Paint on etched glass

janny longlegs · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:16 am Post Subject: Paint on etched glass

Can anyone help with removal of white gloss paint on etched glass doors

Diyisfun · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:23 pm Post Subject:

I assume you tried white spirit etc. If that dosnt work pick it off, how much paint is there?

sidecar_jon · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 2:43 pm Post Subject:

Use paint stripper dabbed on or brush restorer on a rag.

Nestor_Kelebay · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:14 am Post Subject:

If it's a dry oil based paint, then you'd need to use a paint stripper.

If it's an emulsion paint, then it's much easier to remove, and any strong solvent will dissolve it. If it's not a large area, then just use some nail polish remover to take it off. If you run out of that, even rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) will dissolve it. If it's a large area, then I'd buy some lacquer thinner or xylene and dissolve the emulsion with that.

Also, as stated in a previous post, try picking it off with the corner of a razor blade or with the point of a sharp knife. It may come off quite easily.