How to Remove Spray Paint From Windows
Spray paint on windows may seem difficult to remove, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people try using a scraper and a lot of soapy water, and while this can work, it takes a lot of time, and you risk scratching the window glass. One alternative is to use a chemical paint remover. This saves time and effort, and you won’t have to worry about scratching the glass (or yourself). Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Safety goggles
- Painter’s mask
- Rubber gloves
- Lacquer thinner (or graffiti remover)
- Rags
Instructions
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Open other doors and windows for ventilation, and wear a painter‘s mask if you are doing this indoors. Chemical paint thinners and removers put off a lot of fumes, and they also are flammable. Make sure you don’t smoke around them or have any other open-flame sources (pilot lights and candles, for example) active while you use these products.
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Put on rubber gloves to protect your skin and goggles to protect your eyes. Apply either lacquer thinner, or a commercial graffiti remover (look for these at hardware stores or home improvement stores) to the window, covering the spray paint completely.
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Allow the product to remain on the spray paint for the time indicated on the product label (this should be only a few minutes). Start to wipe off the spray paint from the window with a soft, clean rag.
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Apply more lacquer thinner or graffiti remover to remaining paint on the window. If there's only a little paint was on the window, this may not be necessary.
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Clean off remaining lacquer thinner or graffiti remover with a clean, wet rag.
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Tips & Warnings
Dispose of used rags properly--rags soaked with flammable products, such as paint thinner, are very combustible. Do not simply throw these in your household garbage and do not store them anywhere indoors--look at the directions on the product label for correct disposal.
