Spray Paint Removal

[Stuart993]

Someone thought it would be funny this weekend to spray paint/vandalize my sons car, sign of the times eh?
It's all over, on the bodywork, glass, and the black rubber trim.
It's only a 1999 Honda Civic, but he keeps it in good condition (stock, I may add).
Any ideas on the best way to remove this 'art work' from the 3 areas?
Thanks in advance.

[stomachmonkey]

Originally posted by Stuart993
Someone thought it would be funny this weekend to spray paint/vandalize my sons car, sign of the times eh?
It's all over, on the bodywork, glass, and the black rubber trim.
It's only a 1999 Honda Civic, but he keeps it in good condition (stock, I may add).
Any ideas on the best way to remove this 'art work' from the 3 areas?
Thanks in advance.

How heavy is the coverage? Was it waxed recently? Depending on the answer you may want to take it to a good body shop.

Scott

[Stuart993]

I haven't seen how heavy the coverage is, he's away at university.
I was possibly waxed about 6 months ago.
Actually, he's justed called and reported the glass is now clean and majority is off the paintwork, I think T-Cut may solve the paint problem when he comes home. He's having most trouble with the rubber trim.
Thanks for the input.

[notfarnow]

That sucks.

When my car was vandalized, I was able to get the spray paint of with lacquer thinner and then a good rubbing compound afterwards.

Did he file a police report?

[Stuart993]

I advised him to, not sure if he did though.
The black seems to be the worst problem.

[azasadny]

Claybar treatment and acetone will remove the paint from the bodywork and trim. Good luck!

[Stuart993]

Thank you gentlemen.

[Shuie]

Get a couple of coats of wax on it if you use the acetone!

[on2wheels52]

Some brain surgeon sold me an 1100 magnum he sprayed black for turkey season. Will the above suggestions hurt the satin finish on the stock?
Jim

[Mr_Wizard]

Clay Bar Treatment. Try Ice clay formula. It is a synthetic liquid, used it this weekend to remove some scratches and various other gunk from my paint. Worked like a champ.