Have you ever found a latex paint spot on the car? If yes, it may have come from the house being painted of your area. We know how annoying it would have been to see paint splatter on your car. Therefore, it's essential to understand how to remove paint splatter from car to regain its appearance.
In this article, we'll learn how to get road paint off your car. Let's dig into the article to know different ways to remove paint splatter from the car. Keep in mind, during removal paint splatter, remain careful not to harm your car paint. Paint the damaged area with the spray paint gun if some area is spoiled.
How to Remove Paint Splatter from Car?
Here're different ways for car paint removal:
Use Nail Polish Remover
Things you need:
● Acetone bottle
● Nail polish remover
● Microfiber towel
Instructions:
Step 1:
Take an acetone bottle. If you don't have acetone, you can also use a nail polish remover. The higher the concentration of acetone, the higher its efficiency for removing paint splatters from the car.
Step 2:
Pour the acetone on a cotton pad or cloth. Choose a microfiber towel so that the outer surface of the car doesn't get scratched.
Tip: Don't forget to protect your hand with gloves.
Step 3:
Rub the acetone-containing cloth onto the paint. While rubbing the cloth, use small and circular motions gently for the removal of paint.
Tip: Switch the cloth frequently. It's essential because the paint will start moving to cloth.
Step 4:
Now, it's time to wash your car. While washing the car, give more attention to where there was paint. Make sure all the traces of acetone, paint or nail polish remover are not there. After painting work, always keep some time to dry car paint properly.
Use Detailing Clay
Things you need:
● Detailing clay
● Ziploc bag
● Warm water
● Wax
Instructions:
Step 1:
Firstly, wash your car to remove all dirt.
Step 2:
Secondly, Get the detailing clay from the market. It can remove paint from your car's surface without leaving any scratch. There are several types of clay available in the market. You can use either Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit, which also contains detailing spray or Detailer's Pride Clay.
Step 3:
Now, it's time to knead the flat section of your palm to knead the clay.
If you have just bought a new clay bar, follow these steps to knead the clay:
● Cut the bar in half.
● Seal the clay in a Ziploc bag.
● Place the bad into warm water. It will help the clay soften.
● Take some of the clay from the bar and knead it in your hands.
● Form a pancake with the clay
Step 4:
Now, apply a clay lubricant over the car surface. It will prevent the clay from sticking to the paint. Before using the lubricant, shake it well. Then, spray it onto the paint present on your car and the clay.
Step 5:
It's time to rub the clay over the paint. Hold the clay near your palm rather than near your fingers. Rub the clay over the paint with firm pressure. Keep doing so until there is no paint over the car.
Tip: Re-knead the clay when the contaminants get into it
Step 6:
Use a cloth to remove the residues of the clay from the car. Avoid applying firm pressure on your car surface at this stage.
Step 7:
Wax your car's surface. This step is essential because claying remove the previous wax on your car surface. So, you should re-wax to restore the car's shine.
Always make circular motions while applying wax to the car.
Use Wax
Carnauba wax is the best car paint removal. It will never scratch or damage the car surface but will simply remove the paint from it. You can purchase the liquid carnauba wax from the nearby auto parts store.
Things you need:
● Carnauba wax
● Sponge
● Microfiber cloth
● Carnauba oil
Instructions:
Step 1:
Take wax on a sponge. Make sure the sponge gets enough amount of liquid wax. Keep applying more and more wax as you move through the process. A lot of wax could help in breaking the paint earlier.
Step 2:
Rub the sponge with wax onto the paint using a circular motion and sufficient pressure. Keep rubbing the sponge until there is no paint on the surface. You can take the sponge to the new place once the particular surface is clean and free of spray paint.
Step 3:
Now, it's time to remove the extra wax from the car surface. A clean microfiber cloth could help you in this. Take this cloth and start rubbing the waxed surface in a circular motion to remove all the extra wax.
Step 4:
If you still see any paint on your car surface, you can also use carnauba oil. You can only use it after coating the polishing product, such as V36, over the paint.
Additional Tips:
● Clean your car surface effectively before applying any of these paint splatter removal techniques. Actually, small debris or debris on your car can damage it.
● Stay attentive while mixing the paint and applying the solutions or solvents to your car. Care is essential because solvent could damage the paint of your car.
● Park your car away from the paint cans and construction sites.
● Park your car in a safe garage if you're renovating your home.
Final Thoughts!!!
Paint splatter on your car may be annoying for you. Therefore, you must know how to remove paint splatter from car? Among various methods, the three methods mentioned above are the most effective.
You can try all these methods one by one to find the best one for you. Never use any of these ways without washing your car. Otherwise, you have to see scratches on your car.
Moreover, you can also take the help of any professional if you're more concerned about your car.
Keep in mind your safety is most important. So don't forget to wear gloves while removing the paint.
