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There is nothing worse than waking up early in the morning to find your car sprayed with paint because of some crazy kids. Don’t panic! There are many methods to remove car spray paint, but the most effective are nail polish remover, paint dust remover clay, and carnauba wax.
Steps
Use acetone or nail polish remover
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Buy a bottle of acetone or nail polish remover that contains acetone. If acetone is not available, you can use nail polish remover. Nail polish remover is used to remove the outer layer of nails, and this is necessary for handling car spray paint. Any brand will work, the higher the concentration of acetone, the better. [1] X Research Source
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Pour acetone or nail polish remover onto a cloth towel. Choose a terry cloth or microfiber towel so you don’t scratch the polish or paint on your car. Towels should always be wet, so you need to add more acetone or nail polish remover when the towel starts to dry. [2] X Research Source
- Wear gloves to protect your hands from acetone or nail polish remover and paint stripping.
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Gently wipe over spray paint. Use a circular motion to remove spray paint from your car. You need to be very gentle to avoid peeling off the polish or paint of the car when cleaning the spray paint. The paint will come off the fabric when you wipe it, so you should change the towels often. [3] X Research Sources
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Wash the car after cleaning the spray paint. You need to wash the car thoroughly after cleaning the spray paint. Pay special attention to the spray stain area to clean up any paint as well as acetone or nail polish remover.
Use clay to remove paint dust
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Wash and dry the car. This is an important step to clean the dirt layer before using the clay. You can wash your car by hand or take it to an automatic car wash. Hot water and soap can also remove spray paint if it’s very new. [4] X Research Sources
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Buy dust remover clay. Dust remover clay is a corrosive ppymer that can remove everything on the surface of a car’s paintwork without scratching or damaging the car. There are many types of paint dust remover clays, including Detailer’s Pride Clay. [5] X Research Source Meguiar’s Smooth Surface Clay Kit is another option, which includes a spray solution (you can use it as a lubricant for clay), wax, and a microfiber towel. [6] X Research Sources
- Paint remover clay is available at auto parts stores.
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Knead clay. You only need a small piece of clay, flat about the size of your palm, so a freshly purchased clay bar can be cut in half to use. Seal the clay in a zippered plastic bag and place in a bucket or bowl of warm water to warm up for easy kneading. Knead half a stick of clay in the palm of your hand and shape it into a flat cake. [7] X Research Sources
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Spray lubricant. The lubricant works to let the clay slide over the paint stain instead of sticking to the paint. Shake the spray bottle and spray on the clay and paint stains on the car. Use a lot of lubricating solution so that the clay does not stick to the surface of the car. [8] X Research Sources
- Clay lubricants are available at auto parts stores.
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Rub the clay on the spray paint. Place the clay in the palm of your hand, avoiding the fingertips. Rub the clay back and forth as if you were rubbing soap on your skin. Continue scrubbing the spray paint until clean. [9] X Research Source
- When the clay is dirty, fold it and re-shape it into a clean piece of clay.
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Wipe off remaining traces. Use a microfiber cloth to clean the clay marks on the car. Gently rub over the area just treated with clay. [10] X Research Source
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Car polishing. The clay scrubbing process removes the old wax from the car’s surface, so it’s important to wax to protect and restore the shine of the car’s polish. Use the waxing tool or sponge sold with the wax to rub the car’s surface in a circular motion. [11] X Research Source
Use carnauba wax
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Buy carnauba liquid wax. Products like Butter Wet Carnauba Wax contain carnauba oil that can dissolve spray paint. This wax will not scratch or damage the glossy paint on the car’s surface, but only clean the spray paint stuck on it. You can find liquid carnauba wax at auto parts stores or online. [12] X Research Source
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Pour wax onto the sponge. Pour plenty of wax onto a sponge or soft cloth. Add extra during cleaning and don’t be afraid to use too much wax, as the amount of wax needs to be sufficient to dissolve the paint. [13] X Research Source
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Rub the sponge over the spray paint. Rub the sponge over the area to be cleaned with strong force and a circular motion. Be sure to scrub all of the spray paint and any drops of paint on the vehicle’s surface. Replace the sponge with a new one or flip it over once the underside is covered with paint. [14] X Research Source
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Wipe off the wax. After removing the spray paint, you need to wipe the wax off the surface of the car. Use a microfiber cloth to rub the waxed surface on the car with small circles. [15] X Research Source
Advice
- Remove spray paint as soon as possible, as the longer it is exposed to the sun, the harder it is to remove the spray paint.
- If the windshield is also sprayed with paint, you can easily clean it with acetone and a razor blade.
Warning
- Do not use abrasive products such as cleaning compounds, as they will damage the paintwork of the vehicle.
- Whichever method you choose, it’s a good idea to try it out first in a hidden part of the vehicle.
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