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Paint transfer

Not really a Home Improvement, but both my wife and I cut the driveway a little too close and rubbed the corner of the house with our cars. No dents but some latex paint transfer from the house.

Any easy ways to remove the paint? I was thinking rubbing compound and "elbow grease"!

Of course it'll have to warm up a bit before I go out and work on this. 20 degrees and dropping.

Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by Mike Dillen on December 4, 2011 at 3:19pm

Any of the polishing compounds will work that take off oxidation. Rubbing compound might be too abrasive. I have used GOOF OFF before but don't rub too hard.

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CarpenterPermalink Reply by Harry Brink on December 4, 2011 at 3:35pm

Hadn't thought of that. It works on most anything and I have some already. I'll give it a try.

Mike Dillen said:

Any of the polishing compounds will work that take off oxidation. Rubbing compound might be too abrasive. I have used GOOF OFF before but don't rub too hard.

Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

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ApprenticePermalink Reply by Randy Alkins on December 12, 2011 at 8:59am

Might try goof off already in a rag container. Just go easy.

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CarpenterPermalink Reply by Harry Brink on December 12, 2011 at 11:27am

I'll give it a try when it warms up a little. Right now it's on the short side of 20 degrees.

Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

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ApprenticePermalink Reply by Owen Graham on February 22, 2012 at 10:56pm

let us know if it can be done by your way...

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ApprenticePermalink Reply by michael frankhauser on March 13, 2012 at 4:34pm

I would try clay.

you can get it at any car parts store, just make sure you have enough soapy water to keep it from scratching.

also if yo have not rubbed out your car you may end up with a really awesome shiny spot ..... thought I would update this now that its warm out..... 70 here in ohio..plenty warm to wash the car.

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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Lewis Kauffman on March 14, 2012 at 7:06am

Goof Off, mineral spirits or lighter fluid.

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Site HostPermalink Reply by Ron Dudelston on March 14, 2012 at 7:21am

Polishing compound from the auto store.

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CarpenterPermalink Reply by Harry Brink on March 14, 2012 at 7:27am

Ok Guys; It has warmed up around here to the mid 50's. I didn't say this, but the snow is gone so maybe today or tomorrow I'll give the Goof Off a try. I'll get my running around done this morning and see what happens. I'll let you know tonight.

Thanks for the prodding. My Dad always said you can spend more time thinking about it than doing it. So I've been thinking about it way too long.

Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

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CarpenterPermalink Reply by Harry Brink on March 18, 2012 at 5:08pm

Tried the Goof Off this afternoon. Used a rag with a few drops to start. The transferred paint came right off!

Lightly rubbed some more on the area and it's gone!! Will have to wax the area when it stops raining, but it did the job.

Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Lewis Kauffman on March 18, 2012 at 5:51pm

Good Stuff

Harry Brink said:

Tried the Goof Off this afternoon. Used a rag with a few drops to start. The transferred paint came right off!

Lightly rubbed some more on the area and it's gone!! Will have to wax the area when it stops raining, but it did the job.

Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

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