How do I remove paint from bumper and tail light?
Feb 2, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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How do I remove paint from bumper and tail light?
How can I remove paint from the chrome bumper and tail light? Some wacko brushed up against me in a lot. Not too much damage, but there's all this white paint on the bumper and tail light.
Would rubbing alcohol work since I dont have to be scared about removing any paint below it?
Would rubbing alcohol work since I dont have to be scared about removing any paint below it?
Feb 2, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Keep cross posting, someone is bound to answer...
(I know I know - with 218 forums to choose from, who knows where to put it so someone might actually read it...)
(I know I know - with 218 forums to choose from, who knows where to put it so someone might actually read it...)
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Feb 2, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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If it's just paint that scraped off the other car, you should be able to get it off with clay or any good paint cleaner. I'd stay away from the compounds unless you have the time to work the scratches out they leave behind. I've never been a fan of harsh chemicals either.
Eithe rthe clay or the paint cleaner and some elbow grease should do the job.
Eithe rthe clay or the paint cleaner and some elbow grease should do the job.
Feb 3, 2006 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5
diluted nail polish remover 10:1 (np:water) ratio
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Feb 3, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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guess what nail polish remover is... ACETONE... :pat:
good idea about just diluting it w/ water, and i'm glad it worked for ya.
however, is it 10 parts polish remover to 1 part water
-OR-
10 parts water to 1 part polish remover???
the way bob posted it was 10 parts polish remover to 1 part water - which barely dilutes it at all (about 9% dilution) and is basically full strength.
good idea about just diluting it w/ water, and i'm glad it worked for ya.
however, is it 10 parts polish remover to 1 part water
-OR-
10 parts water to 1 part polish remover???
the way bob posted it was 10 parts polish remover to 1 part water - which barely dilutes it at all (about 9% dilution) and is basically full strength.
Last edited by bamachem; Feb 3, 2006 at 06:24 AM.
Feb 3, 2006 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by HUTCHSTACO
just try a cleaner wax, steel wool on the chome bumper will get the paint off, it works greak on chrome
Steel Wool !!!
No way unless you want a zillion scratches. the only steel wool I MIGHT try is 0000 Steel Wool. Even that I'd be hesitant with.
Clay it. It'll work.
