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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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Default How to remove road paint? Help!!
so i have know idea where the paint came from or what kind of paint it is, but on the passenger side of the car near the front wheel well, theres white paint splashed on to my fender, its already dried and hard to take off..anyone have any ideas how i can remove the paint without damaging the cars paint...thanks for any help
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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go to a body shop and ask if you can steal a splash of reducer (not thinner) on a clean soft rag... should come right off..

thinner will work.. but its fairly harsh
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if the reducer doesn't work try oven cleaner. oven cleaner will take off road paint, but you have to watch how long you leave it on the paint!!
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have you tried bug/tar remover or a clay bar?
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I agree with the thinner, and a soft sponge. Be gentle with moderate elbow grease.
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go to lowes and get some pvc cleaner....no it will not hurt the paint
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