How to remove paint overspray from window trim?

[Slickone]

I bought some used replacement window trim for my mom's '94 Lumina but they have some paint on them from where the car had been re-painted (so it isn't spray paint). What's the best chemical you've found to remove it? The window trim has a layer of black (rubbery?) plastic on it, which has the paint on it.

 

[MBony]

I believe paint thinner will work.

 

[NissanGurl]

If paint thinner doesn't work you might want to try Goof Off. The thinner should do the job though.

 

[Slickone]

So if you spill paint thinner on your car, it will eat the paint? I dont think regular paint thinner will remove auto paint overspray.(?) Maybe lacquer thinner. But that might eat the plastic.

 

[her209]

Paint the whole car the same color? Some times it helps to think outside of the box.

 

[avatar08]

Use some really fine steel wool.

This is what car dealers use to take the painted price off of windshields.

Or use a razorblade to scrape it off carefully.

 

[Slickone]

Originally posted by: avatar08
Use some really fine steel wool.

This is what car dealers use to take the painted price off of windshields.

Or use a razorblade to scrape it off carefully.

Not glass. Read the OP again.

 

[rezinn]

I would use a bit of paint thinner carefully. And then wash it off. I think that stuff can ruin the molding/weatherstripping, whatever its on.

 

[Colt45]

normal paint thinner probably wont do a hell of a lot. might work.

laquer thinner will do it, but it will probably eat the moulding and fvck up your paint too
works good though.

 

[Howard]

Paint thinner doesn't do much for dried paint.

 

[SportSC4]

automotive paint right? try using a claybar and then buffing with a scratch removing compound.
you would need to be very careful as it could leave swirl marks and/or remove the clear coat if done for too long.

i had some overspray on my car and that's what i did to remove most of it (i haven't had the time to do the rest yet).

 

[Slickone]

laquer thinner - it won't be near my paint. I have the window trim off the car. But not good if it will in fact eat the plastic coating on the trim.

Originally posted by: SportSC4
automotive paint right? try using a claybar and then buffing with a scratch removing compound.
you would need to be very careful as it could leave swirl marks and/or remove the clear coat if done for too long.

i had some overspray on my car and that's what i did to remove most of it (i haven't had the time to do the rest yet).

Not paint. Read the OP again.


Some serious reading comprehension issues here.

 

[Slickone]

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[Slickone]

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[djheater]

Originally posted by: Slickone
laquer thinner - it won't be near my paint. I have the window trim off the car. But not good if it will in fact eat the plastic coating on the trim.

Originally posted by: SportSC4
automotive paint right? try using a claybar and then buffing with a scratch removing compound.
you would need to be very careful as it could leave swirl marks and/or remove the clear coat if done for too long.

i had some overspray on my car and that's what i did to remove most of it (i haven't had the time to do the rest yet).

Not paint. Read the OP again.


Some serious reading comprehension issues here.

...but they have some paint on them from where the car had been re-painted (so it isn't spray paint).

If it's painted, but it's not spray paint and it's not PAINT, WTF is it...

I'd say there's some serious WRITING issues going on here...