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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by flathead okie, Apr 29, 2012.

  1. flathead okie
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    Does etching primer etch the glass?
    I've tried laquer thinner and brake fluid and a razor scraper to try to get the primer of the glass.
    The PO sprayed the primer 10 yrs ago and didn't fully mask the glass. :mad:
    Any ideas??
     
  2. BIG-JIM
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    Acetone or brake fluid will take it off. Just be careful as it will take off all your paint.
     
  3. flathead okie
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    I've already tried thinner and brakefluid with a razorblade scrapper. This has been on there @ 10 yrs.
    Anyone have any other suggestions. I'd hate to buy all the glass new.
     
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  5. 34toddster
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    Thinner and 0000 steel wool, if that doesn't work use a hammer and start over!
     
  6. flathead okie
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  7. 28TUDOR
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    I used thinner and gray scotch brite.
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  8. CutawayAl
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    Etching glass requires a period of exposure to a strong acid. I doubt the glass is visibly etched. While the primer may be on there really well, I believe it can be chipped off with some effort and either a sharp scraper or fresh single edged razor blade.

    Scotch-brite can make visible scratches in glass. To a lesser degree steel wool can too.
     
  9. al bundy
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    jasco aircraft paint remover ,,,only on the glass
     
  10. Crankhole
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    If you have pits in your glass, the primer may be sitting below the surface making it harder to get it off. Otherwise, get a sharper razor blade.
     
  11. Ned_Gob
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    3M™ Glass Polishing Compound 60150 ?
     
  12. Goof Off?

    MEK, lacquer thinner, steel wool and whatever else you can through at it.
     
  13. yetiskustoms
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    Lacquer thinner ans a razor blade
     
  14. Clay bar ? Idk if it will work but its worth a shot if a razor blade won't get it.
    Glass polisher
     
  15. Roger Walling
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    DO NOT USE GRAY SCUFF PAD!!!

    The clay bar will also damage it.

    A razor blade will do it if applied correctly. Steel wool will remove any small amounts of it.
    Etch primer does have phosphoric acid in it, so it may have etched the glass a little if it were applied heavy enough.
     
  16. flathead okie
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    Thanks, now I have a few options...........the last being a BFH and starting over $$$$
     
  17. Doc Squat
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    Shotgun? Just kidding! You going to make the Stray Kat 500?
     
  18. BarryA
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    AFAIK glass would only be etched by flouric (sp?) acid. Doubt that you'd find that in paint. Mechanical means (can scratch the glass though) or careful use of paint stripper or solvent.
     

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