# Paint Problem **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** ford, ranger\ **Created:** [April 10, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problem/47264 "2010-04-10T23:07:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![awcscot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9bcb4/32.png) [@awcscot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awcscot)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problem/47264/1 "2010-04-10T23:07:20Z")
While backing my truck out of the garage I accidently rubbed the passenger side rear fender up against the wood garage door frame. I now have a streak of white paint along my red truck body. No dents!! How can I get the white paint off without damaging the truck’s paint? ---
**Author:** ![SteveRB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/edb3f5/32.png) [@SteveRB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveRB)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problem/47264/2 "2010-04-10T23:42:41Z")
Try waterless hand cleaner. Gentle rubbing with that may take the paint off. If that does not work try polishing compound (not rubbing compound). These are available at auto part stores ---
**Author:** ![monalisa35](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7c8e57/32.png) [@monalisa35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/monalisa35)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problem/47264/3 "2010-04-10T23:59:46Z")
You might try a little WD40…test in a hidden spot first. I’ve used it in a similar situation, a little rub with a soft cloth and it came off. Just had to touch up the wax after… ---
**Author:** ![meaneyedcatz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/meaneyedcatz/32/692_2.png) [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2010, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problem/47264/4 "2010-04-11T03:15:22Z")
Ask a body shop, many will not charge if it a 10 minute buff job. ---
**Author:** ![JayWB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e480ec/32.png) [@JayWB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayWB)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2010, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problem/47264/5 "2010-04-11T05:22:57Z")
Polishing compound. Three and a half bucks at your local auto parts store. ---
**Author:** ![awcscot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9bcb4/32.png) [@awcscot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awcscot)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problem/47264/6 "2010-04-12T18:17:39Z")
Thanks. I’ll give them a try ---
**Author:** ![awcscot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9bcb4/32.png) [@awcscot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awcscot)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2010, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problem/47264/7 "2010-04-12T18:18:49Z")
Thanks. I’ll give it a try. I have one of those lists with 101 things to do with DW-40. I’ll add this one. ---
**Author:** ![awcscot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9bcb4/32.png) [@awcscot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awcscot)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problem/47264/8 "2010-04-12T18:19:34Z")
Thanks. I’ll try this if some of the home remedies don’t work. ---
**Author:** ![awcscot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9bcb4/32.png) [@awcscot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awcscot)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2010, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problem/47264/9 "2010-04-12T18:20:25Z")
Thanks. Your the second one to recommend polishing compound. Guess it works. I’ll give it a try. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2010, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problem/47264/10 "2010-04-12T18:36:38Z")
Before you resort to anything abrasive, you might want to try 100% Mineral Spirits. It will remove the transferred paint without harming the auto paint. Follow up with some car wash soap and warm water, then wax. I’ve removed a number of these types of paint transfers. The small ones will come off with a fingernail. For larger areas, I start with Mineral Spirits first. If that doesn’t work, then it’s a clay bar or something more aggressive like polishing compound. Start light and work your way up only if necessary…