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How do I remove spray paint from chrome trim on muscle car?
30th June 2007
ksi asked:
My brother and I are restoring a ‘67 Impala and when trying to paint over some rust spots on the car, he accidentally got spray paint (black) on the chrome trim. I am trying to find out the best way to clean it off without damaging anything. Would it be the same for painted chrome trim, silver, or anything else of the like? I’ve heard of WD40, acetone, also the Magic Erasure. Any tips? Has it worked for you? Thank you all so much for the time and help!
Warren
My brother and I are restoring a ‘67 Impala and when trying to paint over some rust spots on the car, he accidentally got spray paint (black) on the chrome trim. I am trying to find out the best way to clean it off without damaging anything. Would it be the same for painted chrome trim, silver, or anything else of the like? I’ve heard of WD40, acetone, also the Magic Erasure. Any tips? Has it worked for you? Thank you all so much for the time and help!
Warren
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Xylol paint thinner. Hope this helps.
Comment by MikeTRX520Rrider — July 3, 2007 @ 1:28 pm
magic eraser is good try colgate toothpaste also gets alot of things out paste not the gel though
Comment by inpain in ohio — July 5, 2007 @ 12:31 am
Depends on the paint you used, you could try using cellulose thinners, some hardware shops sell it, Wilko’s do if you are near one. Put a small amount onto a clean rag and gently wipe over the paint, test it some where it don’t matter first esp if it’s painted on “chrome” rather than electro plated. Works on most surfaces but can discolour painted surfaces etc and it’s very flammable and evaporates very quickly if you leave the lid off the can.
Comment by Richard B — July 7, 2007 @ 12:17 pm
Got a 68 Impala custom, I use this trick all the time. Get a can of brakekleen (brake parts cleaner – red can) Its important to spray it on the rag and not the car. A couple of wipes and it will take anything off. You can just buy it at walmart, about $4 .
Comment by The Movie Monster — July 7, 2007 @ 7:28 pm