Hi
First time car owner, had a few scratches on my bumper decided to touch up paint it.
I used Dupli-Colour spray can, the colour is a bit darker than my actual bumper colour :(
How can I remove it please?
I used nail polish remover and it didn't work.
Should I get one of these
Bit afraid that this will remove the original car colour.
Please advise.
Thanks
Thanks, is there a some sort of spray or product to remove it?
no, paint on paint - a paint removal spray product doesn't discriminate.
wet n dry and slow as you go.
when touching up scratches the beginners way is to get a small pot of the same/similar paint from SCA or autobahn(barn?) and use a small artist brush to apply it.
you can try paint thinner, but if its acrylic paint it wont do anything.
Even using 2000 grit wet sander paper, a beginner will still do some "damage" to the clear coat.
By "damage" I mean you will scuff it up and you will need to buff it.
I'd suggest using a cheap random orbital buffer and a suitable compound. Poorboys SSR range is good enough for removing overspray. Use SSR 1 or SSR 2.
Could try Water Rubbing Compound, and a lot of patience. A mildly abrasive paste specifically for cutting back paintwork. Most auto stores will sell it. The earlier its used the better.
If it is still nice and fresh, you might get away by 'puttying' it…puttying is used to remove urban pollution and oxidation from paint work…used a lot in preparing 'show' cars to get to and refurbish OEM paint before waxing.
When I puttyed my green golf cart (polycarbonate), the green of the poly contaminated the putty and I had go buy a new bar. Also removed over spray that drifted onto the roof of my car. You can feel the difference in smoothness of the paint after puttying.
I used California Gold® Clay Bar System, about $40 at Autobarn or SuperCheap. Good luck.
Try Kerosene, if it doesn't work then try Acetone. Never use paint stripper, it'll just eat away the plastic.
If the new paint if fairly fresh, you can use carby cleaner and it clean off the new paint but remember to do a test patch first so that you know it doesn't start dissolving the original paint.
Melamine foam which is what magic eraser is will remove overspray from black mouldings. Do not use on painted bumper though. You need a clay cloth or bar for painted bar. Or try acrylic thinners and plastic razor blade for a more gentle approach
Once again, if the touch-up paint is a week or newer, get yourself Eucalyptus oil. A small amount on a clean rag and rub the area with slight overlap.
It will remove the new, leaving the old.
If paint us fresh, use some cut&polish and rub like mad. It will only take the paint you rub off and will not affect anything else.
I have even used JIF to remove over spray before. Car ended up smelling very clean and really brightens up a white car.
Make sure to use a light coloured tag, no black or blue.
I would strongly advise against using any type of solvent mentioned above like thinners, acetone, kero etc.
wet and dry sandpaper. Soak it and get a spray bottle. Keep spraying and sanding. Use the finest grit you can find.