How To Take Acrylic Paint Off A Mirror

Hold your chosen color of spray paint about 12 in 30 cm to 18 in 46 cm away from the mirror frame for best results.

How to take acrylic paint off a mirror. A single edge razor blade has one sharp edge and the opposite edge has a metal stiffener on it. Fold a paper towel several times. You will want to use gloves when using acetone however because the chemical can dry out your skin with too much exposure. Once the paint dries a fresh color may be painted atop it such as details on a bumblebee or flowers on a flowering vine design.

If the paint is on a vertical surface such as a window hold the wet paper towel in place for at least a minute or long enough to soften the paint. Try scrubbing it with wet cloth. If you use nail polish remover you wll cloud the mirror coz it melts plastic. Apply the first coat of spray paint in short bursts.

Then soak it with warm or hot tap water. Drips splashes and over spray on the front of a mirror scrap it off with a single edge razor blade. Do not use a injector razor blade a double edge razor or a straight razor. This too will remove the paint without leaving any scratches on the surface of the mirror.

Working systematically around the frame apply a thin coat of spray paint using short light bursts. In either case apply the paints with artist s brushes or a narrow soft bristled paintbrush. Acrylic paint is easy to scrape off glass when dry but on a mirror this should not be an issue. Use cotton wool balls or cotton cloth to wipe off the paint spills.

Step 3 soak a paper towel with vinegar and use it to clean and polish your mirror. Shortyoc714 06 08 2003 09 47 pm oh ok will it still work if the paint is dry.