How do you remove Diamondite Glass Protectant?

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I want to polish my windshield with the Zaino glass polish I am receiving today. In order to do this I believe I must remove the Diamondite glass protectant ( extremely durable and does exactly what it claims - protects glass).

I did some test spots with PC and polishes. Boy is this stuff tuff. Will isopropyl alcohol dissolve this polymer?

Will the Zaino be strong enough by itself to polish thru this Diamondite?

Anyone ever try removing Diamondite?



Yes, after polishing with the Zaino Glass Polish I will re-apply the Diamondite protectant.

TIA
 
I would imagine Prepsol or similar will do the trick. Brake cleaner rarely fails at jobs like this, too. Mineral spirits, naptha, etc. all should work fine.
 
how do u like thd diamondite glass protectant? I would like to try some. Any chance it fills the micropitting I have all over my window? (doubt it)
 
Ali, I am sure that the sealant will fill-in the micro-pitting. This stuff is stout. Unfortunately, not correct the optics. Therefore, they will still be visible when driving and the angle of the sun makes these defects rear the ugly heads :shocked
 
Here is the quick response from Diamondite about removal. :xyxthumbs



Thanks so very much Bryan for your quick response and solution ( sorry for the pun) to my dilemma.

Edwin



-----Original Message-----

From: [email protected]

To: .org

Sent: 10/20/03 9:40 AM

Subject: From Diamondite



Edwin,



Thank you for contacting Diamondite. Any product with an acetone

content

will remove the Diamondite polymer. Fingernail polish remover would be

your best bet.



Please let me know if I can help further,



Bryan L. Schouest

Diamondite, L.L.C.

1.800.426.1380

[email protected]
 
PanaPower said:
So how did you like the Diamondite? Was it worth it? hoe come you're tring to take it off now?
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I like it very much. It works like Rainex but not as repellant as Rainex. Diamondite adds protection to the virgin glass surface that is actual measurable by it difficulty in removal by PC and abrasives.

It never streaked, created detectable wear ( wiper usage areas become quite apparent with Rainex) or gummed like Rainex.



Was it worth it? Can't but a price on this hobby's enjoyment. Check out my review on Diamondite System in ? Feb. 03. I am a hobbist, I tinker ( as my wife calls it :o) more than I drive them and like trying and using novel products on my cars.



Will it make a pitted, etched, poorly maintained and marred windshield appear new? No.



The reason I am removing is because I want to polish my glass a little better than I initially did and to try a new product ( for me) Zaino Z12 - Glass Polish. After this project I will re-apply the Diamondite to preserve work. :wavey
 
The reason I started this thread was to get info on the removal of Diamondite polymer glass protectant. After receiving this info I proceded to remove ( using methyl acetate I had at home - worked as advertised) and discovered an somewhat unexpected result. The Diamondite actually did protect the windshield!!! :bounce.

I had noticed some increasing apparent glass marring ( minor chips) and just wrote off to driving in the "real" world and possibly to the age of the glass ( original >8years old) . But ole and behold this marring was actual only in the 2 coats of Diamondite not the glass. :shocked but pleased. Also some linear marked were removed by this solution.

After a little thought, it is obvious that a clear polymer, like a clearcoat painted surface is not completely resistant to marring during cleaning and wiper usage.

I am over-joyed by this discovery and functioning of this product.



To re-answer the above question about the value of Diamondite. YES!!!

Was it worth the effort required to apply ( see my review from earilier this year. Again ABSOLUTELY YES!!



Will it work as well on a daily driver :nixweiss? Probably Yes with more frequent renewal.



Now time to play with the Zaino Glass Polish.:xyxthumbs
 
Now I wonder if I apply the Diamondite Shield and then Aquapel if I will get the best of both worlds: chip resistance and the best rain repellancy. I haven't tried yet out of fear of disaster of putting these chemicals on top of each other. That will probably be an ordeal to remove, so hoping someone knows for sure this is a good idea. If it is, its a case of Diamondite Shield and Aquapel for me :)
 
Bill, if the Aquapel is devoid of any acetone or acetate based solvents it may work. Alcohol seemed to have little effect on Diamondite.

Sounds very interesting. :xyxthumbs
 
I'm going to try to find out the ingredients. Hope this is a recipe for great success! :xyxthumbs:
 
Just looked at the Aquapel and it contains petroleum distillates. I fear its going to remove the Diamondite Shield or cause some unfavorable reaction. Guess we can't have the best of both worlds :(
 
Edwin,



I used a bit of distilled water with the Z-12 when I used it. I just found it dried up a bit too easily. A light spritz helped a lot. If you have problems spreading it, you might try this.



