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Posted: 1/19/2021 3:48:31 AM EDT

So far WD40 doesn't do it. Happened at 10:50 and it's 3am now. It'll be completely dry by the time i get a different solvent.

Out of mineral spirits and lacquer thinner seems like it will be too strong.
Kerosene?

Posted: 1/19/2021 3:53:48 AM EDT

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So far WD40 doesn't do it. Happened at 10:50 and it's 3am now. It'll be completely dry by the time i get a different solvent.

Out of mineral spirits and lacquer thinner seems like it will be too strong.
Kerosene?

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pics? wax and grease remover maybe

Posted: 1/19/2021 3:56:03 AM EDT

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I suspect anything that will remove it will also damage the clear coat.

Posted: 1/19/2021 3:57:27 AM EDT

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How to Remove Spray Paint from a VANDALIZED Car

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WihpfXxGOBo

Skip to 4:30

Posted: 1/19/2021 4:01:14 AM EDT

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4000 grit and a buffing wheel. Who is that one guy that has lots of painting experience

Posted: 1/19/2021 4:01:33 AM EDT

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Insurance?

Posted: 1/19/2021 4:06:17 AM EDT

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Gasoline

Quicker the better

Posted: 1/19/2021 4:10:47 AM EDT

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Good luck!

Posted: 1/19/2021 4:12:46 AM EDT

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Insurance?

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liability. It's my somewhat clean beater

Posted: 1/19/2021 4:21:50 AM EDT

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Thanks man, good vid

Posted: 1/19/2021 8:07:12 AM EDT

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So...can we at least know what's on it?

I'd probably have very carefully tried citrasolve.

ETA: not accusing OP of using cocaine and knocking up his side chick, just one of the first funny white vandalized car pics I found.

Posted: 1/19/2021 8:21:43 AM EDT

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Backstory motherfucker! You ever heard of it?

(In Sam Jackson voice over)

Posted: 1/19/2021 8:26:33 AM EDT

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Need to find out what type of paint it is. Enamel isn't hard to remove with the right solvent, laqquer can be harder, water base, you won't touch it with the wrong solvent but the right one will get it off no problem. Hit up a real auto paint store.

Posted: 1/19/2021 8:27:58 AM EDT

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You need to get out of Toledo. Lived there forv10 years, moved out and havent regretted it once.

Posted: 1/19/2021 8:29:32 AM EDT

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Mineral Sprits are what I used to get paint off of my wifes car. She hit a red post when she went to fill up her tires.

It only took a second and it came right off. It did dull the surface a little but I used Mcguires polish and it Shined right back up

Posted: 1/19/2021 9:53:14 AM EDT

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Dot3 Brake fluid and kitchen scrubby pad.
My car actually never looked better when i was done

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:00:32 AM EDT

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Former used car guy.

We used to us Easy-Off oven cleaner.

Try to use it in a small inconspicuous spot first.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:01:35 AM EDT

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Ban this guy for trying to mislead people into destroying their cars

ETA - The video above is the correct way to do it. I recommend using a quality polish followed by a coat of wax since the thinner strips everything off the clear coat.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:07:34 AM EDT

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I have had good luck using Heet (The methanol type) to remove spray paint.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:10:44 AM EDT

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Mineral spirits. Turned my white truck white again after it was stolen and painted a tan-purple when I was in high school. Can still see some of that fucking paint if you know where to look.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:11:55 AM EDT

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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser might be worth a try.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:25:02 AM EDT

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A Claybar and Autoglym Super Resin Polish took care of it when my neighborhood was tagged. Little Fuckers got over 40 cars and trucks. We help most neighbors get it off.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:28:55 AM EDT

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All bad advice.
Mineral spirits won't work, nor will naptha.
Acetone with a soft cloth is best. Paper towel may leave some scratching. Acetone will dry extremely quick, and it won't soften OEM paint. If you rattle canned your car, then acetone will screw that up.
Lacquer thinner is good too, providing it's automotive and not the new zero VOC green stuff.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:32:48 AM EDT

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That's why you always go with the Tru Coat..........

