How do I get rid of paint overspray from spray can?

[GibMax]

I was doing some touch up painting on a small spot on my hood with a spray can. I didn't cover enough of the hood (lazy I guess). Some paint sprayed on the good shiny paint. How do I get rid of paint over spray from spray can?

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[Jonk67]

I'd try some regular wax first, sometimes it makes overspray release, if not I'd step up to a mild compound then up from there if needed. Others may have better chemical ideas.
Jon

[Oxnard Montalvo]

I'd use a small amount of paint thinner on a rag and work fast. The fresh paint should come right off before the thinner has a chance to eat into the older paint. The tricky part is when you get close to the touched up area.

[2+2GT]

Use a very fine polish, "swirl remover". It'll come right off, and look better than before. Ask me how I know.

[Norm Peterson]

A "cleaner wax" ought to work.


Norm

[rmodel65]

if you have a buffer buff first, then go to a reducer wipe then wipe dry if that doesnt work move to thinner.

if the above doesnt work, use some 2000 grit paper wet sand and buff back

[ozarks06]

Clay bar will take it right off without any worries about hurting the paint.

[GibMax]

Hey thank you all for the ides. Several of the ideas worked. I tested different concepts on various parts. The paint thinner worked great. The wax cleaner worked too. The sandpaper worked (I used 1000 that left a mild scratches that came out with the wax cleaner). I also used clay bar. That worked too.

[photocliff]

That is what I love about Mustang Forums. You get some great advice when most needed!

[GibMax]

I still have scratches from the 1000 grit sandpaper. So, don't do that. How can I get these scratches out? It may just be to the clear coat. Can I use wet sanding with say, 2000 grit?