Removal of clearcoat on glass?

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Sep 7, 2008 | 12:29 PM

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Removal of clearcoat on glass?

I was just wondering, what the best way would be, to remove clearcoat over-spray, off of glass? I've got some on my front windshield.

Anybody?

Sep 7, 2008 | 12:57 PM

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I use a razor blade. with water/or glass cleaner. Just kind of work it at an angle.

Sep 7, 2008 | 12:59 PM

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Try a claybar first. If that doesn't work, maybe a plastic scraper, or some 0000 steel wool with some white vinegar and distilled water.

-Mike

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:02 AM

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steel wool and window cleaner.

Sep 8, 2008 | 08:36 AM

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razor blade, or steel wool

Sep 8, 2008 | 10:11 AM

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you need really fine steel wool just polish the window with it.

Sep 8, 2008 | 10:29 AM

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a new "unused" razor blade

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Sep 9, 2008 | 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chupr0kabra

Try a claybar first. If that doesn't work, maybe a plastic scraper, or some 0000 steel wool with some white vinegar and distilled water.

-Mike

Exactly.

Sep 9, 2008 | 05:38 PM

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you can try the clay bar... not sure what that would do but it removes over spary

Sep 9, 2008 | 05:41 PM

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Quote:

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you need really fine steel wool just polish the window with it.

I clean my glass with vinegar and 0000 steel wool every once in awhile...clean as.....glass.

Sep 10, 2008 | 08:38 AM

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Sep 10, 2008 | 09:07 AM

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clay bar will work just fine.

Sep 10, 2008 | 11:55 AM

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I would say a razor blade will work fine.

But, what about a rash solvent, like paint thinner? Will it damage the glass? Maybe thin it down a bit, depending on hom much paint is on the actual glass.

Sep 10, 2008 | 12:10 PM

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Paint thinner actually won't do anything once the paint has set. Often times people actually use paint thinner to remove bugs and tar. Although it is not advised and can severely harm your trim, it can work in certain situations.