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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 06:27 AM
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yeeaaaahhhh, so I tried to apply this frost coating to one of my rear windows last night as a test. it didn't turn out all that well :-/ so, I'm assuming I can just use a razor blade to scrape this paint stuff off the windows? maybe? hopefully ? is there a better way to do it, maybe some industrial strength paint remover from home depot or something? suggestions are very welcome :-/ thanks (only me right Mark)
 
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 07:24 AM
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Is it the stuff that coats the glass or is it the stuff that etches it?
 
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 07:31 AM
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its just a clear coat kinda thing. no etching.
 
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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Whew ! You are lucky....

Not to sound stupid or obvious, but what does the manufacturer of the product say about removal?
 
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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Well, It said something about being able to remove it withsome chemical (maybeturpentine/paint thinner) for up to 8 hours after the initial spray. After that, I'm not sure because I didn't read the entire thing since I wasn't planning on removing it anyway. It's the same metallic stuff I put on my rear tire cover. It's just metal flake stuff mixed with a clear coat. It dried overnight so I didn't even think about taking it off until I saw it in daylight. It looks OK but I don't like the look as much as I thought I would and would rather just use some high-gloss wax on the windows. I'm pretty sure a razor blade will take the stuff of, just like most anything stuck to a window, I hope. If not, I can always re-coat it until it's even. Windows are generally easy to get things off of with a blade I have found, but I never tried anything like this before.
 
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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use the 3M adhesive removal spray...it won't hurt your paint, should any get on the finish...and knowing you, you're likey to .
 
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Don't ya mean, I'll like to to?

Thanks. Do they sell this kinda stuff at Home Depots/Aceor is it more of an automotive spray?
 
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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Here is a link to the stuff:

http://www.3mestore.com/62466749306.html

It doesn't say anything about paint, but I'll still look for it. I have the aerosol GooGone which I use and that stuff is great, but I would trust 3M a little more. That's what I used to take those damn warning labels off the visors that nobody believes can be done
 
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Well, I went and bought myself a scraper blade this morning since mine went lost long ago. That should help.

Hmmmm. Speaking of scrapers...........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQGLNPJ9VCE

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Dennis is probably going to ban me for this one
 
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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I should...[:@]
 



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