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Old May 30, 2018 | 08:41 AM
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When I brought a 2006 Dakota it was spray painted black. At the time I thought it was fine but I would rather have the original silver paint back. Is there any way to remove the black matte paint without damaging the base coat.

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Old May 30, 2018 | 08:49 AM
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Try some Carb cleaner or brake cleaner with a rag, don't over do it thought because you take off the silver paint as well.
 
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The entire vehicle is spray painted black? Hope you have lots of time on your hand and are prepared to do some major finish work on the original paint/clearcoat if you do manage to "wipe off" the spray paint.
 
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Old May 30, 2018 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Jrberry13
When I brought a 2006 Dakota it was spray painted black. At the time I thought it was fine but I would rather have the original silver paint back. Is there any way to remove the black matte paint without damaging the base coat.

Thanks,

J
unfortunately yes the whole truck is black lol. Thanks guys I will give it a try.
 
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Old May 30, 2018 | 11:26 AM
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a kid tagged my shed a few months ago with black spray paint. i started with wd-40, then brake clean. I found a spray can of paint remover on my shelf and that stuff took it right off, literally no residue left.
 
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