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Originally Posted by CarbonSignal Lacquer thinner is a good suggestion, else I suggest a good compound polish and wax will clear normal spray paints, as wont advise using any chemicals

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Old 11-19-2013, 06:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Lacquer thinner is a good suggestion, else I suggest a good compound polish and wax will clear normal spray paints, as wont advise using any chemicals if you haven't done this before.

Or if you can just take it some detailer he can fix it will charge you but better then damaging the clear coat if you try yourself.
NEGATIVE on the lacquer thinnner! It will take off the clear coat and paint. As mr. kensan suggested, get a clay bar, some light polish and then wax; it will come right off with a little elbow grease.

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As someone who has detailed cars for 20+ years, claybar is the way to do this. Mothers yellow works pretty good for paint removal. Use a lot of lube in a spray bottle and break off chunks of the clay, kneading it frequently. If you drop the clay, toss it.

Few years ago a crew was painting the house 2 doors down from me with a spray gun on a windy day. Little drops of paint all over (I mean, covering) my Jeep. Took about 3 clay bars, but it all came off like it was never there.
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Thanks for all of the suggestions guys! I'll try the clay bar tonight after work. I have Zaino clay bar at home but if that doesn't work I'll try the Mother's yellow. I think I'm going to run my car through the touchless carwash today at lunch since there's almost no daylight left after work these days.
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Thanks for all of the suggestions guys! I'll try the clay bar tonight after work. I have Zaino clay bar at home but if that doesn't work I'll try the Mother's yellow. I think I'm going to run my car through the touchless carwash today at lunch since there's almost no daylight left after work these days.

The Zaino should work well (red, if I remember correctly). About the only one that won't work well is Clay magic (blue). It's not a very aggressive clay.

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The Zaino should work well (red, if I remember correctly). About the only one that won't work well is Clay magic (blue). It's not a very aggressive clay.

Good luck!
It is red indeed. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed!!
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NEGATIVE on the lacquer thinnner! It will take off the clear coat and paint. As mr. kensan suggested, get a clay bar, some light polish and then wax; it will come right off with a little elbow grease.

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I tell you, I have spray painted a car, and I have taken it off with lacquer thinner. Multiple times, granted, on the same car (2007 Toyota PryUs) with no ill effects.

Most spray paint doesn't have the hardener or clear coat that automotive paint does
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I tell you, I have spray painted a car, and I have taken it off with lacquer thinner. Multiple times, granted, on the same car (2007 Toyota PryUs) with no ill effects.

Most spray paint doesn't have the hardener or clear coat that automotive paint does
Thanks DE. If the clay bar doesn't work I'll try the lacquer thinner or maybe pay someone. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the clay bar will do the trick though!!
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NEGATIVE on the lacquer thinnner! It will take off the clear coat and paint. As mr. kensan suggested, get a clay bar, some light polish and then wax; it will come right off with a little elbow grease.

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Lacquer thinner is ok to use more like same as silicone remover, but if you read my post I suggested take it to a deatailer if OP doesn't know what he is doing. Anything either thinner, clay, compound polish if not done in right amount/way will damage the paint, unfortunately Nissan has one of the worst paints in the market
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