How to wash glass from paint

Paint is the most common type of building material. Working with it means soiled glass during the repair process, dirt, dust, normal pollution, so it is not surprising that the natural question arises: how to wash the glass from paint? Removing the consequences of such work is an activity that may require both five minutes of your time or several hours. How to avoid inconvenience? How to deal with serious spots? Learn how to clean glass from paint, challenge unpleasant moments!

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How to wash the paint?

Before starting work, provide yourself with the necessary items for cleaning glass. Recommended solvents and other available tools are:

• acetone;
• refined gasoline;
• wiper;
• White Spirit;
• stationery knife;
• razor blade;
• iron;
• foil.

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How to wash paint from glass?

A suitable set of materials and the window cleaning technology itself depends entirely on the degree of contamination. Use the option most convenient for you from the below to quickly solve such an unpleasant task.

Method 1

To remove paint stains from the glass, do the following:

1. Moisten them with warm water first.
2. Using a clerical knife, carefully brush off the paint.
3. In order not to damage the glass, pay attention to the sharpness of the knife blade - it should be sharpened to the highest quality.
4. Scrape paint off the glass with sliding movements.
5. The glass will get scratched if you take off the paint in different directions. Therefore, it is recommended to slide the razor in one direction, while removing the blade after each movement from the glass.
6. Wet paint does not crumble, but is removed by layers.
7. Occasionally release the blade from adhering mass.

Before work, make sure that your cleaning tool is working - take a small piece of glass and try a knife or razor blade on it. If there is an unpleasant scratching sound made by a knife, then the blade has become dull or damaged - it must be replaced.

Method 2

To quickly clean glass of enamel, oil and other paints containing acetone, select a suitable solvent, for example white spirit, refined gasoline. If not available - replace with acetone or kerosene. These products carefully dissolve and remove contamination. All materials of this action can be purchased at hardware stores.

To properly clean the window from paint, do the following:

1. Take a cotton pad.
2. Soak in a cleaning solution.
3. Put it on the stain - after a while the paint will soften.
4. Lightly wipe away any dirt from the glass.
5. To remove residual solvent, take a damp cloth and wipe the surface of the window.

Method 3

The next option will allow you to quickly completely clear the paint from the glass. In this case, a wiper is used:

1. Apply the substance to the window surface.
2. Wait for the cleaner to soak.
3. Wipe the surface with a damp sponge.

Method 4

This option is only used for extensive paint contaminated surfaces. Large spots are removed by heat. To do this, use an iron or a building hair dryer:

1. Take a piece of foil and attach to a contaminated area.
2. Turn on the appliance and direct a stream of hot air to a dirty place.
3. With the help of high temperature, the paint becomes softer and easier to remove.

Method 5

Use a solution of ammonia - it will not only qualitatively wash the paint from the glass, but will also add gloss to the surface.

1. Dilute 1 tablespoon of 10% ammonia in 1 liter of water.
2. Take the solution, completely wet the sponge in it.
3. Wipe the glass until thoroughly cleaned.
4. Wash away any remaining solution from the window surface with water.
5. Wipe with a dry cloth.

Method 6

If you decide how to wash the paint from the windows, which have not yet had time to harden, use the effective option - the usual detergent:

1. Wet the sponge with water and soapy water.
2. Leave it for a while to allow the soap to soak.
3. Periodically wet the contaminated surface with the solution.
4. After a while, use a gentle eraser to remove any dirt from the glass.

Before washing windows from paint, it is recommended to cover the freshly painted window sill with plastic film so that the soap does not leave stains and stains on the surface.

Method 7

To wash the frames of the plastic windows well, use a detergent for dishes in the form of a powder or baking soda. It is not recommended to rub the glass itself with this compound, since the abrasive particles of the powder can scratch it.

Method 8

Use a special washing agent and a spatula:

1. Apply on stain.
2. Wait for it to dissolve the paint.
3. Once it softens, carefully remove it with a spatula.

Method 9

Remove small drops of paint using a steel ruler:

1. Wet the surface with water.
2. Scrub the spots with gentle movements.
3. Wipe off any residue with a soapy damp sponge.
4. Wipe the surface dry at the end.

Method 10

To eliminate streaks, use the abrasive side of the sponge:

1. Dampen it in paint-dissolving substances.
2. Wipe the glass with soft, circular motions.
3. Remove any remaining marks with crumpled newspapers or a dry cloth.

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Useful tips for caring for windows after repairs

• Clean the windows from paint from the inside, first of all the frames, then the glass. Take note that hot water and soap (washing powder) make the paint yellow, dull. There is a risk that the paint will crack.
• To wash the frames painted with white paint, use an aqueous solution of ammonia.
• Wash off dust and dirt with warm soapy water, then wipe with a cool solution of ammonia (1 teaspoon in a glass of water).
• Use glass cleaner as well. Dilute it with water 1: 1.
• At the end of the work, wipe the surface with a dry cloth or wrinkled paper - this gives it a shine.
• Work in protective gloves.
• After finishing work, be sure to ventilate the room, since the use of toxic liquid etheric products adversely affects the respiratory system.

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Follow the recommendations above and you will be able to quickly wash the glass from the paint with minimal effort.