How to clean lacquer off of paint

[Jerry Johnson]

Help!!! My son sprayed my truck with Neat-LAC Leather finish. How do I remove the lacquer without damaging the finish or removing the clear coat?



Jerry

 

[Bill Barber]

UGH

would try a claybar.

 

[Dingo]

Light lacquer thinner followed by wax?

 

[Bill Barber]

use Laq thinner and you can kiss your clearcoat and paint goodbye

Dingo thats just wrong.

 

[Mark Rutt]

I would seek the advice of a reputable detailer or body shop.

 

[Dingo]

I've used lacquer thinner multiple times on many vehicles. When used in moderation, it won't hurt basecoat/clearcoat paint.

 

[S KRX]

Whatever the solution, make the kid do the work!

 

[Bill Barber]

Dingo

Laq thinner desolves polyurathanes, which is used on our tracs

But so be it, jerry, have at it with laq, thinner and maybe some fine steel wool.

would try a claybar first JMO

 

[Dingo]

Most clearcoats are an acrylic polymer. I'm not sure of the exact composition of the ST factory paint, but I have used lacquer thinner to dissolve adhesive on mine.

 

[Russ Lynas]

I am an ex auto body painter and recently repainted my rear bumper and didn't notice a masking tape error and over spray got on my tailgate, Laquer thinner took it right off, and did not phase the clear coat. With that said, I worked fast and used high quality cotton towels. I came in behind that with wax and grease remover. Then soapy water, then re-waxed.

 

[Bill Barber]

Laquer thinner rocks on paint, just do it:lol:

 

[Brad B]

Sorry, Dingo is on the mark. Lacquer thinner won't touch FACTORY clearcoat unless you rub it till you finish a six pack. I have 25+ years in autobody repair. All body shops use it for a fast cleanup. But I would take it to a shop to get it done. First off, you'll have a hard time finding paint grade thinner, and if you do, you'll probably have to buy a gallon. It's expensive and you probably only need a pint. And it's better off in the hands of someone who knows how to use it.

 

[Dingo]

Maybe the grade matters. I buy it from my paint supplier in 5 gallon buckets.

 

[Richard L]

I would recommend that you go to a local body or paint shop, tell them the problem and they can probably tell the best way to get it off if it is even possible.



...Rich

 

[Robert Thomas]

Any repair that includes a 6 pack should be done at home.