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MC - Iv (24.83.235.106)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 - 11:17 pm: | |
My MCI-9 came with the top quarter of the windshields painted black. I want to remove the paint and take advantage of the extra visability. I will install visors for the sun as needed. Other than a razor blade and a lot of patience has anyone any thoughts.
Iv. |
CoryDanes RTSII NE/IL (198.29.191.148)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 - 6:29 am: | |
There is always the available paint removers but do you really want to chance dripping on the paint on your bus? I guess if it is a huge area, you could try the p remover that is a kinda paste but I would cover your bus multiple times to try to avoid contact with the stuff. If it is'nt too big I probably would try the razor blade myself. Maybe someone else has a different idea but I beleive in being cautious, unless, of course, you are in the beginning stages of conversion then p remover might be the key, wipe on, wipe off. |
Lee Brady (Leeb11) (199.44.43.151)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 - 8:26 am: | |
Iv
Get a gallon of laquer thinner.
Get a rag and soak it, put it on a area and
let it sit there then scrape it off with the razor blade.
The thinner will lossen up the paint,make sure you work in small areas as to not get any thinner
on the coach paint.
Lee
66 01 Eagle |
RJ Long (24.127.8.58)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 - 10:38 am: | |
IIRC, this black "paint" on the MCI windshield is actually vinyl, and it's on the INSIDE of the glass.
Might try a heat gun to loosen the adhesive, lift up a corner and pull gently.
RJ
PD4106-2784
Fresno CA |
Lightn Steve (162.39.136.51)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 - 2:45 pm: | |
Did mine in about 5 minutes with a straight razor blade in a handle fitting. Like RJ said its a vinyl and will scrape right off.
Steve |
John Biundo (Jbiundo) (64.175.37.171)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2002 - 1:13 am: | |
RJ's right -- just get a corner lifted and peel it off. I didn't need or use heat gun or razor blade. |
TomNPat (63.20.235.16)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 3:29 am: | |
How far have you driven your bus? Did you go east during the late afternoon? May want to prior to removing the cover.
TomNPat |
Jason WIndecker (64.12.105.173)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 3:44 am: | |
i'm sorry this is off the topic but if the tom and pat that just posted are the ones i sold the MC-7 to they have my manual and i'd like to contact them and get it back. if you are please e-mail me off the board and we can work something out.
Jason Windecker |
DaveD (216.18.113.69)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 10:08 am: | |
I'd be tempted to leave the windshield as it is. It can be pretty bright and get pretty warm driving into the sun.
DaveD |
Peter Broadribb (Madbrit) (216.67.215.140)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 11:34 am: | |
Mine is missing the "painted" area and I WILL be putting it back. Makes for a cooler driver and easier to use a sun visor too.
Peter. |
MC - Iv (24.83.235.106)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 12:04 am: | |
I appreciate the response to the "painted windshield" and I can see both points of view. But speaking of view, nothing can compare with cruising down the highway and being able to look out at a totally unabstructed panoramic view from the front of a bus. Not to mention being able to appreciate the full view while camping. For the rare times that we encounter bright afternoon or morning sun, while on the road, I will have visors to serve that purpose. Sorry, but the paint has to go.
Iv. |
TomNPat (63.20.235.16)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 3:18 am: | |
Get a CB Radio, because you'll be the first to see the 'bear in the air' and you can be a hero. Sounds like you have near a million miles on your bus and know your stuff better than most. Keep on keepin' on!
TomNPat |
Steven Gibbs (12.148.43.7)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 25, 2002 - 7:40 am: | |
TomNPat,
You've made the same error as John Wayne in "The Green Berets" where he and the young South Vietnamese kid watch the Sun set into the East.
Steve |