What's the best way to remove paint from window glass?
Thank you so much in advance!
Aimee
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Designs by BSB on Jul 07, 2012a very clean/new razor blade or scraper! they sell them just for this in the paint asileHelpful Reply
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Lauren Z on Jul 07, 2012I just cleaned some VERY old windows for a craft project and used a product called Goof Off. It softens even the oldest paint and then you can wipe and/or scrape it right off. Definitely do this with windows open and lots of ventilation -- the fumes are strong. We also used this to remove 30+ year old paint from our wood floors when we pulled up the carpet -- came right off and didn't damage the wood!Helpful Reply
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Thistlewood on Jul 07, 2012I'm with Becky....I use a brand new razor blade!Helpful Reply
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Peggy B on Jul 07, 2012Buy single edge razor blades or go to your local home store. They have small tools with razor edging that work great and also have replaceable blades.Helpful Reply
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Sixteenfourteen on Jul 07, 2012Thanks all! I really appreciate the advice: Goof Off and a razor/scraper sounds like the best bet!Helpful Reply
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Kim N on Jul 07, 2012I use a straight edge razor blade and window cleaner. Comes right off.Helpful Reply
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Bernice H on Jul 07, 2012Me too!Helpful Reply
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Joy2Journey on Jul 07, 2012Me three :)Helpful Reply
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Dan M on Jul 07, 2012I normally replace each pane of glass after painting. No messy cleanup.Helpful Reply
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Susan L on Jul 07, 2012Don't use the goof off next to the painted edge, you will ruin the paint.Helpful Reply
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Rhoda S on Jul 07, 2012My husband is an artist so I use turpentine and a strait edge razorHelpful Reply
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Raymond G on Jul 07, 2012Hand grenades, if that doesn't work try the blade idea.Helpful Reply
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Susan L Bascom on Jul 07, 2012I always use a razor blade and it works great...Helpful Reply
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Betty M on Jul 07, 2012RAZOR BLADE. Let the paint dry, then gently scape off the paint with a razar blade. Then wipe with glass cleaner and your done. Don't push too hard so as not to break the glass and avoid scratching it.Helpful Reply
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B on Jul 07, 2012A razor blade and window cleaner- just be gentle.Helpful Reply
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Irene Compean T on Jul 07, 2012Use the razor blade to cut down on glass, next to the frame so the debri (paint) comes off clean from the frame. If not the debri might be jagged coming off the frame. I hope this makes sense.Helpful Reply
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Patricia L on Jul 07, 2012Razor blade scraper,after cutting next to the frame.Helpful Reply
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Darla P on Jul 07, 2012i wash windows for a living. the secret is to use soapy water make sure the window is WET or you scratch the glass. Then use a very sharp razor like the loose ones they sell at hardware stores. They also sell a blade holder tool which is a great idea. Scrape off and the rewet and squeggee off.Helpful Reply
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Elaine G on Jul 07, 2012Use a dull razor blade at a slanted angle so not to scratch the glass, but this works best. Can even smooth out the edging on the frame with the blade.Helpful Reply
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Mary S on Jul 07, 2012Use the scraper thing that a razor blade fits into, the old fashioned razor blade. This is the only way to do it easily. Comes right off and blade gets in the corners.Helpful Reply
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Judy H on Jul 07, 2012Razor blade--best if you get a little holder and one-sided blades to go in it. It will save your fingers.... signed gnarled fingers from way too much hand work in house renovation...Helpful Reply
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Linda L on Jul 07, 2012I'm with everyone else.....blade it. And tell hubby to use painters tape next time he paints a window with panes. It takes less time to tape it off than it does to blade the results of a non taped window.Helpful Reply
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Betty W on Jul 07, 2012Yep, razor blade scraper.Helpful Reply
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Sharron W on Jul 07, 2012It's unanimous! Use a razor blade scraper! LOLHelpful Reply
