Help Please - Paint Splatter Removal

[littlebritishcar]

I am not sure what kind of paint this is - I bought it this way - but anybody know how to remove it or have any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[TwoInch]

ouch.

how old is the splash? and what type of paint

 

[ed_h]

If it is latex, alcohol will soften it.

 

[Wingnut65]

If it is latex, alcohol will soften it.

+1

A Sherwin Williams rep told me to try Denatured Alchohol on paint to see if it comes off. If it does, it is water-based latex and the DA will remove it. If it doesn't, then try Mineral Sirits.

 

[grissom]

Its ruined and worthless so just give me your address and I will haul it away for free



But seriously "google" how to determine if it is latex or oil base paint first

Lowes or Home Depot would sell something like "goof off", "goo gone" or Krud Kutter Graffiti Remover. Read the label to make sure that it is safe to use on the painted surface

 

[wssix99]

If that's original paint behind the splash, I wouldn't touch it. You could lessen the value.

If you want it to look like new, these guys can do it. (For a few thousand.) http://www.ricksrestorations.com/items-for-sale2.php?category_id=10009

 

[BlindViper]

If that's original paint behind the splash, I wouldn't touch it. You could lessen the value.

If you want it to look like new, these guys can do it. (For a few thousand.) http://www.ricksrestorations.com/items-for-sale2.php?category_id=10009

Ricks restorations doesnt make anything look like it was new. All they do it make it look like they want.

 

[rslaback]

One thing to consider is that if you remove it the paint behind it may be in better condition (less faded) than the visible paint. You may not actually solve your problem.

 

[littlebritishcar]

Unfortunately I bought it that way so I don't know the history. I am going to try a few things and if I cant get it off without damaging the paint behind it I will carefully paint the splatter red without touching the rest.

 

[Sangant]

Unfortunately I bought it that way so I don't know the history. I am going to try a few things and if I cant get it off without damaging the paint behind it I will carefully paint the splatter red without touching the rest.

It's big, so this may be more work than you want, but if you use a "clay bar" product, like Maguiers, Griots, and other sell, it will take off paint like that by effectively 'sanding' it away, and it won't damage the rest of the finish. A lot of work on something like that, though.

 

[24X26]

Can you chip away any of the splatter with your fingernail?

 

[jonathan75]

You can try vinegar. Vinegar hates latex paint and will make it run away.

 

[JakeKohl]

I would start with a little heat first and see if it softens the paint splatter. Then start with the mildest of solvents..probably rubbing alcohol first. Test to make sure it won't affect the original red paint. However, keep in mind that there is probably some oxidation so a soaked rag will probably still have some red on it if you wipe it. Soak the paint splatter with it and rub gently. Increase to household cleaners next if that proves unsuccessful.

 

[Iron Cat]

Id put some 600 grit wet/dry paper(Norton makes it) on a DA sander,knock the splatter down then switch over to a handblock. use a lot of water and check it every few minutes.then use a little rubbing compound.