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:34:28 AM EDT

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That stuff is applied at the factory.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:38:31 AM EDT

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Denatured alcohol. I cleaned the side of a white van with it. Didn't damage the paint, couldn't tell it was even touched when done.

I have used it on street signs, mail boxes, etc.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:42:18 AM EDT

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Grabbed a pic on the way out. Had a flat tire in back too I didn't notice at 3AM last night.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:43:11 AM EDT

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Start with a wax and applicator pad. If that doesn't work, try a clay bar with plenty of lubricant.

I've had success with just wax and an applicator.

@ToledoXJ Looking at the pic, wax should pull that right off. Maybe 5-10 minutes work. No need for harsh chemicals.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:43:41 AM EDT

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The best way is a low grit compound and a buffer. If your vehicle had a good wax or protectant on it, it will be a absolute piece of cake.

If you don't have a buffer, use elbow grease.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:45:20 AM EDT

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The best way is a low grit compound and a buffer. If your vehicle had a good wax or protectant on it, it will be a absolute piece of cake.

If you don't have a buffer, use elbow grease.

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Car has never seen wax.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:53:37 AM EDT

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I've used Easy off to remove a professionally painted company logo from a van once. Worked ok, could see the logo by the fading the paint did not the easy off. Spray a small spot and test with plastic scraper to remove. Have a water hose or water bucket handy. Oh, and wear rubber gloves, ask me how I found this out.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:55:46 AM EDT

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Seek out professional detailers, or try local body shops. A buffer and the right compounds might work but most people would just end up doing more damage. There is some art to that kind of work.

Posted: 1/19/2021 10:57:19 AM EDT

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Ban this guy for trying to mislead people into destroying their cars

ETA - The video above is the correct way to do it. I recommend using a quality polish followed by a coat of wax since the thinner strips everything off the clear coat.

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Dot3 Brake fluid and kitchen scrubby pad.
My car actually never looked better when i was done

Ban this guy for trying to mislead people into destroying their cars

ETA - The video above is the correct way to do it. I recommend using a quality polish followed by a coat of wax since the thinner strips everything off the clear coat.

Posted: 1/19/2021 11:04:13 AM EDT

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60 grit sandpaper and some elbow grease

Spritz with Rustoleum and you’re good to go

Posted: 1/19/2021 11:05:35 AM EDT

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Clay bar, buffing compound, done. Shouldn't take very long.

Posted: 1/19/2021 11:10:02 AM EDT

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Dick move.

Posted: 1/19/2021 11:10:48 AM EDT

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Pulp Fiction - Don't F with another man's vehicle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO48Vr4KIc8

Posted: 1/19/2021 11:21:03 AM EDT

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Holy shit at all the stupid answers. Goof Off OP, Goof Off. Keep it off any textured plastic trim.

Posted: 1/19/2021 11:56:07 AM EDT

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to all the folks saying to sand and buff... Both of those actions will remove microns of clear coat, and when done improperly or excessively, creates a thin spot that will eventually break down from UV/weather and begin peeling. Sanding and buffing is a last ditch effort.

Posted: 1/19/2021 11:58:15 AM EDT

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60 grit sandpaper and some elbow grease

Spritz with Rustoleum and you’re good to go

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Obviously sarcasm but some people just don't know better. Don't mislead the ignorant.

Posted: 1/19/2021 12:11:06 PM EDT

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Polishing, not rubbing, compound.

Posted: 1/19/2021 12:16:52 PM EDT

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Dremel and sanding drum on low speed. Great for the small areas, and you can sand just the blue, avoiding the white around it.

Posted: 1/19/2021 12:18:18 PM EDT

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paint thinner will take it off

or go to any autobody shop, give them $10 and ask them to take it off. It will be done in seconds, literally

Posted: 1/19/2021 1:04:17 PM EDT

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paint thinner will take it off

or go to any autobody shop, give them $10 and ask them to take it off. It will be done in seconds, literally

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My buddy just called me and offered his shop's time to do just that.
Thanks gents. The car isn't worth a full detail version of all this but I sure ass fuck am not using DOT 3 or a dremel with a sanding drum