the high power water jet available at the Car Wash?

nirmaljusdoit · 15th June 2010, 13:33

Try vinegar diluted with water first directly on the stain. If it doesnt go just place a paper napkin dipped in the solution & leave it for 10 minutes on the stain. Cover the whole area properly if required use two napkins. Let it soak properly before removing. Rub with a clean soaked napkin finally. If the stain is stubborn apply undiluted vinegar.

You can try Colin too. There is one version which comes with Vinegar.

sarmarishi · 15th June 2010, 14:26

Well before you make it worse, please take it to Windshield Experts. I am sure they will be able to help you out!

naveen.raju · 15th June 2010, 14:34

Guys. I have tried Colin too. No luck.
@Jino.
Didnt try it. Have a feeling that wont work since I tried using all available means to remove it.

Dont know what to do. Am gonna

that cat

jinojohnt · 15th June 2010, 16:13

The first thing to try for removing stains from the car's exterior is the water jet. Even if it doesn't remove the stain, at least it won't damage the surface.
Try pointing the water jet at the stain for a longer time. If any of your friends have the 'pressure washer', you could lend it rather than taking your car for a garage wash.

naveen.raju · 15th June 2010, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinojohnt

The first thing to try for removing stains from the car's exterior is the water jet. Even if it doesn't remove the stain, at least it won't damage the surface.
Try pointing the water jet at the stain for a longer time. If any of your friends have the 'pressure washer', you could lend it rather than taking your car for a garage wash.

Thanks jino. Shall try that too. Have to try all means to get rid of this.

ghpk · 15th June 2010, 20:11

try using petrol dipped paper towel and soak it for few minutes on stained area, then rub using a pencil eraser gently.

naveen.raju · 16th June 2010, 10:29

@nirmal
Tried with Vinegar. No luck.

@Jino
Tried water jet. No luck.

@ghpk
Will try with petrol today.

Also my friend got some kinda spray which is used to clean water stains on windshields. Will try that too in the evening.

Hope this time am lucky..
I gonna get that cat and

sarmarishi · 16th June 2010, 11:23

I think you are not helping your cause by leaving it there for so long. Try them

WSE
Door No. 34/2283 A, Mamangalam,
(Near Mamangalam Church)
Palarivattom P.O. Cochin-25
Tel: 0484-3915609,3288866,
1800-11-3636

JustCause · 16th June 2010, 12:03

From what I infer from the previous posts, I think it is a chemical reaction that produced this stain. Did you check the glass beading for chemical deterioration. Pics would help. You can try windshield experts or get in touch with an architectural glass dealer. He will certainly have formulations for such stains since it is common in his area of expertise.

Wishing you best of luck.

15th June 2010, 10:02	#1
naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,913 Thanked: 9,545 Times View My Garage	Stain on Windshield - Help..! A cat managed to climb up my car and pee on the windshield (Dont know what made the cat to do that). And now, there's the stain on the windshield which would not go. The worst part is that it is right in front of the driver side so it's a bit of distraction. I used warm water, car shampoo, wind shield cleaner and even nail polish remover, but no luck. Any suggestions to remove them? I know this is a strange topic but somebody please help me.. Have to find that cat now
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15th June 2010, 10:36	#2
lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 731 Thanked: 108 Times	Does Vineger with water help ? Just wondering !!!
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15th June 2010, 10:57	#4
WDM007 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, USA Posts: 236 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	I dont think Kerosene will help as nail polish remover failed there. Try using Harpic/ EasyBang/ Colin etc.
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15th June 2010, 11:52	#5
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,634 Thanked: 5,980 Times	If all else fails, try to use tobacco - the cheap, shredded variety which comes in small packets, and not zarda. I have seen this slightly soaked in water being used to clean bus windshields many years ago. I was told it is a very powerful cleanser.
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15th June 2010, 13:16	#6
jinojohnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 834 Times	Did you try the high power water jet available at the Car Wash?
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15th June 2010, 13:33	#7
nirmaljusdoit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 848 Thanked: 718 Times	Try vinegar diluted with water first directly on the stain. If it doesnt go just place a paper napkin dipped in the solution & leave it for 10 minutes on the stain. Cover the whole area properly if required use two napkins. Let it soak properly before removing. Rub with a clean soaked napkin finally. If the stain is stubborn apply undiluted vinegar. You can try Colin too. There is one version which comes with Vinegar. Last edited by nirmaljusdoit : 15th June 2010 at 13:35.
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15th June 2010, 14:26	#8
sarmarishi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 431 Thanked: 92 Times View My Garage	Well before you make it worse, please take it to Windshield Experts. I am sure they will be able to help you out!
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15th June 2010, 14:34	#9
naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,913 Thanked: 9,545 Times View My Garage	Guys. I have tried Colin too. No luck. @Jino. Didnt try it. Have a feeling that wont work since I tried using all available means to remove it. Dont know what to do. Am gonna that cat
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15th June 2010, 16:13	#10
jinojohnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 834 Times	The first thing to try for removing stains from the car's exterior is the water jet. Even if it doesn't remove the stain, at least it won't damage the surface. Try pointing the water jet at the stain for a longer time. If any of your friends have the 'pressure washer', you could lend it rather than taking your car for a garage wash.
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15th June 2010, 20:11	#12
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 872 Thanked: 213 Times	try using petrol dipped paper towel and soak it for few minutes on stained area, then rub using a pencil eraser gently.
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16th June 2010, 10:29	#13
naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,913 Thanked: 9,545 Times View My Garage	@nirmal Tried with Vinegar. No luck. @Jino Tried water jet. No luck. @ghpk Will try with petrol today. Also my friend got some kinda spray which is used to clean water stains on windshields. Will try that too in the evening. Hope this time am lucky.. I gonna get that cat and
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16th June 2010, 11:23	#14
sarmarishi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 431 Thanked: 92 Times View My Garage	I think you are not helping your cause by leaving it there for so long. Try them WSE Door No. 34/2283 A, Mamangalam, (Near Mamangalam Church) Palarivattom P.O. Cochin-25 Tel: 0484-3915609,3288866, 1800-11-3636
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16th June 2010, 12:03	#15
JustCause BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Currently, New Delhi Posts: 422 Thanked: 100 Times View My Garage	From what I infer from the previous posts, I think it is a chemical reaction that produced this stain. Did you check the glass beading for chemical deterioration. Pics would help. You can try windshield experts or get in touch with an architectural glass dealer. He will certainly have formulations for such stains since it is common in his area of expertise. Wishing you best of luck.
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