Is It Dangerous to Keep Spray Paint in a Car?

[JeremiahLee]

"Keeping spray paint in a car may be dangerous. It is best not to leave it in the vehicle. The paint may contain heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and iron. Here are the details: Cleaning spray paint: If the spray paint is water-soluble, it can be rinsed off directly with water. However, for non-water-soluble spray paint, you can use cooling oil to clean it. Apply it to the painted area, wait a few minutes, then wipe it off with a cotton ball, and finally rinse with clean water. Alternatively, you can use alcohol, paint cleaners, or other solvents for cleaning. Precautions for using spray paint: Shake the can evenly to ensure the paint is fully vaporized. Focus when spraying, and most importantly, spray evenly. Keep the nozzle neither too close nor too far—about 20 centimeters away—and ensure the spray angle is perpendicular to the surface. Avoid spraying too much at once (or moving too slowly). For deeply damaged areas, spray once, wait a few minutes, and then spray again. If you have never used a spray can before, practice on a scrap piece of material first."