How to Remove Paint and White-Out from Car Body
Materials You’ll Need:
- Denatured alcohol
- Cotton balls or swabs
- Soft cloths
- Rubbing compound
- Polishing compound
- Wax
Instructions:
For Paint:
1. Test the area first. Apply a small amount of denatured alcohol to an inconspicuous area of the car to make sure it doesn’t damage the paint.
2. Apply denatured alcohol to the paint. Using a cotton ball or swab, apply denatured alcohol to the paint. Allow it to sit for a few minutes to soften the paint.
3. Wipe away the paint. Use a soft cloth to gently wipe away the softened paint. Be careful not to rub too hard, as this could damage the paint.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary. If the paint is not completely removed, repeat steps 2 and 3 until it is.
5. Rubbing compound and polishing compound. Once the paint is removed, use rubbing compound and polishing compound to restore the shine of the paint.
6. Wax the car. Apply a coat of wax to protect the paint and restore its shine.
For White-Out:
1. Test the area first. Apply a small amount of denatured alcohol to an inconspicuous area of the car to make sure it doesn’t damage the paint.
2. Apply denatured alcohol to the white-out. Using a cotton ball or swab, apply denatured alcohol to the white-out. Allow it to sit for a few minutes to soften the white-out.
3. Wipe away the white-out. Use a soft cloth to gently wipe away the softened white-out. Be careful not to rub too hard, as this could damage the paint.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary. If the white-out is not completely removed, repeat steps 2 and 3 until it is.
5. Rubbing compound and polishing compound. Once the white-out is removed, use rubbing compound and polishing compound to restore the shine of the paint.
6. Wax the car. Apply a coat of wax to protect the paint and restore its shine.
Tips:
- Always test the area first to make sure the denatured alcohol doesn’t damage the paint.
- Be careful not to rub too hard when wiping away the paint or white-out, as this could damage the paint.
- If the paint or white-out is not completely removed after several attempts, you may need to take it to a professional detailer.
