Removing name from Lexan window

cbodybob · Feb 23, 2019

As my car gets close to being ready I want to remove the previous owners name from the side windows which are lexan. The windows are nice & clear & I don’t want to damage them. Would prefer a household product or something I can get at a local store.

dadsbee · Feb 23, 2019

Just a decal? Peel it and clean the goo with lighter fluid.

Fran Blacker · Feb 23, 2019

Not familiar with lexan but I'd test on a invisible place before putting any chemical on it.

cbodybob · Feb 23, 2019

dadsbee said:
Just a decal? Peel it and clean the goo with lighter fluid.

Yes it’s a decal. It’s on there good. And looks to be dried. Doubt I can peel it.

dadsbee · Feb 23, 2019

BIT of hairdryer warmth and see if you can get a corner up and then use the lighter fluid as a cleaner / release agent with a SOFT rag.

kiwigtx · Feb 23, 2019

dadsbee said:
BIT of hairdryer warmth and see if you can get a corner up and then use the lighter fluid as a cleaner / release agent with a SOFT rag.

yep...lighter fluid is good on decals....doesn't cause much harm to inks either.

Runner 68 · Feb 23, 2019

A little heat from a heat gun is always good.

Lionized · Feb 23, 2019

Goo Gone.

Photon440 · Feb 23, 2019

Ask Bladecutter for advice. He's an expert on that sort of work, specializing in aircraft windows.

dadsbee · Feb 23, 2019

Photon440 said:
Ask Bladecutter for advice. He's an expert on that sort of work, specializing in aircraft windows.

It's what I do day after day, build airplanes for the past 26 years. Well it's what I'm supposed to be doing anyhow.... LOL. All I use on Acrylic and Lexan, Ronson Lighter fluid or BBQ starter fluid.

gkent · Feb 23, 2019

Do NOT use ANY solvent on lexan. Use a hair dryer to heat up the vinyl and it should peel off. Anything hotter will melt the lexan.

69L48Z27 · Feb 23, 2019

You could always change your name to Tim Smith. :fool:

moparcrazy · Feb 23, 2019

Heat Gun works great, work it with low heat so not to damage the lexan

kiwigtx · Feb 24, 2019

69L48Z27 said:
You could always change your name to Tim Smith.

Safest suggestion yet for the preservation of the Lexan.

HT413 · Feb 24, 2019

kiwigtx said:
Safest suggestion yet for the preservation of the Lexan.

Should provide some peace when your wife yells at you. Till she figrs out your new name anyway.

tak419 · Feb 24, 2019

I've never tried lighter fluid but if dadsbee has been building planes for 26 yrs I'd say trust him. Also what will remove the glue with NO harm is rubbing alcohol or carnuba car wax. Put the wax on heavy and rub. We've removed dried on decals off motorcycle windshields for years this way.

cbodybob · Feb 24, 2019

Tim is gone. I ended up buffing it off with headlite Polish. And a small soft buffing pad. Took about 20 minutes per side. Came out very nice. Took my time checking often to make sure no damage.

kiwigtx · Feb 24, 2019

cbodybob said:
Tim is gone.

RIP Tim.

Nice job Bob. :thumbsup:

67440chrg · Feb 27, 2019

Poor Tim. great to know what worked. Thanks for posting results.

MarPar · Feb 27, 2019

kiwigtx said:
RIP Tim.

Nice job Bob.

So Bob, is she ready to rip it up or what?? :poke:

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