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Old 09-06-2007, 05:06 AM
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I have tried: Clay Bar, Window Polish, WD40 w/glass scrubbie, razor blade. (this is overspay from black spray paint & clear coat spray from when I painted my brake calipers) Thanks
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Turpentine or lighter fluid
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Very fine steel wool might do the trick.
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Default Razor blade HAS to work or your not using it properly

try softening the paint w/ alcohol then use blade
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Agreed. This is a zero-fail solution.
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Could be you are razor blading the wrong 'side' of the glass, try the inside and outside???
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I would NOT do this... I'd go with the Razor Blade and or Laquer Thinner.
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rubbing alcohol has always worked wonders.
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Eraser.
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Acetone (nail polish remover)


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