tube fanatic Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I inadvertently got coconut oil on my car windows (don't even ask how it happened- I'm too embarrassed to go into it!!! ). So far, I haven't found anything that will get it off. Have tried vinegar, dishwashing soap, car wash soap, wiping with cloth/paper towels/newspaper, citrus cleaner and so on. The oil just smears and streaks even more. I'd like to avoid using any hydrocarbon solvents if at all possible, so any suggestions will be appreciated! Maynard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Dawn dish washing soap would be my first try, then: 409 Purple Power Oxyclean Lacquer thinner (proceed with caution) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) Bestine... works on everything. Edit... no solvents? Try lemon. Edited September 23, 2014 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) Yet another great use for WD40 is sticker removal, and sometimes this kind of thing, yes it is a hydrocarbon based solvent and you would be swapping one for the other, but windex cuts WD40 no problem. We really must how you managed to do this, unless of course sex was involved Edited September 23, 2014 by minermark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 One of these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 We really must how you managed to do this, unless of course sex was involved Wish I could say it was related to that!!! I use coconut oil on dry wood in lieu of paste wax as it works even better and has very long persistence. Unfortunately, the rag looks identical to my car window rags and got mixed in with them. Obviously, going through the washing machine didn't take care of the oil that got absorbed into the material. When the sun hits the windshield it almost turns opaque!!! Will try some of the suggestions above. Guess I can always resort to brake cleaner if all else fails, but I don't like to use perc if I can possibly avoid it. So, now you know the "sad" story............ Maynard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) We really must how you managed to do this, unless of course sex was involved Wish I could say it was related to that!!! I use coconut oil on dry wood in lieu of paste wax as it works even better and has very long persistence. Unfortunately, the rag looks identical to my car window rags and got mixed in with them. Obviously, going through the washing machine didn't take care of the oil that got absorbed into the material. When the sun hits the windshield it almost turns opaque!!! Will try some of the suggestions above. Guess I can always resort to brake cleaner if all else fails, but I don't like to use perc if I can possibly avoid it. So, now you know the "sad" story............ Maynard I have had "The mixed in rag" at one time in my life also, so since then i buy a boat load of good quality rags, and if i use one on oil based i throw them away, cost is nothing compared to damage done. Wife never says a thing because dammit, im worth a good quality Rag. if not much else in life. Edited September 23, 2014 by minermark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I would try toilet paper rolled out and laid on the window. Also, turn on the window defroster to warm up the oil without damaging the glass with any other source of heat. WMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Fyi... wd40 is a solvent. Bestine is MUCH more effective. And it's generally gentle because it is used primarily on art work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Fyi... wd40 is a solvent. Bestine is MUCH more effective. And it's generally gentle because it is used primarily on art work. "yes it is a hydrocarbon based solvent" i said that. Wd can handle some interesting chores, then you simply use windex/simple green the get the WD, piece of cake. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORE KLIPSCH PLEASE Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Yet another great use for WD40 is sticker removal, and sometimes this kind of thing, yes it is a hydrocarbon based solvent and you would be swapping one for the other, but windex cuts WD40 no problem. We really must how you managed to do this, unless of course sex was involved Some trivia.....Water Displcement-40th try.....WD-40 :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 i'd just buy a new car; but, i generally look for the easiest thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 have you tried isoprel alcohol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I found this. I think dry shampoo is cornstarch, which is mentioned. http://www.livestrong.com/article/189011-how-to-remove-coconut-oil-from-hair/ I was also wondering about dry coconut flakes or something like that. WMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-D Rider Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 If all else fails cover windshield with cotton towels , Find your biggest hammer and smash the crap out of it , open a beer or two ......................... and call the glass man oh and wear some of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Vinegar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I inadvertently got coconut oil on my car windows (don't even ask how it happened- I'm too embarrassed to go into it!!! ). So far, I haven't found anything that will get it off. Have tried vinegar, dishwashing soap, car wash soap, wiping with cloth/paper towels/newspaper, citrus cleaner and so on. The oil just smears and streaks even more. I'd like to avoid using any hydrocarbon solvents if at all possible, so any suggestions will be appreciated! Maynard I had a window on jeep that needed lube. In my ignorance I sprayed motorcycle chain lube with window rolled down. I could not find any cleaner that would cut it. It tool a lot of dirt roads with a lot of dust before I could get it clean. The dust would coat the window, and I could wash the dirt off and a little of the chain oil after each time I covered the jeep with dirt. It did finally come clean. Maybe if you used some type of powder like flour and rubbed it gentle into the oil covering the window, then washed it off until all the coconut oil is removed. Next time keep her on the hood, or invite her in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I once had a big truck blow some diesel into the air all over my windshield. It was gummy and the only thing that got rid of it was time, and a lot of rainstorms. If this is your front windshield, bear in mind the oil is now imbedded in your windshield wipers as well, make sure to replace them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Vodka. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 When all else fails............... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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