This is driving me crazy... - Nissan Murano

tt2010 · 01-06-2012, 05:27 AM

Hi guys,

Just wondering if any of you know how to remove the dealer price marks on the windscreen.
When I bought my MO, the dealer have wrote price and description on the windscreen with some kind of white marker.
They have removed the words but every morning (or when you wipe the windscreen), it fogs and shows exactly what wording was on there.
Is there any way to remove this permanently?
I have tried everything I can think of, petrol, window cleaners, mineral terp. etc.

Anyone know? Please please help!
Thanks

nitely · 01-06-2012, 07:09 AM

Try goo gone or acetone--nail polish remover.

JayS · 01-06-2012, 08:38 AM

Rubbing alcohol is usually really good at getting residue off.

BillArf · 01-06-2012, 10:42 AM

I had a friend with a used vehicle he purchased with the same issue. No chemicals would remove the problem. Chemicals just couldn't do the job. Anyway, I referred my friend to a local business guy that removes scratches / blemishes from motor vehicle windows and the local guy buffed the whole side of the windshield with abrasives which negated the problem in the affected area of the windshield. Cost $30.00 cash. You would never know the windshield had be worked on.

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Pilgrim · 01-06-2012, 10:47 AM

Find some Bon Ami at the store - get some newspaper - apply and rub with newspaper.

**njjoe** · 01-06-2012, 11:04 AM

Go back to the dealer, find out exactly what he used to write on the windshield, go to the manufacturer's website and find what they recommend to remove the residue.

If it turns out the residue is not removable then I would work with the dealership to have the glass replaced.

-njjoe

BillArf · 01-06-2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njjoe

Go back to the dealer, find out exactly what he used to write on the windshield, go to the manufacturer's website and find what they recommend to remove the residue.

If it turns out the residue is not removable then I would work with the dealership to have the glass replaced.

-njjoe

Indeed, the selling dealer should foot the repair bill. About the issue the OP is having. It is a weird type of issue that most here have never had to deal with or I'm quite sure have ever experienced. The only time the offending letters shows up is when the windshield gets foggy as when temps change. If you looked at the windshield any other you see no markings. It's alike the original lettering marker or the stuff they removed the lettering with has changed the composition of the out layer of the windshield. Don;t know how to explain this but my guess is only way to repair is the buffing with abrasives or for the windshield to be replaced.

JayS · 01-06-2012, 02:03 PM

I'd be willing to bet it was white shoe polish that they used to write on the windshield. That's pretty much what every dealership uses.

If you've tried some basic cleaning and it still shows up I'd just go back and complain to the dealership. It's almost certainly residue (shoe polish doesn't alter the glass or anything) and they'll simply bust out the orbital buffer and some super fine compound and in 5 minutes it will be gone.

**zebelkhan** · 01-08-2012, 08:10 PM

I agree. It is white shoe polish, and anything that removes wax will remove the residue. Goo gone or acetone will remove it.

Pilgrim · 01-08-2012, 09:50 PM

See the note about Bon Ami in my earlier post. It's a very mild abrasive which is safe for glass.

All you need is elbow grease, Bon Ami and newspaper.

tt2010 · 01-08-2012, 11:49 PM

Thanks guys, I will try again and see how the new proposed methods go.
Cheers

HVT · 01-08-2012, 11:57 PM

If you have full glass coverage? A hammer and your insurance companies phone number is all you need. lol. That's how I fixed the rear defroster on our 01 Beetle!

**zebelkhan** · 01-09-2012, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvt

if you have full glass coverage? A hammer and your insurance companies phone number is all you need. Lol. That's how i fixed the rear defroster on our 01 beetle!

Warhammer · 01-10-2012, 05:52 PM

Completely unethical! Sounds like something I would do...

HmoobMurano · 01-11-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebelkhan

:d:d

lol yes !

