Removing paint from clear parts

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Removing paint from clear parts

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I painted some clear parts with black tinting, but I got it on too heavy so it does not look even. Is there a way to remove paint from clear pieces without damaging them?
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What paint were you using? Most acrylics can be removed with an ammonia based window cleaner.
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Model Master Enamel Black Window Tint.
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That'll require paint thinner or a dedicated paint remover like Polly Scale Easy Lift Off Remover F542143.

With using paint thinner on clear, I'd just say be gentle. It's been a while since I had to remove enamels off of clear parts.
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What about the old standby Easy Off Oven Cleaner? I've never tried it on clear parts though...don't know if it will damage the different kind of plastic.
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I've only used 2 different ways of removing oaint, Pine-sol and Simple Green. The latter is safe for clear pieces but I would not recomend Pine-Sol for clear pieces after seeing what it does to colored styrene and you should leave any pieces soaking in Simple Green for at least 2 weeks.
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Or the other old standby

Super Clean - I read someplace that it works fine on clear parts without fogging them
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Anybody here ever tried Super Clean on clear parts?
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