It's pretty mild, but does a nice job. I had blackfire on the glass previous. The Z-12 and distilled water would bead up on the glass pretty well until I really worked it in. It took a bit of effort to get the Blackfire off, which tells me it is reasonably mild. The glass looked great afterwards. :)



Edit: I guess by now maybe you already used it... ;)
 
Aurora40 said:
Edwin,



I used a bit of distilled water with the Z-12 when I used it. I just found it dried up a bit too easily. A light spritz helped a lot. If you have problems spreading it, you might try this.



It's pretty mild, but does a nice job. I had blackfire on the glass previous. The Z-12 and distilled water would bead up on the glass pretty well until I really worked it in. It took a bit of effort to get the Blackfire off, which tells me it is reasonably mild. The glass looked great afterwards. :)



Edit: I guess by now maybe you already used it... ;)
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Thanks for the tip Brett (Aurora 4.0). :xyxthumbs

I too noticed that Z12 alone dries rather quickly and I will try a spritz of distilled H2O to prolong its polishing action. I did the side glass by hand and the majority of the windshield with PC ( yellow pad). I really like the results also. I also pre-cleaned the side glass with the acetone solution prior to polishing to remove any Z2 that I have been applying.

Z12 is another product I will probably become addicted to and only feel that the car is fully detailed if this glass polishing step is included. :rolleyes:



Curious.

The instructions state that Z12 is great for removing film (polishing) of interior glass ( non-aftermarket tinted). I always thought the interior glass was "treated (coated)" in some manner.

Later in the some Z12 instructions it states not to use on treated glass or tint film. What are the facts about treated interior windshield glass?



No plans to do this just curious.
 
blkZ28Conv said:
Thanks for the tip Brett (Aurora 4.0). :xyxthumbs
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Um, it's Bob... ;)



I think most interior glass is not treated with anything. If you have window tinting, then you would not want to use it on the inside as the tint is a film applied onto the inside of the glass.



I just can't see using it inside. It would be a total pain to try and buff the interior windows, and to then buff off the remaining polish. It just seems like it would be a nightmare... :eek:
 
Aurora40 said:
Um, it's Bob... ;)



I think most interior glass is not treated with anything. If you have window tinting, then you would not want to use it on the inside as the tint is a film applied onto the inside of the glass.



I just can't see using it inside. It would be a total pain to try and buff the interior windows, and to then buff off the remaining polish. It just seems like it would be a nightmare... :eek:
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Sorry Bob :o Look at the time of day I wrote the post. Still no excuse.

I was thinking the same thing about the benefits verses the cleaning chore. :shocked:

Thanks again for H2O and Z12 tips. I will play with it this evening.



Is it my imagination when it appears a FD QD'd car stays rather dust-free, never clouds or become hazy and the car stays clean longer when there is no inclimate weather?

Just an observation:nixweiss
 
blkZ28Conv said:
Sorry Bob :o Look at the time of day I wrote the post. Still no excuse.

I was thinking the same thing about the benefits verses the cleaning chore. :shocked:

Thanks again for H2O and Z12 tips. I will play with it this evening.



Is it my imagination when it appears a FD QD'd car stays rather dust-free, never clouds or become hazy and the car stays clean longer when there is no inclimate weather?

Just an observation:nixweiss
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Ha ha, no problem. ;)



I find it is definitely easier to keep the car clean after using Final Detail. It doesn't seem to get dusty, and things like the occasional bug come right off with no effort. I really like everything about that stuff...



If you want to take a gamble, the two other Meg's products that I find incredible are their Hi-Tech Wheel Cleaner (though if you use carwash soap for wheels, you may not care) because it is soo gentle, and #00 because it is also soo gentle and so slick feeling (rub your fingers together in the water to feel how lubricating/slick it is). ;) You can get both of them plus #40 and MPPP in that October deal they have.
 
Bob,

You are more expensive than dating a new woman;). Not going to happen, very happily married.

I saw your post at Show Car and I am very tempted to give those products a try for $30. Excellent deal. Maybe Mike will let me pass on the MPPP and ship 1 gallon of FD instead. :nixweiss



Have a great remainder of the weekend. :wavey
 
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