My car got stolen when I was in college. They rattle canned the whole car black.
I bought a few bottles of goof-off, sprayed it down, let it sit for about 25 minutes, and then drove to a car wash bay and sprayed it all off. Looked like it never happened.
I was a doubter at first when I saw the packaging, but damn... good off is actually really good. Used it to remove stubborn adhesive. I find it worked better when I sprayed it onto the towel instead of the surface when using it
I don’t think there’s a way to make it worse so might as well try!
https://preview.redd.it/fu5p5w4he06d1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5bb56b42e0f36be396b4249c7594bb4af390a681
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While this is more on the repair end of the spectrum, I approved it as our community might have some input on how to fix this without needing a body shop/repaint.
For real, though. As u/natural_trust259 wrote, the mods on this sub do a great job of balancing the purpose of the sub and posts that may not be technically on point, but are worth the discussion anyway.
I'm merely a hobbyist, but this is one of my favorite subs because it is properly moderated.
We put **a lot** of work into that. I’m glad it’s noticed. 🎉
We see hundreds and hundreds of “will this buff out” posts a week (not to mention a dozen other common topics). No joke. We leak a few through to keep things fresh, but them vast majority of them can be answered via the wiki or search.
I also want to say thank you. Sometimes it is best for the community and user when stuff that isn't strictly in the subs rules is allowed. Not every mod gets that, so thank you.
Maybe if you're holding it against the paint for a while. A quick wipe will be just fine. I've done alot of these claims. Insurance usually gives time to run the polisher over the area also.
You could do it yourself for nothing and possibly achieve good results. ChrisFix on youtube has a whole video on different methods of removing spray paint from car paint.
I had a 97 Mustang and used Meguiar's Ultra-Cut compound to remove some light oxidation and various defects. The paint turned out amazing afterwards and it looked about the same as yours does before the compound (minus the spray paint).
Goof off....
It's acetone and xylene. You can also just buy pure xylene from a paint/hardware store. Use gloves, dampen a rag with the solvent, and lightly rub. Keep it wet, without applying pressure, and let the solvent work.
Word of caution when using acetone. Use natural rubber latex gloves (obviously if you're not allergic); nitrile is **highly** soluble in acetone. It takes as little as a minute to break through depending on glove thickness. PVC is better, but the best I found were PVC coated latex.
Sincerely,
Some goof who used to work with 55gallon drums of acetone every day in a guitar factory
ETA:
The average MBTT (mean breakthrough time) of nitrile gloves is 1 minute. They will get uncomfortable and start melting to your hands long before this.
Latex is better, at about 10 minutes or so. PVC/neoprene works best, but vinyl gloves aren't the most durable nor are they the most comfortable. The best compromise (in my learned opinion) is [neoprene coated latex gloves](https://www.cordovasafety.com/product/unsupported-neoprene-latex-premium-4307/). I wore these exact gloves and dunked them in acetone on the daily for 8 months and was fine. We switched to nitrile and I had multiple issues with contact dermatitis.
I’ve removed spray paint quite easily using butter wet wax and a red pad (da). It was just like the lines on yours, but those letters look thick idk about them
Bro clay bar should get it off just clay it and then polish and wax I’ve seen this before I’ve taken spray off with claybar and a pressure washer. Pressure washer got most of it off…. Might be different in this situation but it’s worth a try
This happened to me once and I took it off with carb cleaner. I don't know if that's the best option but it's what I used and it worked. Super quick and easy.
Acetone. Use it. Get a litre off Amazon. Microfibre. Do not let it stir for ages. Dab it on. Count to ten. Wipe it off. See what you remove then get a clay bar and lots of water with a touch of soap and warm water.
The only step then depending how good you want it is a two stage polish. If not a the paint isn’t perfect will be fine.
Take your time and don’t let any chemical sit too long or dry.
$20-30 fix: Spray paint comes off with carnauba wax and elbow grease (Costco microfibers are great for stuff like this). I did this last summer for a friend who had a black spray paint can explode next to their new white SUV.
Anytime I see something like this I think “who did you piss off, or what terrible things have you done to receive such karma.” Because I don’t know a single person who’s had this happen . Sorry bro.
GOOF OFF
My car got stolen when I was in college. They rattle canned the whole car black. I bought a few bottles of goof-off, sprayed it down, let it sit for about 25 minutes, and then drove to a car wash bay and sprayed it all off. Looked like it never happened.
goof off... this is literally made to remove goof THIS is what he needs LMAO
I was a doubter at first when I saw the packaging, but damn... good off is actually really good. Used it to remove stubborn adhesive. I find it worked better when I sprayed it onto the towel instead of the surface when using it
You think I can do that? https://preview.redd.it/8yfiypz9906d1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=86a5b0165194ad8c499917608bfffb9ef41bcc38
I don’t think there’s a way to make it worse so might as well try! https://preview.redd.it/fu5p5w4he06d1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5bb56b42e0f36be396b4249c7594bb4af390a681 Before
https://preview.redd.it/jlx53nxie06d1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=19fe1cb118113932e47097d0908972cb7249e805 After
Lol
This whole time I’m sitting here laughing thinking this comment is satire, and then I see the amazon link LOL
Goop off
Goof-Off: https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=goof+off+spray
Thank you! I had it wrong.
An exterior detail could fix that. And probably cost around the same as your deductible without going through insurance and making it go up.
While this is more on the repair end of the spectrum, I approved it as our community might have some input on how to fix this without needing a body shop/repaint.
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We try to be flexible where we can.
