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Old 07-13-2016, 11:20 AM
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I bought some paint thinner to try and remove some spray paint from the who spray painted my 86 f150 before I bought it and literally sprayed everything. Took me hours to get the over spray off the windows alone. Is there a better solvent to use than paint thinner for the chrome trimming around the winshields/trim/door handles?
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Fine grade steel wool is safe for glass and chrome. Get some 0000. It will be much faster than paint thinner.
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Originally Posted by joe mcmillan
Fine grade steel wool is safe for glass and chrome. Get some 0000. It will be much faster than paint thinner.
I'll give it a shot, thank you...
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Joe forgot to mention the grease, a little elbow grease that is.
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Originally Posted by GhostriderI
Joe forgot to mention the grease, a little elbow grease that is.
Haha that's to be expected with everything
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Good luck and remember....



Because we want to see the results.
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Along with the "grease", some type of liquid will also be helpful. Almost any liquid will help.
Some specific liquid may be best - I just don't recall which one. Possibly WD-40.
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Originally Posted by joe mcmillan
Along with the "grease", some type of liquid will also be helpful. Almost any liquid will help.
Some specific liquid may be best - I just don't recall which one. Possibly WD-40.


PB Blaster maybe? I mean, I already have paint thinner so using that and the steel wool might be more than enough.


Here's the only image I have at the moment as I'm at work

I'll add more after I'm finished!
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Sure - try each to see what makes the job easier.
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Nice looking truck.
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