Just purchased my 2013 DB9 and it had 2 spots on the inside of the windshield where inspection stickers once were,
and i tried to remove the left over glue film using citrus cleaner and a scrub pad. Now i have two big ugly spots remaining.

Is this windshield lined on the inside with some kind of film?
Any ideas?

 

Glass shouldn't react that way. I'd guess that there's a film of some sort on the inside surface of the glass. Maybe a clear ceramic tint to reject heat?

If you look carefully at the edges you might find the edge of the film.

 

Hi
Yes i agree. I have done this many times in the past with no issue.
I will take a look for any signs of a film edge.

Is it safe to assume that AM does not apply a film at the factory?

 

I have clear tint on inside for heat Edgecomb any to protect leather on dash. Your PO may have done the same thing.

I never use a scrub pad on any finished surface of a car or glass.... never heard of anyone doing that

 

I'd go by a windshield repair place and ask them. Scrub pads can damage the windshield. Happened to me on a previous Jag. :-(

 

My Post panic observations

1. After sleeping on it and having another look, I did not destroy my windshield.

2. I do have a film applied to the inside of my windshield, and I was not happy with the look of it in the area I tried to fix, so off to a pro to have it removed.

3. There’s no way AM or any OEM would apply (stick) a film to a windshield, it is illegal in some areas, and also a little cheesy as they would have it sandwiched between the sheets of glass during manufacturing.

4. Since I do live in the AZ desert I will be doing my research on the latest windshield films. The UV/Heat block features of these latest generation clear films are worth a look.

 

Phew..good news..hope you find a decent sun blocker to replace it..

 

Yes, indeed. I did not go to sleep last night a happy camper.

Thanks for everyone's input.

Aston Martin - what a great automobile!
Brings a smile to my face every time I walk into the garage.

 

The clear film should've been a UV blocking film. How does that film work with inspection stickers and the like?

 

I think not too well, unless you hit the same spot each year?
We don't have state inspection stickers where i live so that's what drove me to get rid of the residue from two sticker locations.
I did see an idea for people who have to use them... wearing a t-shirt or such, stick the sticker to your shirt a few times before applying it.

 

Buy some adhesive remover, it should come clean in a flash

 

I have it on my vantage... you can cut out a section for an inspection sticker or use a clear plastic with a suction cup.

 

Acetone or lacquer thinner will remove the remaining adhesive. Use lots of rags and protect the dash.

 

and after film removal.

 

Well look at that…all good…lol…that would have made my heart skip I reckon…