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> how to remove paint overspray, from glas ?
SirAndy
post Jun 4 2005, 02:16 PM
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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 ???
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post Jun 4 2005, 02:17 PM
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Steel wool worked good for me.

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post Jun 4 2005, 02:24 PM
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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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post Jun 4 2005, 02:31 PM
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Yes, thinner. But use a clean rag, not steel wool.
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post Jun 4 2005, 04:58 PM
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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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post Jun 4 2005, 05:04 PM
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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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post Jun 4 2005, 07:37 PM
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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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post Jun 4 2005, 07:45 PM
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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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post Jun 4 2005, 07:51 PM
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QUOTE (SirAndy @ Jun 4 2005, 01:16 PM)
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 ???
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post Jun 4 2005, 07:53 PM
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so how do you get it off of your backpad vinyl?
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post Jun 4 2005, 08:31 PM
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post Jun 4 2005, 09:10 PM
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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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post Jun 4 2005, 09:20 PM
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Clay bar will take overspray off about anything without damaging the finish.
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post Jun 4 2005, 09:49 PM
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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)
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post Jun 4 2005, 10:04 PM
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The best thing i have found to take of overspray is MEK. You can get it in the paint section at HOME DEPOT


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post Jun 4 2005, 10:42 PM
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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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post Jun 4 2005, 10:47 PM
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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.

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post Jun 4 2005, 10:52 PM
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Hey Miles... what was that recipe again.... mix the methyl ethyl keytone with some cola and all your worries disappear?
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post Jun 4 2005, 10:55 PM
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QUOTE (Rand @ Jun 4 2005, 09:42 PM)
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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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.

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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.

Not to mention a few brain cells.
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post Jun 4 2005, 11:43 PM
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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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