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[TheBoy]

The tractor seems to have some glue type residue on the HIDs (I'm guessing its had those gay 'eyebrow' things on at some point).  Anyone know how to remove it?

Also, I have some spare projector headlights in the garage with what looks like dried salt deposits. Any clues on how to shift them?

[Timbuk]

I T-cut mine, came up a lot better, but that was only general grime, dunno about glue, worth a try though

[TheBoy]

I T-cut mine, came up a lot better, but that was only general grime, dunno about glue, worth a try though

Already tried, didn't touch it.

[Andy B]

The tractor seems to have some glue type residue on the HIDs (I'm guessing its had those gay 'eyebrow' things on at some point).  Anyone know how to remove it? ......

Acetone? ( wife/daughter's nail polish remover) Be carefull though! I used a bit on the screen of my bike to remove the dealer's stickers and it caused a bit white bloom. Fortunately it polished off!  :-?

[Timbuk]

Try sammy sledge then, that'll shift it oh no you can't can you coz he's done a runner :-/

[Marks DTM Calib]

WD40 or tar and glue remover........

Alternativly.....800 grit wet and dry followed by 1200 grit and T-cut....

[Taxi_Driver]

I T-cut mine, came up a lot better, but that was only general grime, dunno about glue, worth a try though

Already tried, didn't touch it.

did you apply loads of T Cut?

Just i was trying to remove sticky glue mess from sticky labels on my Vectra earlier.....i tried T Cut....small amount didnt do anything.....so i chucked loads on so it was swimming in T cut.....came of nicely after some persistant rubbing with paper towels  

[cdx25]

Acetone ought to be OK on glass?  Ive used that Autoglym tar remover with real good results, doesnt cause any damage either.  Providing you dont rub too hard I guess  

Jon

[Dave-C]

Have you tried any of the stain removers? i.e Dab It Off, there is another brand can't remember the name, they do stain removers for blood, grass, grease etc, it can be bought from most decent high st stores, Home Bargains, maybe Tesco...  DO NOT USE ACETONE,   Carb cleaner!!!!!!  try a sample spot first, Xylene may be OK!!!!   Even butter may help...

DC

[tunnie]

white spirt?

[TheBoy]

Acetone ought to be OK on glass?  Ive used that Autoglym tar remover with real good results, doesnt cause any damage either.  Providing you dont rub too hard I guess  

Jon

Aren't the clear lenses on projectors and hids plastic?

[cdx25]

DO NOT USE ACETONEDC

Hi Dave,

Why not acetone on glass?  I used it last week to shift some really stubborn glue on the windscreen from the previous owners glued on tax disk holder.  Worked really well, did the trick and no visible effect on the glass.  (Or so I hope!)

Jon

[ians]

meths?

or I can lend you my angle grinder..

[Kevin Wood]

I got a can of "sticky label remover" from Maplins which removes most adhesive residues.

Failing that carb cleaner if it's a glass lens.

Kevin

[cdx25]

Aren't the clear lenses on projectors and hids plastic?

Ah - in which case dont touch with acetone.  Do you mean the outside of the 'glass'?  Im fairly sure mine (HIDs) is glass and not plastic.... Hang on, I'll go and check.  (looks at car)  Hmm, those seem like plastic to me.  Dave is bang on the money then - dont use acetone!!!

Jon