How to Remove Too Much Touchup Paint From a Vehicle
Touch-up paint offers a quick solution to damaged automotive paint. It fills small areas where the paint has been scratched or chipped due to minor accidents and general wear. It is common to apply more paint than necessary to patch an area, and it may need to be removed.
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Things You'll Need
- Car soap
- 2 cloths
- Scraping tool
- Cotton pad
- Nail polish remover
- Rubbing alcohol
Instructions
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Mix a capful of car soap in a small amount of water. Dip a microfiber or terry cotton cloth into the solution. These materials are gentle enough to be applied to the paint with some pressure.
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Wipe the affected surface thoroughly to remove any visible dirt or residue before application of the solvent. The majority of freshly applied touch-up paint can be removed using this method alone, but cured paint will require a stronger solution. Dry the area with a clean cloth, ensuing that no moisture remains.
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Remove the dried paint using a plastic scraper, old credit card or similar flat-edged tool. Apply minimal pressure to lift the paint in order to avoid damage to the underlying surface.
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Dampen a cotton pad with nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol. The active ingredients in these household chemicals (acetone and isopropyl alcohol) are effective solvents against small quantities of paint.
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Dab the stained area with the pad to thin the paint, then wipe the remainder using light, sweeping motions; acetone is quick to evaporate and can safely be applied to a vehicle's paint without causing harm. Clean the excess residue and chemical remains from the treated area using the soapy solution.
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