My touch-up paint leaked into my glovebox! - Toyota Yaris Forums

DorytheYaris · 06-18-2007, 09:16 AM

I accidentally left the little bottle of touch-up paint in my driver's side glovebox over the weekend and I have blue paint all over the inside of it! The entire bottle was empty!

What should I use to try and get this stuff thinned out and off of it? Is paint stripper a good idea?

brickhardmeat · 06-18-2007, 09:22 AM

might damage the plastic material, that stuff is strong, you may let it dry real good and then let the car sit in the sun and -maybe- it will get kinda gummy and sort of peel out

death is my gift · 06-18-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DorytheYaris

I accidentally left the little bottle of touch-up paint in my driver's side glovebox over the weekend and I have blue paint all over the inside of it! The entire bottle was empty!

What should I use to try and get this stuff thinned out and off of it? Is paint stripper a good idea?

oh nos! that so sucks. i have no solution, just showing some sympathy.

nqd · 06-18-2007, 10:04 AM

you could paint the rest of it blue

brickhardmeat · 06-18-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nqd

you could paint the rest of it blue

I was think that too, just smooth out whats there and paint he rest blue too

nqd · 06-18-2007, 10:19 AM

heres another idea...

wait till it dries
remove it from dash
sand it down a little then get some either semi gloss or flat spray paint
and spray ...i never notice the actual gloss on the inside of the glove soi dunno if semi gloss flat, or gloss black would match

DorytheYaris · 06-18-2007, 11:06 AM

With today's high temps, it's probably going to just turn gummy so hopefully it'll peel off on my lunchbreak at 3. We'll see what happens.

tacsniper · 06-18-2007, 12:48 PM

or you can just replace the glove compartment if it all doesn't work out... don't think that will cost a lot

dayvit_h · 06-18-2007, 03:31 PM

I use an acitone base nail polish remover, poured on a shop towel, wrapped around a credit card to soften and remove excess touch up paint that gets around scratches and chips. The acitone, if put on the rag, in small amount might not harm the plastic as it plays nice with clearcoat. Not sure about how it will deal with the paint left in the textured pattern. Works great on exterior.

*kimona* · 06-18-2007, 04:06 PM

I think you may be able to gently peel it off.

uncleyaris · 06-18-2007, 06:34 PM

mineral spirits i think may help.at least it is inside or did any run out?

DorytheYaris · 06-18-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dayvit_h

I use an acitone base nail polish remover, poured on a shop towel, wrapped around a credit card to soften and remove excess touch up paint that gets around scratches and chips. The acitone, if put on the rag, in small amount might not harm the plastic as it plays nice with clearcoat. Not sure about how it will deal with the paint left in the textured pattern. Works great on exterior.

That sounds like a really good idea. I'm gonna try that as soon as I get a few minutes! lol

DorytheYaris · 06-18-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by uncleyaris

mineral spirits i think may help.at least it is inside or did any run out?

Nah, it's just inside.

churp · 06-18-2007, 11:02 PM

Possibly time to have the 1st Yaris upholstered glove box.....if all else fails, spray adhesive and a fine fabric of your choice (or neoprene) could add some class....but I'm just an old toad!

nsmitchell · 06-19-2007, 01:29 PM

The neoprene could deaden the sound from objects clattering about. hehe I'd look into a new glovebox. Gotta be one from a totaled Yaris somewhere.

kurokoma-kun · 06-19-2007, 01:52 PM

Dory, sounds like your glovebox is now waterproofed and ready for use as a flower holder!

Not really... I'm sorry to hear about your mess, hope it turns out ok.

Thotprawsis · 06-19-2007, 08:21 PM

Major bummer. Sorry I have no solution but I do feel your pain!

DorytheYaris · 06-21-2007, 12:41 AM

Still no luck yet with getting the junk off the glovebox. Will keep everyone updated as to what actually works.

