The car has the Rego Plate etched into all the windows!! Has anyone tried to or know how to remove them? I have some ideas but thought I'd ask the crew first.

theres a scrap booking stuff (sister in law does it) that etchs glass, put it on liquid form and it eats it like sand blasting. could do that over the existing ones then redo them? i can find out where to get it from and what it is if you want? cheers Kelvin

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ-SXYHDT [View Post] theres a scrap booking stuff (sister in law does it) that etchs glass, put it on liquid form and it eats it like sand blasting. could do that over the existing ones then redo them? i can find out where to get it from and what it is if you want? cheers Kelvin Yea Kelv. I kind of didn't want to replace every piece of glass.

I would have thought that etching over the top would be the only way to remove it. However, the old plate still remains in your vehicle's history, so parts could be traced back to you should the unthinkable happen.

ill let you know what the stuff is Ben. ---------- Post added 03-09-12 at 07:13 ---------- http://www.trademe.co.nz/crafts/othe...-508602010.htm (http://www.trademe.co.nz/crafts/other/auction-508602010.htm) this is the stuff, works well, seen it in action. Get ya scrap booking on lol

Mate do not get that stuff on your paint!!Also you will be etching over etching and it will not be clean and clear.If it was me I would be leaving it.

Sweet. I've got another idea to look at. I don't really want to leave it as I've got p-plates and it will look dumb. Just bugs me. Maybe worth replacing them all.

What is the plate etched on the glass say that makes you want to get rid of it? Would just look like a serial number?

Quote: Originally Posted by NEM SS [View Post] What is the plate etched on the glass say that makes you want to get rid of it? Would just look like a serial number? I'm putting on a personalised plate. Just want them gone.

when i got the vin re-printed for the torana, those etchings were one of the marks VINZ looked for as identification back to the origional rego. Unless it really bugs you, no one really notices them. i wouldn't worry, the rest of your car will catch attention before the windows, its coming along great

I'll be a cnut and point them out everytime muhahaha

Quote: Originally Posted by SIKVLT [View Post] I'll be a cnut and point them out everytime muhahaha And that is why!!!!! Hahaha.

I have etchings on my windows too and have had the P plate on there since i got car (1st thing i did). I was gonna remove mine as well but couldnt fir\gure out how to do it so have left them. Gives the car a history in my opinion.. LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by Rollin [View Post] I have etchings on my windows too and have had the P plate on there since i got car (1st thing i did). I was gonna remove mine as well but couldnt fir\gure out how to do it so have left them. Gives the car a history in my opinion.. LOL I only really wanted to do the very rear quarter window as the mouldings are stuck on. The rest is fairly easy to replace. I've got some other stuff to try but haven't done it yet.