Originally Posted by
JIM CHALOUPKA
Bruce, here are three random ideas for you to think about for solutions to your situation.
I don't know for sure if any will work, so you decide.
First, most bugs are acidic in makeup, therefore to remove/neutralize them.
Make up a spray bottle solution of baking soda and water, and spray onto the bug covered area and let sit for a while. Rinse thoroughly with a soft brush, or similar tool while flooding with water.
If you remove your defective window panels for refinishing; Remove the existing paint, and apply the darkest auto window tinting vinyl on the interior surface before replacing the glass.
Or using the same material, and leaving the glass in place apply the film to the outside and trim around by the gasket edge for a perfect fit.
Similar to above but with a different material.
Obtain from a sign shop pieces of vinyl sign material (the color of your choice ) and cut to the size you need and properly apply them to the glass.
I think this would be the best solution and that with proper installation that the panels would last a very long time.
This would be similar to the vinyl pin striping and window decals/signs that bond very well to the parent surface over time. (proper installation is the key)
This seems so easy and cheap that you can hardly pass up trying it. If it fails proceed to the next level of difficulty.