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Old 01-18-2009, 10:54 AM
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Default Is this some sort of law of physics about paint?

We do all kinds of prep to get it to stick where we want it, but if we get a little someplace it does not belong it will stick for a hundred years or so. When I sprayed the inside of my doors (learned my lesson before doing the second one) I got some overspray through the various openings and with the window rolled down it got on the glass. Not bad at all...three little foggy spots about 1/2 inch each. but I am not sure how to get it off. Won't come off with cleaner and I am hesitant to use anything abrasive.
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Old 01-18-2009, 11:46 AM
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You can carefully scrape it off with a brand new razor blade. I say brand new, because dull blades tend to scratch glass.
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Old 01-18-2009, 12:39 PM
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Razor blade will probably be the best bet, you could also possibly get it with 0000 steel wool, or a clay bar treatment.
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Old 01-18-2009, 01:53 PM
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+1 on the razor blade, or the steel wool or even some reducer dont drip it on the car

the steel wool will leave small pieces of steel behind, and you need to blow it off with compressed air or it can stain the paint and glass with small amounts of rust
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Old 01-18-2009, 03:22 PM
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razor blade or some reducer on a rag.

youd be amazed what reducer will clean ... ever get tar on your car and scrub for hours? reducer wont hurt the paint and makes wiping the tar off a 5 minute job. granted you also strip the wax off at the same time
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Old 01-18-2009, 04:46 PM
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well depending on the reducer some are hotter than others. and reducer can make the paint dull looking
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Old 01-18-2009, 11:12 PM
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If you have tinted glass, ignore all of the above unless you want to take your chances with a new razor blade. Blade is the best bet either way. I just did the same thing, except I was doing touch-up on the door. Blade worked fine.

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Old 01-19-2009, 08:27 AM
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+1 razor blade. on a stick to reach hard places....
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