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• Advice
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There's nothing worse than waking up early in the morning and seeing your car smudged with paint because of some weird kids. Don't panic! There are many ways to remove car spray paint, but the best ones are nail polish remover, paint dust remover clay, and carnauba wax.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Use acetone or nail polish remover

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   Buy a bottle of acetone or a nail polish remover that contains acetone. If you don't have acetone, you can use nail polish remover. Nail polish removers are used to remove the outer layer of the nail, and this is essential for handling car sprays. Any brand can be used, the higher the acetone concentration, the better.

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   Pour acetone or nail polish remover into the cloth. Choose ruffled cotton or microfiber towels so you don't scratch the polish or paint on your car. The towels should always be wet, so you may need to add more acetone or nail polish remover when the towels start to dry.
   • Wear gloves to protect the skin of your hands from acetone or nail polish remover and wire polish.

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   Gently wipe on the spray paint. Use a circular motion to remove spray paint from your car. You need to be very gentle with your hands to avoid peeling off the polish or paint of your car when cleaning the spray paint. The paint will let off the cloth when wiping, so change the towels often.

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   Wash the car after cleaning the spray paint. You need to wash your car thoroughly after cleaning the spray paint. Pay particular attention to the sprayed area to remove any paint stains as well as acetone or nail polish remover. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Use clay to remove paint dust

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   Wash and dry the car. This is an important step for removing dirt before using clay. You can wash your car by hand or take it for automatic washing. Hot water and soap can also remove spray paint if it's very new.

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   Buy clay for dust removal. Dust removal clay is a corrosive polymer that can remove anything on the painted surface of a vehicle without scratching or damaging the vehicle. There are a variety of clays that remove paint dust, including Detailer's Pride Clay. Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit is another option that includes a spray solution (you can use it as a lubricant for clay), wax and microfiber towels.
   • Paint dusting clay can be found in auto parts stores.

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   Kneading clay. You only need a small, flat, palm-sized piece of clay, so the new clay stick can be cut in half to use. Cover the clay in a zippered plastic bag and place it in a bucket or bowl of warm water to warm it up for easy kneading. Knead half of the clay in your palm and squeeze it into a flat piece of cake.

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   Spray lubrication solution. Lubricants are used to let the clay slide over the paint stain instead of the paint. Shake the spray bottle and spray it on the clay and paint stain on the car. Use plenty of lubricant to prevent the clay from sticking to the surface of the vehicle.
   • Clay lubricants are available at auto parts stores.

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   Rub the clay over the spray paint. Place the clay in the palm of your hand, avoiding the fingers. Rub the clay vigorously back and forth as you rub soap against your skin. Continue rubbing the spray paint until it is clean.
   • Once the clay becomes dirty, fold it and squeeze it into clean clay.

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   Wipe off any remaining traces. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe off the dirt on the car. Gently rub the area with the clay.

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   Car polish. Rubbing clay removes the old wax from the car's surface, so it's important to polish it to protect and restore the shine of the polish. Use a wax scrub or sponge supplied with the wax to rub the surface of the vehicle in a circular motion. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Use carnauba wax

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   Buy liquid wax carnauba. Products like Butter Wet Carnauba Wax contain carnauba oil that dissolves the spray paint.This wax will not scratch or damage the gloss paint on the surface of the vehicle, but only clean the spray paint on it. You can find liquid carnauba wax at auto parts stores or online.

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   Pour the wax into the sponge. Pour a lot of wax into a soft cloth or sponge. Pour more into the cleaning process and don't be afraid to use too much wax, as the amount of wax needs to be enough to dissolve the paint.

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   Rub the sponge over the spray paint. Rub the sponge over the area to be cleaned with strong force and rotate. Be sure to rub all the spray paint and any paint drops on the vehicle's surface. Replace the sponge with a new one or turn the other side when the paint is filled with the underside.

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   Wipe off the wax. After removing the spray paint, you need to wipe off the wax from the car's surface. Use a microfiber cloth to rub the waxed surface of the car in small circles. advertisement

Advice

• Get rid of spray paint as soon as possible, because the longer you stay in the sun, the harder it is to remove the spray paint.
• If the window is also sprayed with paint, you can easily clean it with acetone and razor blades.

Warning

• Do not use corrosive products such as cleaning agents, as they will damage the vehicle's paint finish.
• Whichever method you choose, you should try it out first on a blind spot.