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> Cleaning Paint Overspray off of dash, SUGGESTIONS?
stevegm
post Oct 31 2015, 01:50 PM
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I am embarrassed to admit that during the months I was prepping my car for paint, apparently a light mist of overspray made it onto the dash. Although it isn't a perfect dash, I really don't feel like changing it out.

When I clean it with leather cleaner it comes out looking pretty nice. But, then when it dries, the white comes back.

Suggestions as to how I can clean it?


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post Nov 2 2015, 10:56 AM
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Before messing around with chemicals or anything else, I would try a magic eraser.

http://www.mrclean.com/en-us/shop-products...eraser-original


These things are literally about as close as you can get to magic. I have used them to to remove graffiti from all sorts of different surfaces with minimal effort and no impact to the underlying surface.

Haven't personally tried them with paint on a dash but i have used them to remove heavy grease staining from white door panels, sharpie writing off plastic, and many other surfaces, paint off of glass and metal. I am always finding new uses for these $2 gems.



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stevegm   Cleaning Paint Overspray off of dash   Oct 31 2015, 01:50 PM
r_towle   Lacquer thinner first. Acetone if required, but cl...   Oct 31 2015, 02:11 PM
stevegm   Lacquer thinner first. Acetone if required, but c...   Oct 31 2015, 02:14 PM
SirAndy   So, lacquer thinner should be ok? Try on a small p...   Oct 31 2015, 02:17 PM
r_towle   Test I. A corner, but it should be fine. Acetone i...   Oct 31 2015, 02:16 PM
r_towle   Actually goof off works great. It's soap mixed...   Oct 31 2015, 02:20 PM
sb914   What about simple green ,way less toxic   Oct 31 2015, 02:23 PM
bandjoey   And orange hand cleaner and stiff brush. It'l...   Oct 31 2015, 02:50 PM
Chris914n6   Any of the mentioned paint removers are going to d...   Oct 31 2015, 03:44 PM
914forme   clay bar?, it was originally designed to remove ov...   Oct 31 2015, 04:44 PM
injunmort   acetone or laquer thinner   Oct 31 2015, 06:50 PM
bfrymire   How about just re-dying the dash? Remove as much ...   Oct 31 2015, 07:13 PM
porschetub   How about just re-dying the dash? Remove as much...   Nov 1 2015, 12:33 PM
rhodyguy   Try some white vinegar mixed with HOT water in a t...   Nov 2 2015, 09:47 AM
JamesM   Before messing around with chemicals or anything e...   Nov 2 2015, 10:56 AM
Mr Pharmacist   I used fine wire wool and water to remove the over...   Nov 2 2015, 11:01 AM
MJHanna   Try rubbing alcohol first before the paint thinner...   Nov 2 2015, 11:03 AM
scotty b   Lacquer thinner will be the best, but as others sa...   Nov 2 2015, 12:27 PM
stevegm   Thanks everyone for their suggestions. I am trying...   Nov 6 2015, 04:41 PM
CooltimesJr   try the Magic Eraser or a generic brand first, we ...   Nov 6 2015, 07:04 PM
Cracker   I second the "Alcohol" suggestion...this...   Nov 6 2015, 07:11 PM
stevegm   I second the "Alcohol" suggestion...thi...   Nov 6 2015, 07:18 PM
Cracker   Yes. It was over spray...not on the dash (I took m...   Nov 6 2015, 07:27 PM
stevegm   Yes. It was over spray...not on the dash (I took ...   Nov 6 2015, 07:34 PM
Cracker   Either way, I'd use a small tooth brush to wor...   Nov 6 2015, 07:37 PM
CooltimesJr   Either way, I'd use a small tooth brush to wo...   Nov 6 2015, 08:07 PM
RickS   I would skip trying to clean it and just lightly s...   Nov 7 2015, 10:12 AM


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