# Paint Removal **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** corolla, toyota\ **Created:** [October 15, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-removal/38147 "2009-10-15T18:43:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mellomel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e99b99/32.png) [@mellomel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mellomel)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-removal/38147/1 "2009-10-15T18:43:42Z")
I have a black toyota that has white paint marks from a parking lot incident. There is no damage other than paint transfer. A mechanic told me to use brake cleaner(acetone based), spray on a rag and wipt only the effected areas very lightly to remove. I would like any other alternate adivse on removing white paint from a black surface without going to a body shop. Thanks. Mello Mel ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2009, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-removal/38147/2 "2009-10-15T19:01:49Z")
A clay bar will probably work well. ---
**Author:** ![DoctorPinto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@DoctorPinto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoctorPinto)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2009, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-removal/38147/3 "2009-10-15T19:55:51Z")
I would try fine rubbing compound. After you’re finished, wax the area. ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2009, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-removal/38147/4 "2009-10-15T20:03:44Z")
If your car has a clear coat finish, Easy-Off oven cleaner will remove the offending white paint without damaging your finish. Test on a hidden area first…Just apply the cleaner, let sit a half hour, and wipe off… ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-removal/38147/5 "2009-10-15T20:12:57Z")
I’d go in steps, escalating if needed…clay bar, then car wax, then (very) fine rubbing compound, I’m not sure about Easy Off, that’s pretty harsh stuff…how about WD-40 or goofoff, etc? ---
**Author:** ![mellomel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e99b99/32.png) [@mellomel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mellomel)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2009, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-removal/38147/6 "2009-10-15T20:17:02Z")
Thanks. This sounds like a logical approach. Clay bars??? Available at a toy store?? ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2009, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-removal/38147/7 "2009-10-15T20:22:22Z")
Nope, Autozone, etc, Meguiars is a good one. It’s a clay bar and spray that you use to remove dirt/contaminants from the paint surface. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2009, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-removal/38147/8 "2009-10-15T22:58:49Z")
The clay bar should be with the auto wax products. If you can’t find it, ask at the counter. ---
**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:** [October 16, 2009, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-removal/38147/9 "2009-10-16T03:15:26Z")
This can be buffed off easily. Why not go to a shop? They are not going to hog tie you and force you to pay to much. Ask for a price and it’s up to you to yes or no. I get this kind of situation at my shop once in a while and I do not charge for it. I simply tell them to remember our shop if they need collision repair in the future and these future customers go away tickled pink that we did not charge and thank us profusely for our great customer service. Go to a shop and see how much they would charge, asking does not cost anything. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-removal/38147/10 "2009-10-16T03:35:03Z")
Here’s what I use to remove paint scrapes [http://www.nufinish.com/products\_scratch.html](http://www.nufinish.com/products_scratch.html) Tester ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan2)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-removal/38147/11 "2009-10-16T04:04:48Z")
I have used car wax, denatured alcohol and lacquer thinner. I don’t recommend lacquer thinner or carburetor cleaner.