does any1 know how to get wall-paint off my car?

Question

i was parking my car in my relative's house and he has a narrow parking space with pillars on both sides. i noticed it later on but i rubbed on the pillar and got the white paint from that on my bumper and also on the side mirror. my car is metallic green and so is the bumper, and now the white wall paint is on it. how do i get them off? any clue anyone? pls help. thank you so much.

Answer 1

It's really very simple. High strength alcohol. you will probably find it easier to obtain the strength you need by going to the paint section of Wal-mart or a paint store and asking for "Denatured alcohol". It will only dissolve latex based paints. But that doesn't mean you should be sloppy with it. Get a roll of blue painters tape and newspaper and mask around the latex paint. While the alcohol wont harm the automotive paint there is a slim possibility it will dull it a bit. Also be patient, you will need to rub for for probably 10 minutes before you get it all(if its say the size of your finger).

It's also probable that the friction generated by the transfer of the paint has dulled your automotive finish to some degree.
A small bottle of "polishing compound" from the auto store will do wonders. then give the whole car a good wash and wax and your all set.

~EDIT~
Ok, who's the retard who doesn't know the first thing about painting who's hitting the up and down thumbs?
The fact of the matter is you do NOT use abrasives(rubbing compounds) to remove latex paint from a car. No matter how careful you are you WILL remove some of the clear coat. And you will work yourself to death doing the damage.
As a run down on what works.

prep - sol- very well. However it is dangerous and intended for professionals only.

Oven cleaner- Amazingly well. However it is very caustic and can burn your skin, or eyes if the wind blows it back on you.

T.S.P Very well, but the slowest of the bunch. Also phosphates are bad for the environment.

Denatured alcohol- Very Well. not really good for your skin, but isn't really bad for the environment except in barrel size quantities. And its not a spray so it can't blow back on you. Just wear gloves and every things safe. Which is the Main reason I chose to give this method instead of the other chemicals that the other people listed. But they all work well and won't remove the clearcoat like the rubbing compounds will.
Rubbing compounds are made to remove scratches, which is impossible. They make the scratch go away by grinding down the clearcoat around the scratches so that the entire area is the same level. and no more scratches.

and if you don't know anything about a subject don't click the thumbs button. Leave that to the ones that do.

Answer 2

Use a mild solution of T.S.P. which is so called trisodium phosphate. It is a Latex paint remover and grease remover. Put it on a rag,wet area,then cirular motion the paint off. After removing use a good rubbing compound to buff area out,read directions on can. Little wax you should be set. TSP is on shelve at any Home Depot

Answer 3

get some rubbing compound thats safe for you paint and rub out the paint. if you cant get off by hand you will need to use a buffer

Answer 4

I fine cutting rubbing compound will work. You won't get as many scratches like you would using a heavy cutting compound.

Answer 5

Oven cleaner will loosen the paint, then you can wash it off. The cleaner will not harm your car if it is applied and immediately removed.
DO NOT use abrasive products such as steel wool scrubbing pad or sandpaper.

Answer 6

paint used outside is oil-based just so it will stand he rain and all that, Get one of those green pads used to wash dishes and some good soap.

Answer 7

car wax and a rag should do the trick. if not get rubbing compound from auto supply.

Answer 8

prep - sol

The professionals choice.

Answer 9

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