overspray on clear plastic

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overspray on clear plastic

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hi all,

i was airbrushing my clear cockpit glass for my colonial viper and i have some overspray on it. does anyone know the best way to remove it now that it has dried on?
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toothpaste-the gritty kind-and a soft rag.
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If toothpaste doesn't work try Novus plastic polish. You'll need to Future the canopy afterward.

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If it's acrylic, a little Windex w/ammonia on a q-tip will take it off w/o an issue.
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Kylwell wrote:If it's acrylic, a little Windex w/ammonia on a q-tip will take it off w/o an issue.
is there a UK version of windex....?
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Try Windolene.
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