Subject: Re: IML: Removing paint from a light lens From: Christopher H <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>You might want to try a product called Goo Gone available at (hardware/home improvement stores) if the paint's not been on there for too long, or maybe mineral spirits (which still might damage the plastic but won't be as harshas lacquer thinner).
Check the ingredients in the Goo Gone before use. If it's what I think it is, it contains a high proportion of Xylene, which is a *very* aggressive solvent. I'd test anything with xylene in it on a tiny spot to see what happens, first.
Better idea: Is it a smooth lens (versus one with a fluted surface)? Then just try polishing compound on a terrycloth washcloth (or even a toothbrush), or perhaps a scratch-remover type of wax product. Any mildabrasive like that should be able to remove the paint (with a decent amount of rubbing) without harming the lens. Might even freshen up the lens nicely!
There's a product out there called Novus plastic polish available at some hobby type stores. It comes on three grades (coarse, medium, fine), and should take ant scratches you cause off of flat plastic. Takes a good bit of time, though. -Kle.
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