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Paint on CCTV camera lens

Hi a charity I work for has had a camera vandalised with paint unsure what type of paint was used.

Any idea of what can safely remove the paint?

Thanks

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  • cymruchris
    cymruchris Posts: 5,577 Forumite
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    edited 28 June 2020 at 8:26PM
    Is it a cctv camera in the traditional sense or a dome? Is the lens glass or plastic ? Usually traditional cameras where the lens is exposed - the surface material is glass - if it’s a decent dome - again it’ll be glass - but if it’s a budget dome it might be plastic. Paint thinners won’t affect glass - so you can use it on those - but might get a reaction if it’s plastic. Do you have a photograph of it ? 
  • cymruchris
    cymruchris Posts: 5,577 Forumite
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    Did it look like spray paint ? Typical graffiti ? 
  • GT60
    GT60 Posts: 2,375 Forumite
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    Not seen the paint but do have an image.
    The charity think it's a paint pen though.
    Can post photos till tomorrow

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  • GT60
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    Apparently the CEO cleaned the lens and is getting the CCTV installer in to check.

    But thank you for your help :) 
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