How To Remove Paintball Paint From Car?

If you want to know how to remove paintball paint from car then keep on reading to find out all there is to know about it.

I am game for paintball anytime every time however, things get a little messy when you get paint on your clothes, house, and car. I mean getting paintball paint on your skin is a whole different story as it washes off pretty quickly if you use a mild soap. But it doesn’t work with other things such as windows, cars, clothes, and so on. And that is where you start to scratch your head in pure frustration.

Believe me, I have been there and that’s why I know exactly how you feel right now. Fortunately, you have me as your guide today. I will tell you exactly how to remove paintball paint from the car.

You may find hundreds of articles on how to remove paint from clothes etc but getting paint off your car is a totally different thing. You constantly have to worry about accidentally scratching the paint of your car in the process of getting rid of paintball paint.

But don’t worry because I have a few tricks up my sleeve that will help you successfully accomplish your goal while leaving the car paint intact. Sounds exciting? So, why don’t you start reading through this article and see where it gets you? I can guarantee you excellent results as the outcome.

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How To Remove Paintball Paint From Car

Things You Will Need

It is a given thing that you cannot simply use a bar of soap to wash off paintball paint from your car. You will have to use a few other things as well if you want to keep your car paint from scratching. So, get the following list of items before you get started.

Mild dishwashing liquid
Sponge
A small towel
Fast garden hose spray
Cotton balls
Bug and tar remover spray

Steps To Remove Paintball Paint From The Car

Step # 01: First of all, you need to wash your car normally with a mild dishwashing detergent. Don’t scrub off the paint just yet. Simply wipe the car’s surface with a soapy sponge.

Step # 02: Spray the car with water from a garden hose spray. Make sure to target the areas with paintball paint on it.

Step # 03: Now, take a small towel and gently dry out the area with paintball paint.

Step # 04: After that, take the bug and tar remover spray and directly spray the contents over the painted area. You may also use a cotton ball to apply the remover to the paint surface. Then, let the remover sit for a minute. After that use the same cotton ball to gently remove the paintball paint from the car. Make sure that you don’t scrub the surface too harshly because it will damage the color of the car underneath.

Step # 05: Keep applying the remover to the same spot with the help of a fresh cotton ball until it is gone completely.

Step # 06: Repeat steps # 3, 4, and 5 on each of the paintball paint stains until your car is wiped clean of all the paint.

Step # 07: Now, simply spray water on the car with the garden hose spray to get the remover out of the surface otherwise, it will start to eat away your car’s paint itself.

Steps To Remove Paintball Paint From The Car Windows

You can not repeat the same process for getting paint out of your car’s windows as well. You will have to use slightly different products for this purpose as well. So, if you also got paint on your car’s windows, you’d better start paying attention to what I am about to tell you next.

Step # 01: Take a small bowl and fill it with warm water. Then, mix two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid with this water and mix well.

Step # 02: Now, dip the sponge in this mixture and rub it against the paint on your car’s windows.

Step # 03: Now, take a razor blade and hold it at a 160-degree angle, and carefully start scrubbing the paint off the windows. Beware, that if you don’t hold the razer at this angle you will scratch the windows.

Step # 04: Make sure you rinse off the scratched paint from the windows before you work on a different stain.

Step # 05: Once you are done, spray any glass cleaner on the windows and wipe them with a soft clean towel.

FAQs

Do paintballs ruin car paint?

No paintballs do not normally ruin car paint however, you may accidentally do that if you are not careful while cleaning it off. This is because paintballs are fired at a speed of three hundred feet per second.

This speed is fast enough for the paintball paint to penetrate the car’s paint but does not permanently damage it. So, just make sure that you do not scrub off the paintball paint from the car. Use a remover or hydrogen peroxide to weaken the paint bonds before rubbing it off.

Final Thoughts

So, this was all from my side. I hope these procedures help you get rid of those horrible stubborn paintball paint stains from your car. The reason why I suggested you use a dishwashing liquid to wash your car is that paintball paint is made of food colors and other ingredients that we normally use in our food.

And dishwashing liquids are specifically made to wash off such stains. Hence, it weakens the paint bonds and makes it easier for you to get rid of them. In any case, if you found all this information useful, make sure to share it with your friends as well.

Anderson

In his impressive career, John M. Anderson has played alongside the best players in the world and earned the respect of many top competitors. His skill, versatility, and timing have helped him become one of the top players in the paintball world. He is a true pro who will likely be remembered as one of the greatest players in the game’s history. His impact goes beyond the field as well. He has become a spokesperson for the sport, sharing interesting stories and facts from the past, and he also regularly contributes to this blog to help and guide new players in the world of paintball.