Get paint off

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So I recently got a cheap=o paint job at econo and against my better judgement let them tape it up instead of doing that part myself. Not I have a few areas that got painted. How would I go about getting paint off;
1) The Windshield. Heard steel wool might be an idea.
2) Plastics, for example the windshield wiper trim.
3) Weatherproofing. Like in the cracks of the doors.
4) Taillights. They didn't tape it very well around the curves.

Any suggestions would be great.
 

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Tailpipes and glass will be easy, razor blade, steel wool and possibly lacquer thinner are all you will need. Be very careful with the thinner though to not touch anything else.
 

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razor blade on the glass...if it's just a light overspray, polishing compound on the tails. may work on the plastic??? just wipe it off before it sets in.

if thick build up...your fuuk'd, lol.
 

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never get laquer thinner on any paint if its not factory....go out and get some wax/grease remover for anything not plastic + tail lights and rubbing alcohol for the rubber/plastic shit
 
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Joe, taillights, not tailpipes, but now that you mention it, they got that too. XD On the tail-lights, it's a nice thick layer. Windshield is just some light overspray no big deal. Somehow, whiplash, I don't see rubbing alcohol working, but I'll give it a go.

Thanks all for the tips!
 

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