How to Deal with Paint Spots on a Car?
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Solutions for paint spots on a car: 1. Soak a towel in thinner and gently wipe the paint spots. Thinner can dilute the paint and is effective in cleaning paint spots. Rinse with clean water afterward. However, thinner is toxic, volatile, and somewhat corrosive, which may damage the car paint, so extra caution is needed when using it. 2. Gasoline can dissolve paint effectively and has minimal corrosion. The steps for use are the same as with thinner. 3. Alcohol can be used to wipe away paint. Dip a soft cotton cloth in alcohol and gently wipe the paint spots. 4. Essential balm can dissolve paint and can also be used to clean paint spots, with the same method as alcohol.
I've been through this! Last time when the neighbor was renovating, my car got covered in white paint spots - it drove me crazy. I quickly tried a few tricks: If the paint isn't fully dry yet, immediately use a damp cloth to gently wipe it off, with some luck it might come off. If it's already dried, you'll need to buy special 'tar and asphalt remover' or 'adhesive remover', spray it on and wait a few minutes for it to dissolve, then use a soft cloth to rub it off bit by bit - never use anything hard to scrape! If the foreign paint has really 'bitten' into your car's paint, you might need to visit a car wash shop. They have detailing clay (volcanic clay) that can slowly rub it off with lubricating water, or use a polishing machine for gentle removal. Remember, when doing it yourself, always test on a small inconspicuous area first to avoid damaging the factory paint.