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Old 05-24-2005, 05:21 AM
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Default How to remove a crappy touch up paint job
I have some scratches that were touched up with the wrong color touch up paint. I want to remove the incorrect color, any ideas? It is on the fender and on the nose of the car.

I know how to touch up correctly. Just need to remove the wrong color.
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Old 05-24-2005, 05:37 AM
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You can try some Langka or maybe some claybar.
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Old 05-24-2005, 05:38 AM
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Default I would think you need to sand off the wrong color or paint over it........
Unless you want to try a paint stripper.
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Default Plasti-kote makes "Paint Leveler" which is some type of auto paint thinner I think- it will work
I have seen it at most auto parts stores

It will remove even dried touch up paint but not the factory paint
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I've used Langka to remove bad touch-up of unknown age. Good product.
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Default me too, good stuff.
http://www.langka.com/

my touch up paint was OLD. just be patient with it
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Yup. just depends how old. Most touch up stuff is acrylic based.
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Old 05-24-2005, 08:28 AM
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You used the Blob Eliminator to remove it?
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