integranator Posted March 30, 2002 Report Share Posted March 30, 2002 after a night at the trails, iwent to wash my dial in numbers off, and i didn't get them all off, but i was in a big rush to get home, so i let it be. The next day i couldn't get out to wash them off, and so they sat longer. I finally got the time to wash the rest off, but the numbers would not come off!! i've been trying for like 6 months now, have gotten off most, but there are still specks of it on the paint, and the windows. I can't figure out how to get the residue off of my paint, without damaging the paint. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated smile.gif . Sorry if you can't understand my post, i'm trying to make it as brief as possible. thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1bad66duece Posted March 30, 2002 Report Share Posted March 30, 2002 if is on your paint try windex ,wet it down real good and let it soak a few seconds.works good on bugs and bird sh** also.why is it on the paint? if its on your glass(were they normally put it) just scrape it off woth a razor blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorback Posted March 30, 2002 Report Share Posted March 30, 2002 Yeah that's kinda crazy. I've let mine sit on the car for nearly a full week before, then when I finally got off my lazy as*, I just wiped them off w/ a paper towel, like I always do...they come right off, easy as heck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integranator Posted March 30, 2002 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2002 when i had originally washed off the numbers, some of the run-off dried on the paint of the car, so it left water spots filled with the paint from the numbers . So, i'm not sure what i can, becuase i've tried window wash stuff, and goo be gone, and oops, and sooo much stuff!! but thanx for all of your help. Do you think i could u the razor blade carefully on my paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted March 30, 2002 Report Share Posted March 30, 2002 No DO NOT use the blade on the paint it will scratch it badly. Maybe try some bug/tar remover that stuff is pretty strong. If that does not work maybe get a clay bar from the auto store and try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integranator Posted March 31, 2002 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2002 yeah, thats the only thing i haven't tried is using a clay bar. I should have used it today, considering i washed and waxed and detailed my car today thanx tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkendubber Posted March 31, 2002 Report Share Posted March 31, 2002 you may also wanna try a very fine rubbing compound. that usually gets most of the sh!t off of my car. Kyle G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamZman Posted March 31, 2002 Report Share Posted March 31, 2002 Everyone should invest in a bottle of Geddex(sp?) polish from Jegs. It's not like a regular shoe polish, it's made to wipe right off. They generally use it at Trails but sometimes they use regular shoe polish which is TOUGH to get off . As 1bad66 said you need a bunch of Windex or a razor blade to get it off. That's why Razorback didn't have a problem but you are. Anyways, Geddex, go get some and if you see them using regular shoe polish tell them you'll write your own numbers on Then you also won't have to borrow any if you bracket race smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted April 1, 2002 Report Share Posted April 1, 2002 right, Geddex or Dial-In. Stuff comes off so much easier. I've used shoe polish over a year now, theres still stuff stuck the the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renner Posted April 1, 2002 Report Share Posted April 1, 2002 Meguiar's cleaner wax may help some also if it is not too far imbedded into your clear coat. It is less abrasive then a clay bar so you may want to try it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integranator Posted April 2, 2002 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 yeah, i used mothers cleaner wax to try to get it out. no luck there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 man that really sux... they shouldn't of put it on anywhere but glass. I don't know how you would get it off but I wouldn't use a rasor blade either. good luck to you though smile.gif maybe it would just wear off with time and enough washes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 Use reducer/mineral spirt on a towel , hand polish with a meguires/mothers final step polish and then rewax area with a carnuba wax. Clay bar and soapy water may also work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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