Stain on Windshield - Help..!

naveen.raju · 16th June 2010, 14:16

@sarmarishi
Thanks. Will check them out.

@Justcause
Cat is the culprit. Saw the cat's paw marks on the bonnet and the roof. Guess it was finding a good place for the nights sleep. Since it's raining here, the extreme cool wind might have helped it to pee on the windshield.

Guys, my friend managed to give me a spray which helps remove these stains. Name is "VISTA" Degreaser. Anyone heard of it. Think I will try using these in the evening.

WDM007 · 16th June 2010, 14:32

^^^ All the Best !

Waiting for the results

Brix · 16th June 2010, 14:44

How about lemon? Try rubbing that over the stain. The citric acid should work on it.

Another alternative is rubbing alcohol wipes.

Or make the cat piss over it again. And wipe is quickly after that (Take a thorn out using a thorn) Jus kidding !

These days windshields are quite delicate. I used toothpaste for some stains and made a lot of scratches.

james · 16th June 2010, 15:08

Dont try too many tricks or you'll damage the glass. If acetone/nailpolish remover doesnt clean it, its definately gonna be a tough task. Give dara polish or rubbing compound a shot. If that doesnt help, take it to the windshield guys and get it polished off. Polishing the glass costs around 1k though and is mostly used for glass badly stained with constant use of hard water or borewell water!

naveen.raju · 16th June 2010, 17:11

Thanks guys for the suggestions.
I shall be using the spray that I got from my friend. If that fails, I shall take it to the experts. Will update you on this tomorrow morning. Pray for me guys (I know it's stupid), but this kinda irritates me.

WDM007 · 17th June 2010, 09:54

naveen,

have you tried any methods yesterday evening?
I'm dying to know the results

naveen.raju · 17th June 2010, 10:09

Guys...
Finally.. Some good news..

"VISTA" Degreaser did the job. When all other options failed, this spray (Which I havent heard before and wasnt even confident of using) proved it's name.
Not a mark left now. Everything is as good as new.

For any stain removal, this is the product guys, it's just 200/-
If you guys need the pic of the product just let me know.

yeeyaa..!!

Speed-Gladiator · 17th June 2010, 10:25

naveen.raju,

Congrats, at last you manged to remove the stain, if possible please put a snap of the spray, From where did your friend managed to get one. is it available in the local market.

naveen.raju · 17th June 2010, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed-Gladiator

naveen.raju,

Congrats, at last you manged to remove the stain, if possible please put a snap of the spray, From where did your friend managed to get one. is it available in the local market.

Thanks mate.
I shall definitely put up the snaps in the evening. Will provide the details of the spray too.

jinojohnt · 17th June 2010, 15:06

1. Is "VISTA" Degreaser only for glass? Can stains on the exterior paint also be removed without causing damage?
2. I could try using this for cleaning my full Windshield (for dirt that is stuck on the windshield)? Please elaborate how you did the cleaning.
3. Has visibility through this part of the (cleaned) glass returned to normal?

naveen.raju · 17th June 2010, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinojohnt

1. Is "VISTA" Degreaser only for glass? Can stains on the exterior paint also be removed without causing damage?
2. I could try using this for cleaning my full Windshield (for dirt that is stuck on the windshield)? Please elaborate how you did the cleaning.
3. Has visibility through this part of the (cleaned) glass returned to normal?

1) Not mentioned anything about the area to be used. Guess it can be used anywhere. (Some products mention in particular, but this didnt have any)
2) The windshield should be clean and dry, apply the spray directly on the affected area. Use a cotton or a soft clean cloth to wipe the area. (I had to rub for sometime to get the stain out, but was worth it). While rubbing this area, it dries out and the windshield will be visible. After you make sure it's clean, use a water jet to clean the area.
3) Yes, while rubbing the area, it becomes dry. Make sure you clean it using water. (On the spray it's given as an option).

Will post the pics of the product..

WDM007 · 17th June 2010, 18:36

Any (side)effect on the glass due to this spray?

naveen.raju · 18th June 2010, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by WDM007

Any (side)effect on the glass due to this spray?

Nothing as of now. Everything worked really well. Happy with the product.

naveen.raju · 18th June 2010, 10:12

Guys, here's the pic of the product.
@SpeedGlad:
This is available in the local market.

