How to Remove Paint from a Failed Car Paint Job?

[LorenzoFitz]

If the area of the failed spray paint is relatively small, you can use a clean cloth dipped in alcohol to wipe it off, as alcohol can dissolve the paint. Gasoline can also be used to remove spray paint, but since gasoline has strong dissolving power, using this product may cause some damage to the car's original paint.

[AdrianaRose]

When I first tried painting my car door myself, the result was a mess. Using sandpaper to slowly grind it down didn't work well, so a friend recommended chemical paint remover. Buy the foam type, squeeze it on, wait about ten minutes, and the failed paint will bubble up and soften. Then, you can easily scrape it off with a plastic scraper. If it doesn't scrape off easily, don't force it—just add more remover and wait a bit longer. Remember to wear rubber gloves and goggles because the chemicals can cause a burning pain if they touch your skin. After finishing, thoroughly clean the surface with alcohol, or any residue will affect the adhesion of the new paint. If you're worried about handling it yourself, a professional paint shop can clean it up for a few hundred bucks.