removing paint from glass ?

David _b · 11 Apr 2006 at 16:06

Hi

I sprayed in a small patch on a sill on my car...however i guess i didnt mask off enough of the car because if you look very closely at the rear window there is dust size spots of paint on it. You would not notice it at all but its annoying me.

Does anybody know how to remove it ?

Thanks

iCraig · 11 Apr 2006 at 16:12

Heavy duty glass cleaner / white spirit?

Failing that, mustard.

Zefan · 11 Apr 2006 at 16:15

iCraig said:
Failing that, mustard.

I'll warn you though, you'll have to get some anti-frizz conditioner otherwise when it rains...

rare · 11 Apr 2006 at 16:18

razor blade

Bernard · 11 Apr 2006 at 16:22

Stanley Knife Blade

Enfield · 11 Apr 2006 at 16:22

T-cut?

Spanker · 11 Apr 2006 at 16:29

Bernard said:
Stanley Knife Blade

Go with a sharp blade, held a down ward angle angle, or fine wire wool

sloth · 11 Apr 2006 at 16:55

Ignore all other suggestions. Get some Autoglym Car Glass Polish. It removes anything, even mustard. Leave your windows really shiny too. Apply with something soft - a polishing cloth is ideal.

David _b · 11 Apr 2006 at 17:31

Tried glass polish stuff already. was no good.

Bernard · 11 Apr 2006 at 17:35

Just use a stanley blade. Take it out of the knife, hold it as close to the glass as you can, scrape slowly, the paint may come off in one, or may need a little rubbing. (dont use the edges)

After its off just use the polish to buff it up, job done.

F355 · 11 Apr 2006 at 18:16

The easiest and best option is just use paint thinners for the paint you were using. White spirit won't work because that is for thinning emulsion. What you want is Cellulose thinners avliable at any motor factors.

Firegod · 11 Apr 2006 at 18:59

Thinners would do it... just don't get it on your paintwork. :eek:

danza · 11 Apr 2006 at 19:07

Tried glass polish stuff already. was no good.

You sure you're cleaning it from the right side???

Nail polish remover ought to do it (Acetone). DO NOT get it anywhere near any other paintwork though. Just dampen some tissue and wipe it for a bit and it should get it off easy as pie!

Dogbreath · 11 Apr 2006 at 19:12

Cellulose thinners will take it off, but as said be carefull not to get it on any paintwork. Failing that, you can simly use T-Cut to remove it, though that will require a little more elbow grease.

Spanker · 11 Apr 2006 at 20:04

Stanley blade is the quickest option, use it like a paint scraper

JimboTheGiant · 12 Apr 2006 at 11:44

Nail Polish Remover - Works like a charm!

Pug · 12 Apr 2006 at 12:09

Spanker said:
Stanley blade is the quickest option, use it like a paint scraper

indeed, and as said before remove from the handle.

chet84 · 12 Apr 2006 at 12:48

Surgical Spirit maybe... helped me remove all the glue from the tints inside my car

Jonny69 · 12 Apr 2006 at 13:32

Brake fluid. And I'm not joking

but do keep it away from your paintwork as it'll go straight through it :eek:

removing paint from glass ?

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