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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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How to remove spray paint? (got vandalized)

I got sprayed a few times. I used paint thinner to remove the paint and got them off, but the spray paint kinda burned the clearcoat and I can see the spots. What should I do? Wax and buff?
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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sorry man, that sucks. You can try a clay bar first. That SHOULD work. If that doesn't work, you can use quick dry laquer thinner. If you have a machine, you can try a light compound or polish. Worst case scenario, use an ultra fine wet sand paper 2500 - 3000 grit and follow with a buff.
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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Thanks! I almost forgot about claybar. I'll try that first.
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Hopefully the clay bar will do it for you. I know it's common to use on overspray in body shops.
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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claybar or try nail polish remover... that works for me and cone marks
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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Depending on the damage, a 1 to 3 step compound would take care of that, and your car will be shinning after. I have a local shop that charge 200$ for the whole work, like 4 step compound and a complete interior shampoo as well as engine clean-up, they literally spend a day on the car. You can do it yourself but, I would just drop the car and take the GF to the movie & restaurant and pick up that max after. lol
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Compound would have worked just fine i would have deff not used paint thinner!
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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Compound would have worked just fine i would have deff not used paint thinner!
thats true...you had someone put spray paint on your car too and compoud made it come right off...
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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claybar or try nail polish remover... that works for me and cone marks
what?
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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Mineral spirits might help as well.
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