Removing Christmas paint from glass

[Deleted member 2617]

hows it going guys just wanna ask on a few tips to remove the Christmas paint from a window on a shop front

Is it just with a scraper ?

 

[CHWS]

Scraper and plenty of water /emoticons/smile.png

 

[Markyboy 50]

And don't forget the extra charge

 

[albootyerbaws]

nice n wet /emoticons/wink.png

 

[Deleted member 2617]

I always get worried when using a scraper I want to try and find an alternative if I can I was looking at the plastic skrapr has anyone used one ?

 

[Natty1972]

I've got a plastic scrapper , blade chips quite easy. White spirt might help take the paint off ... I refuse to use a metal blade now . If white spirt doesn't take it off it stays on the glass .

 

[windowsurfer]

Try hot water and a degreaser, one shop that I used to have used to put paint stuff on window and it was a nightmare to try and scrub off, but they gave me some type of degreaser to spray on and came off a lot easier with a microfibre, probably just depends on what kind of paint it is.

 

[rcproperty]

we have used this stuff before on some types of paints and removal of glue

Home Strip Super Strength Degreaser 500ml - Toolstation

 

[Deleted member 2617]

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[Deleted member 2617]

It's tinted glass so I won't be using a scraper

 

[Green Pro Clean Ltd]

Is it tinted glass (if so a scraper is fine) or is it tinted film apllied to glass in which case no scraper or solvent based liquid

 

[Deleted member 2617]

Have no idea checking it Monday guy said its tinted on the inside but having a look if so what other process can I use?

 

[Green Pro Clean Ltd]

Warm soapy water and elbow grease.

Ask for the manufacturer of the paint they used as they will have blurb on their website on how to remove it safely.

 

[saran321]

You could try using some vinegar, which is easily available in the kitchen. All that you would have to do is microwave the vinegar or heat it in a small bowl. Apply some of this hot vinegar on the painted surface and allow it to soften the paint for 15-20 minutes. You can re-apply some more hot vinegar if required. You can now use a paint scrapper to remove the loosened paint. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove the traces.