is there a safe and easy way to remove spray paint from a cars finish?

Question

my car has rust in the back and the previous owner spray painted the back end but it looks like crap so i wanna get the spray paint off the finish.how can i do that without having to work hard for hrs and without damaging the finish?

Answer 1

Try using rubbing compound.you can find it at any autoparts store. It may work, but your best bet is to go to an auto body shop and ask them

Answer 2

Fill a bucket with very warm, soapy water. Use a mild detergent, such as dish soap or a car-washing solution. Use a rag or dishcloth and scrub the offending paint. Depending on the vandals’ choice of paint—keep in mind that the vandalism may just be a playful hoax with easily-washable paint, for example—your problem may be solved right here. Regardless of the type of paint, if it hasn’t fully dried yet, soap, water, and elbow grease may do the trick.
Purchase some acetone, a chemical solvent that can be purchased in large bottles for big jobs but which is also found in most nail polish removers if you just need to treat a small area.
Apply acetone to a small, inconspicuously located section of the damage. Either dip a rag in the acetone to apply it or dab it on with the brush included with nail polish remover. Wipe the surface clean immediately with a clean, dry rag, and wait a minute or two.
Continue incremental acetone application on the test area. If your car’s paint becomes discolored or faded, do not apply any more acetone. If your car’s paint seems unaffected, but the spray paint remains as well, try applying some more acetone and this time rubbing the affected area a little before wiping clean with a dry rag. The spray paint may come right off on the first pass, but it may take a little scrubbing and repeated applications, especially if it is thick in spots. The clearcoat finish on most vehicles is much more durable than spray paint, so you won’t easily damage it, but controlled, incremental testing in a small area minimizes the risk of damage and ensures that any damage that does occur will be small.
Try alternate methods. If acetone doesn’t work or causes damage to the car’s finish, try using a rubbing compound, which can be purchased at any auto parts store. Use a dry, soft cloth and vigorously rub the rubbing compound on the offending paint. You might also try a slightly abrasive microfiber cloth (these can also be purchased at auto parts stores). Paint thinner, rubbing alcohol, and WD-40 are often recommended to remove spray paint, so you can try them in place of acetone, but if acetone doesn’t work, it is unlikely that these will, either. There are also some products that are marketed as being specifically formulated to remove spray paint. These can be a bit more expensive than the other options here, but by all means try them out if nothing else works. Regardless of the method you choose, be sure to first test it on a small, inconspicuous spot.
Call the body shop and the insurance agent. If all else fails, or if you’re nervous about trying to remove the paint yourself, get an estimate from a professional. He or she may be able to remove the spray paint (probably using one of the methods described here) or the car may need to be partially or entirely repainted, depending on the extent of the damage. If you carry comprehensive coverage on your vehicle, vandalism should be covered, so check your deductible and file a claim if the bill will be more than the deductible.

Answer 3

Use a delicate answer of T.S.P. that's so called trisodium phosphate. this is a Latex paint remover and grease remover. placed it on a rag,moist section,then cirular action the paint off. After eliminating use a solid rubbing compound to buff section out,examine instructions on can. Little wax you will desire to be set. TSP is on shelve at any abode Depot

Answer 4

easy off oven cleaner dont let it sit very long but it works like a charm

Answer 5

try 100%alcohol

Answer 6

did you try thinner?