01-06-2012, 05:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
tt2010 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 24	This is driving me crazy... Hi guys, Just wondering if any of you know how to remove the dealer price marks on the windscreen. When I bought my MO, the dealer have wrote price and description on the windscreen with some kind of white marker. They have removed the words but every morning (or when you wipe the windscreen), it fogs and shows exactly what wording was on there. Is there any way to remove this permanently? I have tried everything I can think of, petrol, window cleaners, mineral terp. etc. Anyone know? Please please help! Thanks

01-06-2012, 10:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
BillArf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 818	I had a friend with a used vehicle he purchased with the same issue. No chemicals would remove the problem. Chemicals just couldn't do the job. Anyway, I referred my friend to a local business guy that removes scratches / blemishes from motor vehicle windows and the local guy buffed the whole side of the windshield with abrasives which negated the problem in the affected area of the windshield. Cost $30.00 cash. You would never know the windshield had be worked on. . __________________ -2011 Nissan Murano LE AWD with Nav -Brilliant Silver with Black Leather -Nissan LED DRLs -Factory Cargo Cover -Factory Trailer Hitch & Wiring Harness -Chromed Stainless Rear Bumper Protector -Splash Guards -LLumar 15% tint on front side windows -Audiovox Pursuit Remote Start System -Car Kit Company Bypass Kit (Remote Based) -WeatherTech DigitalFit Floor Mats -WeatherTech License Plate Frames -McGard Locking Lug Nuts -Fumoto Oil Drain Valve & FilterMag

01-06-2012, 10:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 2,025	Find some Bon Ami at the store - get some newspaper - apply and rub with newspaper. __________________ 2007 Murano 1983 280ZX Turbo 1994 BMW 325i

01-06-2012, 11:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,745	Go back to the dealer, find out exactly what he used to write on the windshield, go to the manufacturer's website and find what they recommend to remove the residue. If it turns out the residue is not removable then I would work with the dealership to have the glass replaced. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

01-08-2012, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
zebelkhan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 6,042	I agree. It is white shoe polish, and anything that removes wax will remove the residue. Goo gone or acetone will remove it. __________________ 2004 SL AWD - Super Black - Leather Package (Café latte) - Tow Package - Floor Mats - Splash Guards - Cargo Area Protector - Rear Bumper Protector - Front Window Tint - Dawn Color Matched Body Side Molding – Day Time Running Lights - PAC-NIS1 Aux Audio input - Pressure Pro TPMS and Anti Theft Sensor Locks - 7" Xenarc VGA Touchscreen - Compaq EVO e-PC 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 Carputer with 120GB HD, DSATX PSU / Shutdown Controller, Road Runner Front End, iGuidance 3.0 Navigation, DVD player, Internet access, XM satellite radio, Deluo GPS receiver, Linksys WiFi Antenna, TERK XM antenna - Tweeter 22uF CAP mod - Magnetbra - Custom Backup Camera - Aries Polished Stainless Steel Sidestep (nerf) Bars - Euro-Tech Nudge Bar - Homemade Lower Grill Cover - Auxiliary Projection Fog Lamps - Aluminum Fuel Tank Shields - Wade Window Deflectors - Nissan Sunroof Deflector - Scosche UBRH Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

01-06-2012, 07:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
nitely Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418	Try goo gone or acetone--nail polish remover.

01-08-2012, 09:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 2,025	See the note about Bon Ami in my earlier post. It's a very mild abrasive which is safe for glass. All you need is elbow grease, Bon Ami and newspaper. __________________ 2007 Murano 1983 280ZX Turbo 1994 BMW 325i

01-08-2012, 11:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
tt2010 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 24	Thanks guys, I will try again and see how the new proposed methods go. Cheers

01-08-2012, 11:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
HVT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 789	If you have full glass coverage? A hammer and your insurance companies phone number is all you need. lol. That's how I fixed the rear defroster on our 01 Beetle! __________________ ______________________________ 2011 Nissan Murano SL AWD in Glacier Pearl Dealer installed Remote Start Nissan LED DRLs Nav Chromed stainless rear bumper protector Retrofit 5k HIDs

01-10-2012, 05:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
Warhammer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 2,421	Completely unethical! Sounds like something I would do... __________________ *Ain't nothin' MO fun than drivin' a MO.*

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