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    Removing overspray from glass

    I have a some major overspray on 2 of my windows.

    I used Adams Polishes clay bar to remove the overspray off 1 of the windows and the small section of paint it was on, but i cant seem to get it off of the front window.

    Im going to try claying it some more, but what are some other ways to remove overspray from glass?

    Another thing that confuses me is that it came off my permanant back window, but wont come off of the front window (the one that rolls down)

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    There was just a thread about this today...I think someone had suggested using a mixture of vinegar and water, 50/50. Just be careful not to get it on anything but the glass!!
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    If it is paint overspray and clay wont remove it, try some lacquer thinner.
    Just don`t slop it on the paint or rubber trim.
    If it still won`t come off try Lacquer thinner and 000 steel wool. (recommended by a glass installer)
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    hm....i would try those, but i dont really see how i could do it without getting it on the paint.

    Ill just take it back to the shop that did the work...i have to get some other stuff looked at anyway.

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    Try a good old razor blade; should remove near 100% of the overspray.

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    Spray Glass cleaner on it, then use steel wool.

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    Originally posted by 70ssLS6
    Spray Glass cleaner on it, then use steel wool.
    :yeah

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    Originally posted by Agarwal
    Try a good old razor blade; should remove near 100% of the overspray.
    It helps to saturate the window with window cleaner first
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    Originally posted by 2drtahoez71
    hm....i would try those, but i dont really see how i could do it without getting it on the paint.

    Ill just take it back to the shop that did the work...i have to get some other stuff looked at anyway.
    Its really not that hard. Just put it on a towel, not directly on the glass. Don`t over saturate the towel, and go extra slow around the edges to avoid touching the paint. If you really want to be extra cautious put some masking tape on the paint around the edges. That way if you get a little on there, it will eat through the tape instead of your paint
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    FYI about Lacquer Thinner and Automotive paint:

    Unless you saturate a towel and leave it sitting on the paint for an extended period of time, it won`t damage it. Almost all automotive paints sold today are not Lacquer based. It might take off some of the flat paint in the areas where there is no clear (under the hood, places in the undercarriage, and along the painted rubberized body joints, etc), and it can "melt" some types of plastic trim, but it will not damage the clear or ruin rubber. Of course you will need to apply your choice of sealant (wax, glaze, etc) and treat the rubber with your favorite dressing -- it will dry the rubber out (lacquer thinner makes an awesome white letter cleaner on tires). On plastic that is subject to overspray, Mineral Spirits or Naphtha can be used without damage -- test first.
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    Razor blade and window cleaner

    I have used in the past, your favorite window cleaner and a razor blade for overspray. Clean it after with a newspapre for no streaking.

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    thanks for the suggestions guys....ill see whether i want to tackle it myself or have the shop fix it....ill probably go with the shop

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    IG + 0000 Steel Wool = great results

 

 

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