Removing road paint

[barryjowens]

I recently went on a vacation and while traveling through one of the states I crossed over a just painted white line on the road way. I have tried a few things and have not been able to get the white paint off my black truck. Anyone have any suggestions for removing road paint from exterior of paint and plastic trim?


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[PaulMys]

Had this happen to me once. This kid my idiot boss hired took off down the road in the work truck with an open gallon of blue paint on the tailgate at lunchtime ahead of all of us. Unbeknownst to me. Anyway.........

Clay and/or plastic razor blade for the paint.

Toothbrush/vinyl cleaner for the plastic.

And you STILL find little spots for weeks to come.

[Paul A.]

I use acetone and a microfiber towel and work it off with that combo. I don't like acetone on my paint but have to say I've used it for extreme cases like road paint. I make sure I FULLY wash whatever the acetone was used on to make sure there's no residual left. I recently used it on a wheel well and it worked like a charm.

[PaulMys]

I use acetone and a microfiber towel and work it off with that combo. I don't like acetone on my paint but have to say I've used it for extreme cases like road paint. I make sure I FULLY wash whatever the acetone was used on to make sure there's no residual left. I recently used it on a wheel well and it worked like a charm.

Paul, try 3M's general purpose adhesive cleaner. It is clear coat safe.

[Paul A.]

Thanks Paul! I have heard of that and have yet to try it. Plus it sounds safer than acetone.

[PaulMys]

Thanks Paul! I have heard of that and have yet to try it. Plus it sounds safer than acetone.

No problem, brother. Sorry I can't give a link, but my computer is from the Kennedy administration. Lol

[barryjowens]

Thanks to everyone on the options. I'm going to start on this tomorrow and will reply on what works.


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[TMQ]

Had that happened to my MGA. Yellow road paint on red!

Painter who painted my car told me to use paint reducer w/ rag. doesn't hurt the paint...

Tom

[DBAILEY]

Try using Goof Off Pro Strength Remover. It takes off road paint in a couple of wipes. Citrus based. Best thing that I have tried without resorting to the volatile solvents

[Kinalyx]

Ive heard Citrol Degreaser will remove pretty much anything, even from plastics. Might want to give it a try.

I havent tried getting the road paint off my wifes Suburban, she didnt tell me about it until it had already sat there for over a week. Im not sure i can get it off now without some serious abrasives.

Shawn