Paint on the plexiglass

[togaflyer]

I just finished painting the inside of my doors. During the process, I did not notice the tape lifting along the edge, and now I have paint and clear coat on a couple of spots on the plexiglass. Anyone out there with a magic removal process. Thanks.

[rocketman1988]

Don't use any acetone based solvent...

[rvbuilder2002]

Start with denatured alcohol (the sooner after painting the better).

Soak with a saturated rag for a bit, then try and rub it off.

[Rupester]

Lacquer thinner works great and will not attack the plastic.
When vandals broke into my hangar and spray painted obscenities on my canopy, lacquer thinner took it off quickly and left no visible sign of the removal process.

[9GT]

I got some on mine also and used a Magic Sponge and Goo Gone. Worked great.

[Tbone]

Use lacquer thinner at your own risk! If it is just a light mist of overspray I would use some denatured alcohol. You may even use a clay bar from the parts store. It will remove most overspray with a little soap lube.

[cajunwings]

Some of the pro paint shops use Mothers aluminum polish and similar products to remove paint overspray from various surfaces including plex. This probably works better a day after vs a week after. I would start in a inconspicuous place.

Don Broussard

RV9 Rebuild in Progress
57 Pacer

[DougZetting]

I would suggest doing some more research on what to use, maybe check with a plexiglass manufacturer on what to use. I used simple green to clean overspray off a plexiglass skylight and the damage took 6 months to a year to really be visible. Cost my insurance company 17 grand. It was a huge skylight!

[rocketman1988]

Beware...some versions of this product do not react well with aluminum...

[sf3543]

I have also had to do this.
First tape off the good paint so you dont damage it. Blue painters tape or black elevtrical tape both work well for this
You can try the alcohol first. I always start with isopropol alcohol and then denatured alcohol if the first doesnt work.
If you still need something more, try Novus plexi polish.
Novus 1 is like milk and mainly cleans and polishes.
Novus 2 is for removing minor scratches and should remove any paint. Then follow that up with the Novus 1 if you want.
I use the Novus 1 as an everyday plexi cleaner and it works quite well for me.
Good luck.