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Getting paint off windscreen

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Getting paint off windscreen

Post by dansTOYOwagon »

My car was at a panel beaters a year or so ago, and it got little specs of paint (overspray from primer) on the front windscreen. I'm speaking about 15dpi.

Whats the best way to get it off? I've tried all the basic stuff I have in the shed -- turps etc, but to no avail. A razor blade does get it off, but I'm worried about scratching the glass.

Any suggestions ?!?
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Post by Meldge »

If it is on the outside, just take it easy with the razor blade, just keep it wet when doing it.

Same applies to shaving, dont run the blade sideways (even though i used to on glass) and keep it on a good angle.

Just be gentle...
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Post by dansTOYOwagon »

Okay sweet thanks Meldge, I'll do that.

I'll get onto now!
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Post by jtraf »

A grade paint thinner will get it off easy as......

Just keep it away from paint or you will get a real shiny spot when it dries
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Post by Tas_Dean »

A copper (1 or 2c piece) laid flat on the glass will scratch the paint off without scratching the glass.

Thinners should get it off easily though.

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Post by dansTOYOwagon »

Cool thankyou all. Done now, and looks great ;)

Just went with a wet blade, then polished it all up with some ammonia.

Thanks!!
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