How to remove spray paint? (got vandalized)

IHAVEA2KMAXIMA · 11-20-2008, 07:23 PM

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?

goathead · 11-20-2008, 08:03 PM

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.

IHAVEA2KMAXIMA · 11-21-2008, 09:17 AM

Thanks! I almost forgot about claybar. I'll try that first.

goathead · 11-21-2008, 09:41 AM

Hopefully the clay bar will do it for you. I know it's common to use on overspray in body shops.

Drockb418 · 11-21-2008, 11:02 PM

claybar or try nail polish remover... that works for me and cone marks

doublea · 11-23-2008, 07:37 AM

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