Getting rid of paint stains on your car windshield can be tricky. However, this article will demystify that notion and teach you how to remove paint from the windshield of a car.
Paint from the windshield can be removed in different methods. Here we will discuss two methods.
Method 1 To Remove Paint From Windshield
It is common knowledge that there are two ways you can apply paint to your car. You can either choose to use a spray gun or paint using your brush.
Supplies Needed:
- Suitable glass cleaner
- Container
- Scrubber
- Motor Soap and water
- Sponge
- Clean and dry towels
- Scarpel
- Knife
Step 1 : Wet the Paint Spots
Make a mixture of soap and water; dip your sponge in the solution and apply the solution around the paint stains on your window. Note this is the initial step to remove the paint stains from your window.
Step 2 : Scrape off the Paint Stains
Use your scalpel to chip the already dissolved paint stains off the surface of your window. Be sure to hold your carpet at a suitable angle to avoid causing any damage to your glass.
Step 3 : Working on tinted Windows
Removing paint stains from a tinted window might be a bit tricky because any error on your part will damage the thin film of your tint. Consider using suitable knife stead of a scalpel when chipping out the paint from the surface.
Step 4 : Clear out the Paint Residue on your Car window
At this point, use your scrubber to wipe the residues from the surface of your window. Since you may encounter stubborn and sticky paint stains, it would help if you add more of your soapy solution a couple of times to eliminate the stains.
Consider interchanging the tools in use; use your knife to feel that the scalpel is not doing the right job and vice versa. You want nothing but a clean look on your car window, so you might consider going over the whole exercise.
Step 5 : Clean the Window
After wiping and removing all the paint residue from the surface of your car window, take a clean piece of towel and dry your glass window thoroughly. Use suitable and recommended window cleaner to make your car window completely spot-free.
Be sure to work on each window of the car independently to minimize doing a messy job. Follow the tips described above to the letter if you want clean and spot-free windows for your vehicle. You might want to repeat the whole process on each of your car windows for a clean job.
Method 2 To Remove Paint From Windshield
In the first approach, we went through a comprehensive guide on removing spray paint on your car windows. Let us now find out how to get rid of paint writings on your car window.
People have all sorts of ways to express their feelings and emotions, and one such route is Making writings on car windows. If you are a victim of all types of coloring on your car window, you should also be able to know how to remove them without damaging your windows. Read on to find out more.
Supplies needed:
- Paint dispenser
- Scalpel
- Hand-held broom
- Suitable dustpan
- Water
- Clean rags
- Gloves
- A WD40 based cleaner
- Acetone
Step 1 : Determine the type of your Window Paint
Be sure to check out the nature of paint stains on your car window; find out if it is oil-based or water-based before proceeding to the next step. Determining the type of paint that makes up the paint stains on your window will help you decide on the right supplies to use.
Step 2 : Scrub off the Paint Stains
Use your scalpel to chip out large paint spots on the surface of your car window. Be sure to hold your scalpel correctly to avoid damaging your glass surface. Scrubbing the paint will no doubt reduce the work you will do in the subsequent steps.
Step 3 : Wash Your Car Windows
Prepare a solution of warm water and a suitable detergent and use it to wash the painted parts of your car windows.
Ensure you are using warm water so that the solution can work efficiently on the paint stains. Use WD40 based cleaner if the paintings on your car windows are oil-based. You might consider using acetone in place of WD40.
Using the WD40: Be sure to wash your car windows using the detergent stuffed solution you prepared above. Take a clean piece of cloth(preferably made of cotton) to apply a thin layer of your WD40 cleaner on the surface of your car window.
Let the cleaner stay for a couple of minutes say 20, for a reaction to take place between the paint on the window and your cleaner. Finish off by wiping your windows clean using a mixture of warm water and a suitable cleaning detergent.
Using Acetone: Just like you did with WD40 cleaner, ensure your car windows are cleaned. Be sure to carry out this project in an open space where there is unrestricted airflow because acetone emits highly toxic fumes.
Use a mixture of warm water and a suitable detergent to clean your car windows properly before proceeding to the next step.
Step 4 : Wash the Window
The two approaches discussed above will leave behind an unwanted residue of paint waste. Note that you need to wipe out the residue from the surface of your car window to prevent it from sticking back to the surface. Use your water-based detergent to clean the windows.
Paint stains on your car window come about in two ways; Accidental spray while painting other parts of the car surface and intentional colorings did on your car window to pass specific messages or adverts. Whatever the case, you need to know how to get rid of paint stains and colors on your car windows to give them a clean look.
