Acrylic paint is a popular choice for many DIY projects, but it can be tricky to remove from glass surfaces once it dries. While small paint splatters might be easy to clean, getting rid of dried acrylic paint from windows, mirrors, or glass bottles requires extra care. Using the wrong tools or harsh chemicals can scratch or dull the glass. In this guide, you’ll find safe and effective methods to remove acrylic paint from various glass surfaces — from windows and car glass to vases and palettes. Whether you’re dealing with a few drops or a fully painted glass surface, here’s how to get it clean without causing damage.
How to Remove Acrylic Paint from Glass
Removing acrylic paint from any glass is more complicated than removing it from any surface. Because glass can be scratched if sanded. Also, removing acrylic paint from the glass with some chemicals can cause the glass to fade.
Removing a few drops of acrylic paint from a window or glass is easy. However, removing acrylic paint with a large surface from the mirror is time-consuming and costly. Here are the methods you can use to remove acrylic paint from glass:
1-Cellulosic Thinner (Lacquer Thinner)
Lacquer thinner can remove acrylic paint on glass. To do this, wet a cloth with lacquer thinner and wipe the acrylic paint off the glass. Use another solvent, as it can be difficult on large areas.
2-Acetone
Acetone is an excellent paint remover. It can remove all types of paint. You can use acetone to remove a few drops of acrylic paint from glass. Put a few drops of acetone on a cloth and rub the acrylic-painted glass.
3-Alcohol
If you have alcohol in your home, you can use it to remove a few drops of acrylic paint from glass or mirrors. Alcohol can clean acrylic paint, mainly freshly applied acrylic paint. However, alcohol is no more effective than acetone, paint remover, and cellulosic thinner for removing paint stains from glass.
4-Paint Remover
Paint remover is a good remover for removing all types of paint. You can also use it to remove acrylic paint from glass. It is especially suitable for large windows and glass. However, when buying a paint remover, ensure it is ideal for glass.
Removing Acrylic Paint from Glass with Paint Remover
- If it is a glass window, tape the frames with paper tape.
- Apply the paint remover to the glass with a piece of wood or a bristle brush.
- Wait half an hour for the paint remover to soak into the acrylic paint on the glass.
- Scrap the softened acrylic paint with a spatula that will not scratch the glass.
- If not all of the acrylic paint is removed, repeat the process. (Related articles: How to remove acrylic paint from plastic, how to remove spray paint from plastic?)
How to Remove Acrylic Paint from Windows
Tape the window edges with paper tape. Apply the paint remover to the entire window. Wipe off the paint remover after half an hour. After the acrylic paint is completely removed from the window, wash the whole window with soapy water.
How to Remove Acrylic Paint from Glass Bottles
If the bottle or the painted area is small, you can use acetone to remove the acrylic paint from the glass bottle. You should use a paint remover if a large bottle is completely painted with acrylic paint. After removing all the acrylic paint from the glass, wash the bottle.
How to Remove Acrylic Paint from Car Windows
You can use cologne, acetone, and paint remover to remove acrylic paint from car windows. However, if there is a vinyl coating on the car windows, acetone and paint remover can damage them.
How to Remove Acrylic Paint from Glass Vase
You can use acetone and paint remover to remove acrylic paint from a glass vase.
How to Remove Acrylic Paint from Glass Palette
You can get rid of acrylic paint on the glass pallet with cellulosic thinner and paint remover.
How to Remove Acrylic Paint Pen from Glass
You can use acetone and cologne to remove the acrylic paint pen from the glass.
