How to Remove Paint From UPVC Windows

When some people paint their homes they can get a little sloppy at times and get paint in the wrong place. It is not uncommon for paint to get on doors and windows. If the windows are made of UPVC the paint is fairly easy to remove.

If you have noticed spattered paint on your UPVC windows you can remove the paint in a matter of minutes. There are several things you can do to remove the paint depending on what type of paint was used.

• Put some warm water in a five-gallon bucket.  Dip a sponge into the water and rub it over the painted areas on the window. This will usually soften the paint enough to easily remove it with a dry towel. You may need to use a scraper if the paint is not coming off easily. This method will usually only work if the paint used was matte emulsion paint. 


• If a gloss paint was used you will need to use a scraper to remove the paint. Gloss paint is one of the easiest types of paint to remove from plastic, so this process should be fairly easy. Refrain from scraping too hard because you do not want to cause damage to the window.


• If neither of the above methods seems to work, apply a paint stripper on the paint. Be sure to follow the instructions on the container to prevent damage to the window. Always apply the remover to a small area of the window before doing the entire window to make sure it is safe to use.