HELP, I got paint on my gauge cluster

[154james]

So the title pretty much gets the point, but I got vinyl paint on my gauge cluster cover, the clear part and I don't know how to get it off, I attached some pictures of the information on the can. Thanks for any help


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[wetamup2k3g]

Get some thinner maybe and wet a rag with it and try to rub it off? I don't know what paint thinner will do to the plastic. I'd just hit a junkyard and get another one.

[oakrdrs187]

This goes to show that in order for something to get painted properly it should either be removed from the car then painted and then set to properly dry before its re-installed. If the part cant be removed the other parts in the vicinity should be properly masked to avoid this.


Anyway enough lessons. Try using rubbing alcohol on a cotton swap or alcohol wipes. Usually in first aid kits if you have one.

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[154james]

I couldn't get it off, I ended up buying a whole new cluster and swapping out the clear cover. $35 lesson learned.

[8thLS6]

I've had pretty good luck with goo gone in the past if the paint is still fairly fresh..like over spray etc. Never had an issue with plastic or even paint, but I say this at your own risk of course lol. I always rinsed with water after or just wash that particular spot with car wash followed by a rinse. Its the yellow type, with the black label. I say all this for future reference.