Two things, and one is a phooey!

[Starter986]

I clocked 1.25 hours taping off everything. I'll try that stuff next round.

The WD-40 recommendation. Will the application of that, trying to clean up that 1" wide track of residue, fog the vinyl?

Thanks.

[911monty]

Was the tape you used "Frog tape"? Apparently this is a new type painters tape that contains a polymer that reacts with the paint/liquid to form a block to paint penetration. Most cross linked polymeric chains can be broken with bleach. You might dampen a cloth and give this a try, just don't get the bleach on the top. Good Luck

[Starter986]

Different brand... but this stuff...

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Trimaco-3-in-x-180-ft-Adhesive-Craft-Masking-Paper/50329993

I haven't yet mustered up the courage to try the WD-40 approach. Likewise with the bleach. This afternoon I'll go out and give them an attempt. I'll report back.

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by Starter986

The WD-40 recommendation. Will the application of that, trying to clean up that 1" wide track of residue, fog the vinyl?

No, absolutely not. Use a microfiber cloth to apply the WD-40 to remove the residue. Then remove the WD-40 from the vinyl with rubbing alcohol.

Finish off with some Meguiar's PlastX.

TO

[Starter986]

Thank you. I will try that.

:dance:

[Starter986]

A thousand times thank you. Literally. I expected to spend $1,000 sourcing the new top, with glass, and having it installed rather than live with that 1 inch window run of gummy. The vinyl window is brand new.

I tried a small spot... followed it with the alcohol... and it lifted right off. It did, however, expose those few areas/runs where, when first I realized the error of my ways... I tried to encourage it. Thus... it has those fine, back and forth, lines.

Your recommendation for a fine line remover would be employed.

Thank you.

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Your recommendation for a fine line remover would be employed.

Meguiar's PlastX is a very light abrasive made for plastic lenses and vinyl windows. You could try to remove the fine lines with it and some elbow grease.

I wouldn't use anything more abrasive, as you would probably make the situation worse. If the PlastX doesn't remove the fine scratches, you should just chalk it up to experience and live with it.

Just sayin'.........

TO

[BFeller]

Originally Posted by Starter986

A thousand times thank you. Literally. I expected to spend $1,000 sourcing the new top, with glass, and having it installed rather than live with that 1 inch window run of gummy. The vinyl window is brand new.

I tried a small spot... followed it with the alcohol... and it lifted right off. It did, however, expose those few areas/runs where, when first I realized the error of my ways... I tried to encourage it. Thus... it has those fine, back and forth, lines.

Your recommendation for a fine line remover would be employed.

Thank you.

Put some Plexus on that rear window. It Is great stuff.