Graffiti removal from glass

[Craig]

I am going to do a job this Fri trying to remove graffiti from the glass on a Circle K store. Anyone have experience or done this successfully in the past? What did you use?

Thanks.

[jon chapman]

should be able to get it with a razor blade I would think. thats how you do paint overspray. make sure you keep the window wet, to avoid scratching.

[squirtgun]

Yeah,what Jon said.

Take your time and keep plenty of new blades on hand.

[James]

Keep it wet and soapy- Less friction the better- 4 to 6 inch blade- and remove the debrie with a piece of card board - swipe it through after scraping- this removes crap on blade- Blade work better- sharper not dull- good blade=======

[newlook]

Razor blade is the way to go on glass...

[One Tough Pressure]

Only push the razor one way, do not go back and forth.

[Adrian]

I have an auto account, that buys from auctions and they always mark on the windshields and glass with the yellow grease pencils. Pressure will not take off the writing. I have had great success with a product called goo gone. about 2.00 a bottle.
I don't know how large your work area is but this stuff works great and has about a 20 second dwell time squirted directly on the area. I use a plastic bristle (stiff) brush and it breaks it right up. It may take a little longer to break up paint. It may be worth a try and save you some time verses all that scraping. Plus there is nothing worse than a deep cut from a razor blade. Hope this helps.

[RyanH]

Throw some acetone on a rag and wipe it off. Follow with some glass cleaner and a clean rag. Wear gloves definitely (and a respirator if you're into that kind of thing).

[PLD]

Originally Posted by One Tough Pressure

Only push the razor one way, do not go back and forth.

I sense a learning opportunity. Why not push and pull?

[Scott Stone]

What kind of graffiti is it? I have my own ultra secret blend of chemicals that I use for graffiti removal on just about everything. Seems to work for most stuff.

Carburetor cleaner from Walmart. .93 cents a can. I buy it 24 cans at a time, adn I do not have a truck with a carburetor.

Scott

[squirtgun]

Originally Posted by pldoolittle

I sense a learning opportunity. Why not push and pull?

Pulling back is a sure fire way to scratch the glass.

[Craig]

Thanks for the help.

Crizagg.