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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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OKay....so heres the catch...i got some outdoor garage paint on the front bumper of my car from hitting the side panel of the garage going 2 mph. The aftermath left paint on my bumper goung down....so I was wondering what are some options to get the paint off. As I can't just get a wet towel n rub it off, or scratch it off wit my finger. Please help. Ive heard that mineral spirits, buffing it out, and clay bar would work. True?
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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bar then buff. No on the paint thinner though
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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CLay bar gonna be able to remove paint though?
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Old May 18, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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mineral spirits will work just make sure you buff and put a good coat of wax on...mineral spirits and paint thinner are 2 different things...I detailed cars for 7 years it will work but i would mix it 50/50 with water just to be on the safe side and go stronger if need be
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Old May 18, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Try some of this first.

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Old May 18, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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I got some paint transfer from my garage on my mirror, used rubbing alcohol, worked perfectly.
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Old May 19, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Magic eraser, immediatly wash it off, then wax the spot. I have been using it for years now.
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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nail polish remover, rewax when your done.
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 12:48 AM
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my dad did some thing like this, but it was a wood utility trailer, he used tooth paste and a tooth brush.... worked great, that was 8 years ago and the paint still looks great.
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 12:51 AM
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id try the ultimate compound buff and wax
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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3M Rubbing compound, works every time.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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clay bar works good for this and is not as hard on paint as some other stuff try that first
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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3m adhesive remover will take it right off, safe on paint.
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