Friday, October 31, 2014

How to Remove Black Ink from Car Paint

If you know the type of ink that has got on your car’s paint i.e. the chemical composition of the ink, then it is a lot easier to decide the best cleaning solution for ink removal. If you have got an ink stain on your car’s body, the best thing is to take quick action. Leaving the ink stain as such will only worsen the problem, as when the car’s body gets heated up in the sun, the ink stain would further settle and grip into the paint. The best way to remove unwanted ink stains in a professional manner is to take your car to Singapore car polish services.

You can also try to remove the ink stain at home. Typically there are two categories of ink, water based and non-water based (permanent). As it is clear from the two names above, water based inks are easier to remove than permanent ones.

Water Based inks

Water based inks include – children’s markers, magic markers, erasable ink pens, ink stamps, calligraphy ink and highlighters. Removal of such type of ink marks can be accomplished by washing with plain water. After wetting the stained area with water, use a piece of clean towel to absorb the ink from the surface. Another idea is to put some normal washing detergent on to the stain and wet it for few minutes and then wash it with warm water and clean the stained area with a neat towel.

Non-water based (permanent) ink

Non-water ink stains are harder to remove. These include stains from permanent markers, sharpies, standard ink pens. Car polish service in Singapore has professional expertise to deal with such kind of stains. However, you can try your bit at home to find whether it works or not.

•    The first thing you can do is treat the stain with alcohol. Apply alcohol on the stained area so that the alcohol dissolves the stain. Now use a clean towel to absorb the stain.

•    Another thing that you can do is use a fingernail polish remover. The ones, which are non-acetone based, are best. First, test it on an inconspicuous car paint area to check that it doesn’t affect the paint surface. If you find it safe, you can use it in the same way as mentioned above for alcohol.

•    Stain remover products and gels can also be put into trial to find any success. This works well when the stains are fresh.

Car grooming in Singapore is a tested business to have a new look on your car once again. They have the technical expertise on different kind of stains and their removal methods. Thus, it is better to apply their professional approach if things don’t work out to your expectations at home.

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