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how to remove paint overspray, from glas ? |
SirAndy |
Jun 4 2005, 02:16 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
i looked at the rear window i got from McMark the other day. it has a fine layer of paint overspray on both sides.
what can i use to get the paint off without etching the glass ??? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) Andy |
airsix |
Jun 4 2005, 02:17 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
Steel wool worked good for me.
-Ben M. |
rhodyguy |
Jun 4 2005, 02:24 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,081 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
laquer thinner works swell. outdoors, lay the window flat and put a shop rag damp with thinner on it for a few minutes. new razor blade.
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Rand |
Jun 4 2005, 02:31 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Yes, thinner. But use a clean rag, not steel wool.
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markb |
Jun 4 2005, 04:58 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Thinner, and a razor blade. To avoid scratches, only use the razor blade in one direction. DON'T draw it back with the crap on it, or you WILL scratch the window.
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Eric_Shea |
Jun 4 2005, 05:04 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Any heavy solvent (carb cleaner, lacquer thinner, acetone) and a blade. Goof-Off works well too and isn't as toxic...
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JohnM |
Jun 4 2005, 07:37 PM
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914 enduro driver Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 23-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,387 |
I had same- fine mist of paint overspray on all windows- used paper towel wetted with 200 proof Ethyl Alcohol. Do away from spark or open flame.
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brer |
Jun 4 2005, 07:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
if your neighbor happens to touch up his minivan in the front yard across the street you can use one of those clay bar kits to get the artic white off of your green paint. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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Allan |
Jun 4 2005, 07:51 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
McMark??? Lotta hair......... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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brer |
Jun 4 2005, 07:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
so how do you get it off of your backpad vinyl?
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Eric_Shea |
Jun 4 2005, 08:31 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Goof-Off
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McMark |
Jun 4 2005, 09:10 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Steel wool is very easy and doesn't smell bad. It's my 100% top pick. I would only use thinner/etc in a pinch.
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914GT |
Jun 4 2005, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,100 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Tucson Member No.: 2,923 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Clay bar will take overspray off about anything without damaging the finish.
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Mark Henry |
Jun 4 2005, 09:49 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Ummmm...brake fluid....it will take the paint off of anything.
Try it on an old over-sprayed rubber part...just don't try it "on" the car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) |
KevinP |
Jun 4 2005, 10:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 16-November 04 From: Orlando,FL Member No.: 3,127 |
The best thing i have found to take of overspray is MEK. You can get it in the paint section at HOME DEPOT
KP (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) |
Rand |
Jun 4 2005, 10:42 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Wow... an interesting array of options. Andy, let us know what you did. All I gotta say is... if you wanna cut paint, nothin' more effective than lacquer thinner! Put it on a clean rag and rub/wipe the overspray off the glass! Done deal. (No steel wool or other abrasives that may fog the glass necessary!)
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redshift |
Jun 4 2005, 10:47 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
If you use methyl ethyl keytone, I can ASSURE you the overspray will disappear.. and everything else that is solvable.. like vinyl, and possibly the coating on safety glass.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) M |
Rand |
Jun 4 2005, 10:52 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Hey Miles... what was that recipe again.... mix the methyl ethyl keytone with some cola and all your worries disappear?
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scruz914 |
Jun 4 2005, 10:55 PM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) The longer you let it soak the easier the paint comes off. You may have to soak and wipe several times to remove all of the paint. All of the other stuff mentioned works too but laquer thinner is cheaper. Try very hard to not use any blades, steel wool though. When I get impatient and use a razor blade I always end up digging a corner in and making a scratch. It will be tempting. Be patient with the soaking.
Not to mention a few brain cells. |
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McMark |
Jun 4 2005, 11:43 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I guess I should clarify. Use 000 (Super Fine) steel wool. If this scratches/fogs your glass I'll buy you a new one. Why screw around with stinky messy chemicals?
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