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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 350Dave
Could it be the devil -- 6,51,6 is suspiciously like 6,6,6 - have you been living right?
Man common im trying to give as much details as possible. Thanx Anyways
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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I'm not sure if you guys have this product over there, but try "Afta". It is a product that I have use on my glass when I had the same thing you have described. I'm not sure you will find it at an auto store. Dealers over here use it in there prep dept's. Hey, have you tried taking a small straight razor to the effected area? If none of those things work, then you are going to have to replace the glass....I guess?
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Why don't try tinting the windsheild, a light tint of course. That might help eliminate the annoyance of looking at the markings. But only if you guys can get away with doing that over there of course.
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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The only other solution is to find out what the marker was and apply the same chemical to the entier windshield. (Just kidding...don't do it.)

Sorry to hear, short of a replacement windshield, you may have to live with it.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by LEX012006
I'm not sure if you guys have this product over there, but try "Afta". It is a product that I have use on my glass when I had the same thing you have described. I'm not sure you will find it at an auto store. Dealers over here use it in there prep dept's. Hey, have you tried taking a small straight razor to the effected area? If none of those things work, then you are going to have to replace the glass....I guess?
Even if we dont have it i can still order it using my mastercard if they have an official website. I tried googling that "Afta" but i came up with nothing.

Dealer said they are more than welcome to replace the window. I'll live with it buddy.

Thanx.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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Here's a guess, could the numbers you see "6156" be Japanese writing? If so, could the writing be sealed on the inside of the glass, in between the Vcool and the windshield?
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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The number are in english and they are from outside even when i take my car for a wash and sit inside the car waiting for the car to be washed, if i concentrate on that writing i can see the water fill the numbers in. but you gotta really concentrate. :-(
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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I'll check with the prep dept tomorrow and get you the info on "Afta". If it don't work, at least the dealer will get you a new glass....at no cost to you I presume???
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by LEX012006
I'll check with the prep dept tomorrow and get you the info on "Afta". If it don't work, at least the dealer will get you a new glass....at no cost to you I presume???

Thats correct buddy. Id try fixing rather than replacing. Its just that i dont trust them on the glass replacement. Im sure ill be facing some issues. Wind entering the front window LOL .
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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The name of the company the makes the product is Valspar Corporation. They are based in Fremont MI. The number for them is (231)924-3950. The proper name for the product is called economical AFTALENE. Good luck!!!!!
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by LEX012006
The name of the company the makes the product is Valspar Corporation. They are based in Fremont MI. The number for them is (231)924-3950. The proper name for the product is called economical AFTALENE. Good luck!!!!!

Thanks In Advance. I tried googling "economical AFTALENE" i ended up with:

https://www.russack.com/msds/MSDS%20...ca03549daa35db

Im trying to add the product to my shopping cart thats the only way im getting it.

I would be so grateful if someone guides me through this i want to place my order over the internet(Still Cant find the product on the internet):

http://www.valsparglobal.com/corp/

https://www.russack.com/index.php?PH...ca03549daa35db

http://local.yahoo.com/details;_ylt=...cb=9RmnWgvqHPU

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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If all else fails try using a razer blade. Once upon a time I was parked next to a metal shop, some of the metal from their grinding landed on my car then is rained and the metal dust turned to rust. Only a razer blade would remove it. Don't worry, its almost impossible to damage the glass using this technique.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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i was going to recommend the same thing (razor blade) with some windex! I wonder if it's overspray at the port....
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by GS430X6
If all else fails try using a razer blade. Once upon a time I was parked next to a metal shop, some of the metal from their grinding landed on my car then is rained and the metal dust turned to rust. Only a razer blade would remove it. Don't worry, its almost impossible to damage the glass using this technique.
Im not so sure how that would help



1- As i mentioned the writing is engraved.
2- There is big risk in scratching the window and making it get worse.
3- Maybe you meant another kind of blade ( not the one im showing the picture off )
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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So you can 'feel' it by moving your hand over it? Does that mean there is the 'normal' glass underneath and the number is some sort of residue/marker etc? Would using tape and trying to stick to the number and pull the residue off work?
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