BNixon Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Hey friends, I am renovating a Greenleaf Pierce dollhouse and I don't care for the cross-hatched (painted?) etching on the window film. Does anyone know how to remove this without damaging the window film? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I can't think of a solvent that would take off the paint and not fog the film. Hopefully someone else will know. I would try rubbing gently with a smooth wooden stick, like a rounded-end popsicle or skinny stick, to see if it will scrape off without scratching the film. I would put a piece of cardboard behind the window for support while doing this, and I'd test at the edge of the window. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNixon Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 thanks friend, I'll try that! I tried acetone and it made the film foggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Solvents and most super glues will fog the windows. You do know you can use flat clear acetate packaging to make replacement windows. I was rehabbing a Pierce when we moved and it was destroyed in the move. I managed to destroy all the windows and doors disassembling it (originally built with hot glue) so I made all new windows and doors for it, and for the front door I made a single door with a "stained glass" insert and matching side lights. Barbara, I hope you'll post an introduction in the Newcomers' Forum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNixon Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 awesome, thanks Holly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I made new windows. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seirra Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) I was able to successfully remove the pre-painted lines on the windows to the conservatory addition kit by Real Good Toys using "Goof-Off". It took quite a bit of rubbing, & you have to apply the goof off liberally & continually fold over the paper towel to a fresh spot, the paint will smear around a bit at first (which I left some of this on there intentionally to help create the look of old dirty, clouded windows) but it will wipe clean eventually & doesn't create the same fogging effect as what super glue etc. would. 😉 (Note- the windows would be more clear after doing this- I also added some grey paint to further age the panes) Edited August 8, 2021 by Seirra Photo added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogster Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 I wouldn't bother, you can get clear acetate from amazon really cheap. Not worth the headache of trying to remove the lines to save a few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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