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Old 02-28-2012, 11:41 AM
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Default Overspray on plexi

Anyone know if there is a method to remove a bit of paint overspray on plexi that has been on for a few years? That is, without screwing up the plexi?

Search revealed nada...
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Old 02-28-2012, 11:51 AM
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I've used mineral spirits (varsol, etc.) successfully in the past, but try it on an inconspicuous area or scrap to be sure.
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Old 02-28-2012, 02:16 PM
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Love my Nuvus plexi polish system, taking off overspray myself right now. The #3 will definitely take it off, maybe even #2. Then finish with the polish. It's wipe on, wipe off easy.

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Old 02-28-2012, 09:07 PM
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Ive used Flitz on a 1967 C-172 with over spray on the plexi and several other projects and cleaned and polished great.

http://www.flitz.com/
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Old 09-08-2012, 06:14 AM
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Default Cleaning windshield that has paint overspray

I have a little paint overspray and 3M spray adhesive on my windshield. What is the best product to use to remove it without damaging the windshield.
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Old 09-08-2012, 06:37 AM
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I know I am probably going to get shot down for saying this, but I used acetone to clean off sticky stuff. Naturally, I tested on a piece of scrap first and found no adverse effects. So I used some to remove the residue and then immediately finished the area with some plexiglass polish.

It's not something I would use routinely but it seems to work. I know there are all sorts of horror stories about using acetone or MEK anywhere near perspex. Perhaps the current VANS product is something more resilient.....
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Old 09-08-2012, 11:27 AM
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I have a little paint overspray and 3M spray adhesive on my windshield. What is the best product to use to remove it without damaging the windshield.
Per Geoff's recommendation I used PPG DT-870 to remove the Lord adhesive. It worked well. I suspect it will remove the overspray as well.

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Old 09-08-2012, 08:06 PM
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I have a bottle of cleaner that I ordered from Aircraft Spruce in the hangar I will give you to see if it works for your adhesive if you want it.
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I have a bottle of cleaner that I ordered from Aircraft Spruce in the hangar I will give you to see if it works for your adhesive if you want it.
I was told/read that Mineral Spirits is the best for cleaning that type of stuff off of plexi. Will not harm or craze the plastic.
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Old 09-10-2012, 11:13 AM
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"Cleaning And Use Of Liquids
For general cleaning use Dawn dishwashing liquid or equivalent and water followed by a clear
water rinse. To prevent water spots, blow dry with compressed air or wipe dry with soft cotton
flannel. Plexus, Sprayaway #848 Industrial Plastic Cleaner, or All Clear can also be used for day
to day cleaning. Grease, oil, tape residue, etc. may best be removed with Mineral spirits, refined
kerosene, white gasoline, naphtha, or isopropyl alcohol. Wash approved solvents off of canopy
with Dawn dishwashing liquid and water. It is best to avoid using products that are not specifically
formulated for acrylics on your canopy such as Rain-X or Lemon Pledge."

http://vansaircraft.com/pdf/Acrylic_...ndow_Hints.pdf
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