Need help to remove stubborn streaks of dry white paint off the rear glass

subikero · 01-10-07, 07:45

Guys,

For some reason fairly small streaks of white paint ended up on the rear glass of my subaru. I've tried scrapping it off with razor blade, used paint thinner, bleach, stoner invisible glass cleaner, all didn't work. Should i try to polish the glass?? Or maybe use the thinner again but leave it a lot longer on the glass. What sucks is the thinner evaporates when i only put a thin coat on the paint. If i put too much the thinner liquid will just slide down and touches the paint, arrrrgh!! is there a better way?? These are very stubborn streaks of white paint on the rear glass! Or maybe its not even paint since its sooo hard to scrape off. Please help!

Ian

BigJimZ28 · 01-10-07, 07:49

a magic eraser should do the trick

Eliot Ness · 01-10-07, 07:54

If it isn't coming off with a razor blade I'd look at them very closely with a magnifying glass to make sure it is really something on the surface and not scratches in the glass.

subikero · 01-10-07, 08:01

I'm pretty sure its on the surface of the glass and not scratches because as i was trying to scrape it off initialy, some white powder became loose, and when i wipe them off with a glass cleaner, the streaks become semi transparent. But now these semi-transparent streaks are very very hard to remove, even with razor blade. I will give it a second look with a magnifying glass to make sure that they are not scratches on the glass.

Eliot Ness · 01-10-07, 08:11

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Originally Posted by subikero

.......I will give it a second look with a magnifying glass to make sure that they are not scratches on the glass.

Once you verify they are not scratches then I'd try a solvent like acetone. Try not to get any on your paint, or at least be ready to wash it off quickly if it does. You can soak a small cloth in the solvent and lay that on a streak to try and soften it up. I'm thinking it might be something like super glue if a razor blade has a hard time with it.

I've also used some stuff called Goof Off that works pretty well on some stuff. I bought it at Wal-Mart:

Valspar® Goof-Off

Good luck and let us know what you find out.

BMW335i · 01-11-07, 02:17

I would give magic eraser a shot? It has very powerful stain removing power (without chemicals).

Eliot Ness · 01-12-07, 09:17

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Originally Posted by BMW335i

I would give magic eraser a shot? It has very powerful stain removing power (without chemicals).

I love the Magic Erasers for a lot of things, but if a razor blade didn't take it off of glass I don't see how the ME would even phase it.

Diesel1 · 01-12-07, 12:25

You can also try some CLAY for sh1tz n giggles

subikero · 01-12-07, 11:16

Guys,

I just found out that the streaks are actually scratches on the glass. That is why it has been a pain to get it off. Anyway, anybody here knows a way to repair scratches on glass?? Is there a pro detailer or an auto glass shop around los angeles who do this service?? I think a glass polisher might do the trick, but i'm not sure though. Thank you for all the help suggestions guys!!

Ian

Eliot Ness · 01-13-07, 01:48

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Originally Posted by subikero

........I think a glass polisher might do the trick, but i'm not sure though. Thank you for all the help suggestions guys!!......

It kind of depends on how deep the scratches are. Eastwood makes a kit you can look at:

Eastwood Company: Auto Tools, Body Repair, Classic Car Restoration, House of Kolor Paint, Powder Coating

You might want to call around to some glass shops and see what they offer.

subikero · 01-14-07, 02:24

Thank you for all your help John. I've called quite a few local auto glass company but they do not offer scratch repair service, so i might just give this product from your link a try.

Ian