For real, though. As u/natural_trust259 wrote, the mods on this sub do a great job of balancing the purpose of the sub and posts that may not be technically on point, but are worth the discussion anyway. I'm merely a hobbyist, but this is one of my favorite subs because it is properly moderated.
Hey, that's awesome! Thanks for taking the time to share! We all appreciate knowing that our efforts are appreciated. 😁
They do a good job of limiting repeating questions too, and weeding out ones that won't warrant bigger discussion than just "does this product suck?"
We put **a lot** of work into that. I’m glad it’s noticed. 🎉 We see hundreds and hundreds of “will this buff out” posts a week (not to mention a dozen other common topics). No joke. We leak a few through to keep things fresh, but them vast majority of them can be answered via the wiki or search.
I also want to say thank you. Sometimes it is best for the community and user when stuff that isn't strictly in the subs rules is allowed. Not every mod gets that, so thank you.
🥳
I would take it to a good detailer and they can get it off no problem
Probably just wipe off with some paint thinner/acetone.
I'd go straight to xylene.
Acetone will ruin the clear coat.
Maybe if you're holding it against the paint for a while. A quick wipe will be just fine. I've done alot of these claims. Insurance usually gives time to run the polisher over the area also.
No it won't. Itd have to sit on the clearcoat for awhile to do any damage. A quick wipe followed by a rinse is perfectly fine.
No it won’t.
Don't to that. Just compound the paint. You'll be ok, I promise. You could do it in 30 minutes even by hand.
You could do it yourself for nothing and possibly achieve good results. ChrisFix on youtube has a whole video on different methods of removing spray paint from car paint.
of all the words to use, s/he writes goof? tell me youre canadian without telling me youre canadian.
Specifically involved in the criminal world in Canada.
It’s Canadian jail slang for pedo. Never heard anyone use it or take offense to it unless they’ve done time
Well that's a plot twist.
Oh 🇨🇦
I had a 97 Mustang and used Meguiar's Ultra-Cut compound to remove some light oxidation and various defects. The paint turned out amazing afterwards and it looked about the same as yours does before the compound (minus the spray paint).
Goof off.... It's acetone and xylene. You can also just buy pure xylene from a paint/hardware store. Use gloves, dampen a rag with the solvent, and lightly rub. Keep it wet, without applying pressure, and let the solvent work.
Word of caution when using acetone. Use natural rubber latex gloves (obviously if you're not allergic); nitrile is **highly** soluble in acetone. It takes as little as a minute to break through depending on glove thickness. PVC is better, but the best I found were PVC coated latex. Sincerely, Some goof who used to work with 55gallon drums of acetone every day in a guitar factory ETA: The average MBTT (mean breakthrough time) of nitrile gloves is 1 minute. They will get uncomfortable and start melting to your hands long before this. Latex is better, at about 10 minutes or so. PVC/neoprene works best, but vinyl gloves aren't the most durable nor are they the most comfortable. The best compromise (in my learned opinion) is [neoprene coated latex gloves](https://www.cordovasafety.com/product/unsupported-neoprene-latex-premium-4307/). I wore these exact gloves and dunked them in acetone on the daily for 8 months and was fine. We switched to nitrile and I had multiple issues with contact dermatitis.
I’ve removed spray paint quite easily using butter wet wax and a red pad (da). It was just like the lines on yours, but those letters look thick idk about them
Write "TROOP" on the other side in the same paint and you're good.
Bro clay bar should get it off just clay it and then polish and wax I’ve seen this before I’ve taken spray off with claybar and a pressure washer. Pressure washer got most of it off…. Might be different in this situation but it’s worth a try
I see a lot of recommendations for solvent. This should be fine on the paint and glass. Be careful with the plastics and rubbers though.
This happened to me once and I took it off with carb cleaner. I don't know if that's the best option but it's what I used and it worked. Super quick and easy.
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Did you get some new boots or something?
This is just clever viral marketing for Goof Off right?
DA polisher and butter wet wax -chemical guys
Lighter fluid also takes it right off.
Chemical guys has a polish that will take that right off.
A graffiti style paint job would look nice, I like how the words run down like that.
Surprised the didn’t write poopy head wtf lol
Somewhere in your neighborhood there's a giant dick wearing sneakers walking around without adult supervision
Acetone. Use it. Get a litre off Amazon. Microfibre. Do not let it stir for ages. Dab it on. Count to ten. Wipe it off. See what you remove then get a clay bar and lots of water with a touch of soap and warm water. The only step then depending how good you want it is a two stage polish. If not a the paint isn’t perfect will be fine. Take your time and don’t let any chemical sit too long or dry.
Just go buy a gallon of gas. Not as hot as acetone and it will take it off just as easily.
Try 3M adhesive cleaner
Laquer thinner will take that right off
Goof off or acetone.
Wait. Does it say goof? Lol
Carnuba wax will get that out. Very easy to do and nit costly and your paint will be fine.
$20-30 fix: Spray paint comes off with carnauba wax and elbow grease (Costco microfibers are great for stuff like this). I did this last summer for a friend who had a black spray paint can explode next to their new white SUV.
Very easy to remove. MEK
Definitely the riddler did this
Any ideas why your a goof?
Is that a bright atlantic blue SN95????
Have you tried acetone?
Paint thinner. Easy work.
Thinner will take it off then maybe a quick buff
Anytime I see something like this I think “who did you piss off, or what terrible things have you done to receive such karma.” Because I don’t know a single person who’s had this happen . Sorry bro.
Looks like u pissed someone off n they followed u home or sumn
Clay bar or 2000 grit wet/dry followed by polishing compound if it has grabbed the paint underneath.