My friend got it from "Magic Car Wash" - Near Le Meridien, Cochin. This place got the automatic car wash (Exterior car wash under 9 min) and manual wax polish - 350/-
They have almost all car care products. This spray is around 200/-

rosh_aveo1.4 · 18th June 2010, 10:24

Good info. Will be buying this very soon.
Naveen, any idea how is the quaility of work at 'Magic Car Wash'? Wanted to give my Optra to a good place for waxing/detailing.

16th June 2010, 14:16	#16
naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,864 Thanked: 9,074 Times View My Garage	@sarmarishi Thanks. Will check them out. @Justcause Cat is the culprit. Saw the cat's paw marks on the bonnet and the roof. Guess it was finding a good place for the nights sleep. Since it's raining here, the extreme cool wind might have helped it to pee on the windshield. Guys, my friend managed to give me a spray which helps remove these stains. Name is "VISTA" Degreaser. Anyone heard of it. Think I will try using these in the evening.
	() Thanks

16th June 2010, 14:32	#17
WDM007 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, USA Posts: 236 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	^^^ All the Best ! Waiting for the results
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16th June 2010, 14:44	#18
Brix BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 585 Thanked: 24 Times	How about lemon? Try rubbing that over the stain. The citric acid should work on it. Another alternative is rubbing alcohol wipes. Or make the cat piss over it again. And wipe is quickly after that (Take a thorn out using a thorn) Jus kidding ! These days windshields are quite delicate. I used toothpaste for some stains and made a lot of scratches.
	() Thanks

16th June 2010, 15:08	#19
james BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 597 Thanked: 648 Times	Dont try too many tricks or you'll damage the glass. If acetone/nailpolish remover doesnt clean it, its definately gonna be a tough task. Give dara polish or rubbing compound a shot. If that doesnt help, take it to the windshield guys and get it polished off. Polishing the glass costs around 1k though and is mostly used for glass badly stained with constant use of hard water or borewell water!
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16th June 2010, 17:11	#20
naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,864 Thanked: 9,074 Times View My Garage	Thanks guys for the suggestions. I shall be using the spray that I got from my friend. If that fails, I shall take it to the experts. Will update you on this tomorrow morning. Pray for me guys (I know it's stupid), but this kinda irritates me.
	() Thanks

17th June 2010, 09:54	#21
WDM007 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, USA Posts: 236 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	naveen, have you tried any methods yesterday evening? I'm dying to know the results
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17th June 2010, 10:09	#22
naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,864 Thanked: 9,074 Times View My Garage	Guys... Finally.. Some good news.. "VISTA" Degreaser did the job. When all other options failed, this spray (Which I havent heard before and wasnt even confident of using) proved it's name. Not a mark left now. Everything is as good as new. For any stain removal, this is the product guys, it's just 200/- If you guys need the pic of the product just let me know. yeeyaa..!!
	() Thanks

17th June 2010, 10:25	#23
Speed-Gladiator BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore, Tiruvalla Posts: 81 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	naveen.raju, Congrats, at last you manged to remove the stain, if possible please put a snap of the spray, From where did your friend managed to get one. is it available in the local market.
	() Thanks

17th June 2010, 15:06	#25
jinojohnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 816 Times	1. Is "VISTA" Degreaser only for glass? Can stains on the exterior paint also be removed without causing damage? 2. I could try using this for cleaning my full Windshield (for dirt that is stuck on the windshield)? Please elaborate how you did the cleaning. 3. Has visibility through this part of the (cleaned) glass returned to normal? Last edited by jinojohnt : 17th June 2010 at 15:10.
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17th June 2010, 18:36	#27
WDM007 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, USA Posts: 236 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	Any (side)effect on the glass due to this spray?
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18th June 2010, 10:12	#29
naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,864 Thanked: 9,074 Times View My Garage	Guys, here's the pic of the product. @SpeedGlad: This is available in the local market. My friend got it from "Magic Car Wash" - Near Le Meridien, Cochin. This place got the automatic car wash (Exterior car wash under 9 min) and manual wax polish - 350/- They have almost all car care products. This spray is around 200/- Attached Thumbnails
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18th June 2010, 10:24	#30
rosh_aveo1.4 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin, Kerala Posts: 685 Thanked: 596 Times View My Garage	Good info. Will be buying this very soon. Naveen, any idea how is the quaility of work at 'Magic Car Wash'? Wanted to give my Optra to a good place for waxing/detailing.
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