Removing spray paint?

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Jun 26, 2006 | 05:33 PM

TtamNedlog

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Removing spray paint?

Any suggestions on removing fairly fresh (less than 24 hours) spray paint from my 99 white Camaro? =\ I'd prefer not to damage the clear coat.

Jun 26, 2006 | 05:39 PM

Z28-CTYHNTR

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Are you talking about a coat of spray paint, or overspray? You could probably get it off with a claybar if its just overspray.

Jun 26, 2006 | 08:02 PM

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had someone spray paint your car? happend to me over christmas break. paint thinner and some elbow grease will get it off.

Jun 26, 2006 | 08:12 PM

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Actually WD-40 should take it off if its been within 24hrs and if its a good amount of paint. If not then definatly use a claybar.

Jun 26, 2006 | 08:20 PM

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Yeah, vandalism unfortunately. Wasn't too much, and I didn't have any paint thinner but I did have mineral spirits, which did the trick with some elbow grease.

So for future reference for anybody else, mineral spirits and a towel will remove spray paint without damaging your paint/clearcoat. At least, I can't see any damage.