Spray Paint on Glass

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ap300c

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Last night when I got home, I discovered someone spray painted a nasty message on the back glass of my explorer parked in front of the house. Thankfully there is no paint on the paint but simply on the glass.



Any suggestions for removing it? Chemicals (acetone, paint remover, etc), 105 and an orange or yellow pad, ???
 
Just be careful if using a *metal* razor blade (as opposed to a plastic one) on auto glass, which is often a lot more delicate than one might expect. Glad to hear it didn't get on the paint!
 
Since it most likely a cheap rattle can paint, a little soak on a towel with mineral spirits, then a wipe with the towel should take it right off in 5 minutes or so. No need to take a chance on scratching with a blade or paying a fortune for the "brand names" in this case.
 
Thanks for the replies and advice. A quick shot of mineral spirits on a rag and it came right off. Whew what a relief ... Thanks again!
 
Us "old guys" know what works from years of experience, not what we "read on the net".

Glad it worked for you, just remember that most "rattle can" spray paints have a very weak resin system and like tar, etc, mineral spirits that are very safe, is the least expensive and quickest way to deal with most of such.

Not that it works on some other issues, but give it "dwell time" and often is the way to start.
 
ap300c said:
Thanks for the replies and advice. A quick shot of mineral spirits on a rag and it came right off. Whew what a relief ... Thanks again!
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Glad it worked!

:sadwavey: from Grosse Pointe!
 
3M Wax and Adhesive remover with a razor blade.
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Clay Bar and metal razor blade. Hold the blade at an angle and lightly scrape the glass. Do not allow the blade to cut into the glass as it can if you are not careful. Done this hundreds of times!



Walter D. Robinson Phoenix

Walter Robinson
 
Rob4092xx said:
Clay Bar and metal razor blade. Hold the blade at an angle and lightly scrape the glass. Do not allow the blade to cut into the glass as it can if you are not careful. Done this hundreds of times!
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Same here, and sure..metal razor blades are a "standard" when it comes to cleaning glass both on vehicles and buildings.



But I put them in the "if you have to ask, don't try this at home, kids..." category. The plastic blades don't work as efficiently, but they're effective enough, and much safer. I don't want somebody to mess up autoglass in a "forever" type of way. I get the same way about wetsanding and other things that *I* do without a second thought.



OK OK, I'll drop it...sorry if I sounded all :argue
 
Some times I am amazed at people.

Like in this thread, the fellow had a concern, he was provided the safest and easiest fix. One that would not allow for any "mistake damages".

He took the advice and it worked, quickly, cheaply and effectively.

Yet, after all is done, some still come on promoting the use of a technique that can cause very expensive damage.

I wonder, "Do people actually read through a thread before they answer?" Or, do they just knee jerk answers without reading and considering?
 
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