Is there anything I can do to get spray paint off my car?

Question

A few weeks ago, my white car was parked downtown and someone came by and spraypainted a silver streak down its left side. I'm glad that they didn't actually "write" anything on it, but I have limited funds and a lot of other more important work that needs to be done on my car. Is there any less expensive way to fix this than having to repaint it?

Answer 1

DONT USE NAIL POLISH REMOVER THIS WILL REMOVE YOUR ORIGINAL FINISH.
The only correct answer is to use paint thinner on a rag and gently wipe the spray paint off. After you do this fallow up with a wax because the thinner will remove any wax that is on the finish.

Answer 2

You should be able to remove the paint with a buffer. Another trick is to spray Easy Off oven cleaner on a rag, and use the rag to remove the paint. As long as you have the original factory paint on the car, you should be OK, but if the car has been repainted, it might cause further damage. Check a small area that is not too noticeable first to be sure!

Answer 3

you do not inevitably choose Primer. What you may desire to do is "best" the floor by using roughening up the floor of the paint. as quickly as you are attempting this you may flow with a coat of primer yet that still desires to be sanded (do not depart primer on the vehicle for better than an afternoon or 2 it is going to reason alot of problems). After that flow to the keep and get some vehicle high quality flat black paint and a satin sparkling coat. flow with 2 coats of the colour and sand with a great grit sand paper in between and then flow with a million-3 coats of the sparkling back sanding between each and every layer and end it off with a good carnuba wax buffing/waxing.

Answer 4

Yes, there is a rubbing compound that you can buy that could help. I would imagine you could buy it at an auto parts store, like Hi/Lo or AutoZone. Ask the clerk, I'm sure they'll help you. It'll take a lot of work, but you'll be happy I'm sure. Best of luck to you.

Answer 5

if you have a fairly new car, the orig finish is urethane with a clear coat.
the spray paint is probably lacquer or enamel paint. you can use enamel reducer or paint thinner without damaging the orig finish.
do not use compound until after the spray paint it off if you need to buff the finish to restore the shine.

Answer 6

Try a damp Mr. Clean Magic Sponge - gently rub & see if the paint starts to loosen.

Answer 7

Yes, use a solvent.... not an acid.... or rubbing compound or sandpaper..... try rubbing alcohol.... Acetone or kerosene, even gas will remove spray paint. Acetone is nailpolish remover and should do the job.

Answer 8

try just adrop of paint thinner on a ragg becarful not to use to much or it will remove the original paint on the car or you could use gas but the thinner would work better just take your time and dont rubb to hard

Answer 9

Before using any harsh chemicals or rubbing compound try remove the paint with a solvent (nail poilish remover would do).

Answer 10

I think there is a type of acid that takes it off but im really sure where to get it.