Graphite on car.

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welshdragon
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Graphite on car.

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What's the best way to remove the graphite from the paint. I've tried vegetable oil with limited success. Also, my car is florescent yellow/green and I need to put the wheels on. Since the wheels are heavily coated with graphite, I'm worried about ruining the paint. Any suggestions?

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Having 3 kids we learned to use baby wipes for everything. They clean everything but windows (streak heavily). They do a great job of removing graphite, as long a your paint is smooth.
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I'll try that. Don't have any babies or kids though. This car is for a business function but I want to keep it looking nice before, during, and after the race. Do you think regular Wal-Mart type all-purpose wipes would work?

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welshdragon wrote:Do you think regular Wal-Mart type all-purpose wipes would work?

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You can buy a package of baby wipes at Wal-Mart. Make sure you get the UNSCENTED version!!

We also have Clorox wipes. Haven't tried them. Maybe killing the germs will make it a little faster. :mrgreen:
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The best way to remove graphite is litle vegatable oil on a towel.
works great
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