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Molly Q on Jul 07, 2012I'm a stained glass artist... the best tool I have found is the finest steel wool. I think it's 0000. Located at your nearest Hardware Store. ( No water needed)Helpful Reply
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John T on Jul 07, 2012I kinda like to paint a little onto the glass as well, on older windows where the putty is starting to shrink. It helps seal the wood and putty to the glass, and the cleanup is a task, but worth the effort. Blue tape helps.Helpful Reply
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Ginny G on Jul 07, 2012Hand the HUB's a razor blade and show him the window, then you go shopping. :)Helpful Reply
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Carol M on Jul 07, 2012Yep, a razor blade. And I do this on purpose. I think it's much easier to scrape off than tape.Helpful Reply
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Jana on Jul 08, 2012I have a pile of old window frames and they all have lots of paint on the panes, the way I remove the paint is to use a razor blade slanted at an angle, also be sure to put the blade into one of those holders~you don't want to cut yourself.Helpful Reply
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Nancy B on Jul 08, 2012I'm with Carol M, the razor is easier than taping foe meHelpful Reply
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Jan T on Jul 08, 2012use a razor. it works better than anythig elseHelpful Reply
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Jim Ginas on Jul 08, 2012HOW I use a razor: **** BE CARFEFUL NOT to put too much pressure on the blade. Slight angle and slow and easy! Slice along the edge of the window to glass (right along the caulk material), THEN SCRAPE the paint toward the edge. It should make it easy to vacuum off the glass (easier then pulling it pieces at a time.) ** I've painted intentfully W/O tape to see if it was just as much time NOT to use painters tape, but use THAT time to scrape, but I've painted LOTS of windows to know that its easier for me to tape, then paint, then after removing the tape, just a tiny bit of tape to scrape.Helpful Reply
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Cindy F on Jul 08, 2012Take a utility knife and trim around the inside of the window panes so when you remove the paint with a razor or even the utility knife works great you won't remove the paint on the wood.1 marked as helpful Reply
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Susan G on Jul 08, 2012I'm with the rest ! Use a razor blade. It comes off better than anything else I've tried.Helpful Reply
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Sandy S on Jul 08, 2012Spray glass cleaner and then while wet use a straight edge razor blade. Always work with a wet surface or you can scratch the glass.Helpful Reply
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Esther D on Jul 08, 2012we are all in agreement re the razor solution...Also one can use vaseline as a pre-empt with one's fingerHelpful Reply
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Sharron W on Jul 08, 2012@Ginny G I like the way you think Girl! HaHaHAHelpful Reply
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Tammy T on Jul 08, 2012Use a paint scrapper. Its a cheap tool that uses a straight razer blade (comes with the tool) You can get them at any hardware store and most grocery storesHelpful Reply
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Sixteenfourteen on Jul 09, 2012Thank you SO much, everyone! Your advice was so helpful! I posted on my blog about the paint removal project, and my new status as a "Hometalk Fangirl." http://sixteenfourteen.weebly.com/2/post/2012/07/how-to-remove-paint-from-window-glass-hometalk-fangirl.htmlHelpful Reply
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Diana Deiley on Mar 02, 2016I use a small blade scraper, and it always works well. Afterwards I clean the window with glass cleaner and paper towels. I wouldn't use anything that might affect the paint. Best of luck.Helpful Reply
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Glenda Pino on Oct 01, 2016I think men do this type job on purpose sometimes, then we won't ask them to do things! Let him clean it, he won't make that mistake again.Helpful Reply
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Judy H on Oct 02, 2016Single edge razor blades--the traditional choice and it works. They are often put INTO window scrapers so they are easier to hold. Follow Diana Deiley's advice.Helpful Reply
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Jag13930400 on Oct 29, 2016A razor blade held at an angle to the glass is the best way to remove paint. I NEVER tape off my glass any more. The razor is faster, cleaner, and doesn't leave a tape film (and is cheaper!) One important tip: Take the razor tip or a sharp pointed knife and cut the paint where the paint leaves the surface and touches the glass. Get as close to the painted surface as you dare. Then, when you scrape the paint off the glass, it leaves a "clean" edge next to the painted surface. Looks as though you DID tape it! :)Helpful Reply
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