{"id":727,"date":"2025-07-08T11:41:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T11:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=727"},"modified":"2025-08-27T07:49:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T07:49:27","slug":"how-to-get-paint-off-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/how-to-get-paint-off-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get paint off my car?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Getting paint off your car can be annoying, but there are ways to do it. We&#8217;ll list a few of them here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For tougher paint spots, try using lacquer thinner. Put a small amount on a clean cloth, work on a small area at a time, and rinse with warm water afterward to protect your car&#8217;s original paint.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_728\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-728\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-728 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-remove-paint-from-car.jpg\" alt=\"how to remove paint from car\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-728\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image: <a class=\"mui-w0b8ym-a-inherit-linkContainer\" title=\"snezhana k\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/snezhana+k\" data-automation=\"ContributorDetails\"><span class=\"MuiBox-root mui-16qd35q-centeredContent-avatarContainer\"><span class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 mui-r4n38m-contributorLabel-linkAvatarLabel\">snezhana k<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Acetone-free nail polish remover is also helpful. Just dab a cloth with the remover, gently clean the spot, and then rinse with water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gasoline can also help; apply a small amount with a cloth and rinse quickly after the paint lifts to keep your car&#8217;s finish safe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">WD-40 works well for paint transfer. Remember to wear gloves for protection and use a melamine sponge to apply it in circular motions. Be careful about how hard you press to avoid damaging the clear coat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting paint off your car can be annoying, but there are ways to do it. We&#8217;ll list a few of them here: For tougher paint spots, try using lacquer thinner. 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