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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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I got some road paint on my car, from the yellow lines and was wondering what the best way was to get it off? thanks
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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If it's just little spots of paint, then a claybar should get them off. You also might be able to loosen it up with some mineral spirits. A lot depends on the type of paint, if it's cured, how dirty the car is under it, etc.
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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yeah, the car was pretty clean when it happened. Its just little yellow dots of paint. I was thinking about a clay bar, thanks Dave.
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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As mentioned above the clay bar, mineral spirits will work as well as a paint degreaser and polishing as a last resort.
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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thanks guys, I will give it a try.
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Dried paint is difficult to remove. Try some mineral spirits. If that fails take it to a pro.
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