Of course this has to happen when I just move into my new place and remodeling is taking up my schedule.

06-18-2007, 09:16 AM	#1
DorytheYaris aka Eleni View User's Garage Drives: 10 Yaris LB Auto- Blazing Blue Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 204	My touch-up paint leaked into my glovebox! I accidentally left the little bottle of touch-up paint in my driver's side glovebox over the weekend and I have blue paint all over the inside of it! The entire bottle was empty! What should I use to try and get this stuff thinned out and off of it? Is paint stripper a good idea? __________________ Repeat Offender Former owner 2007 2 dr Liftback ("Dory") - Blazing Blue Former owner 2009 2 dr Liftback ("Wendy") - Blazing Blue Current owner 2010 4 dr Liftback - Totaled after 5 months :'( Blazing Blue

06-18-2007, 09:22 AM	#2
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	might damage the plastic material, that stuff is strong, you may let it dry real good and then let the car sit in the sun and -maybe- it will get kinda gummy and sort of peel out __________________ SPONSORED BY

06-18-2007, 11:06 AM	#7
DorytheYaris aka Eleni View User's Garage Drives: 10 Yaris LB Auto- Blazing Blue Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 204	With today's high temps, it's probably going to just turn gummy so hopefully it'll peel off on my lunchbreak at 3. We'll see what happens. __________________ Repeat Offender Former owner 2007 2 dr Liftback ("Dory") - Blazing Blue Former owner 2009 2 dr Liftback ("Wendy") - Blazing Blue Current owner 2010 4 dr Liftback - Totaled after 5 months :'( Blazing Blue

06-18-2007, 11:02 PM	#14
churp Clean and (dis)Functional View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 562	Possibly time to have the 1st Yaris upholstered glove box.....if all else fails, spray adhesive and a fine fabric of your choice (or neoprene) could add some class....but I'm just an old toad! __________________ ____________ Old School Cobble Jockey

06-19-2007, 01:29 PM	#15
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	The neoprene could deaden the sound from objects clattering about. hehe I'd look into a new glovebox. Gotta be one from a totaled Yaris somewhere. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

06-18-2007, 10:04 AM	#4
nqd Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884	you could paint the rest of it blue

06-18-2007, 10:19 AM	#6
nqd Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884	heres another idea... wait till it dries remove it from dash sand it down a little then get some either semi gloss or flat spray paint and spray ...i never notice the actual gloss on the inside of the glove soi dunno if semi gloss flat, or gloss black would match

06-18-2007, 12:48 PM	#8
tacsniper Drives: 07 White Yaris RS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 99	or you can just replace the glove compartment if it all doesn't work out... don't think that will cost a lot

06-18-2007, 03:31 PM	#9
dayvit_h Drives: 07 Yaris 3Dr Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 7	I use an acitone base nail polish remover, poured on a shop towel, wrapped around a credit card to soften and remove excess touch up paint that gets around scratches and chips. The acitone, if put on the rag, in small amount might not harm the plastic as it plays nice with clearcoat. Not sure about how it will deal with the paint left in the textured pattern. Works great on exterior.

06-18-2007, 04:06 PM	#10
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	I think you may be able to gently peel it off.

06-18-2007, 06:34 PM	#11
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	mineral spirits i think may help.at least it is inside or did any run out?

06-19-2007, 01:52 PM	#16
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	Dory, sounds like your glovebox is now waterproofed and ready for use as a flower holder! Not really... I'm sorry to hear about your mess, hope it turns out ok. __________________ my yaris, kurokoma-kun

06-19-2007, 08:21 PM	#17
Thotprawsis View User's Garage Drives: '07 Blazin' Blue LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 201	Major bummer. Sorry I have no solution but I do feel your pain!

06-21-2007, 12:41 AM	#18
DorytheYaris aka Eleni View User's Garage Drives: 10 Yaris LB Auto- Blazing Blue Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 204	Still no luck yet with getting the junk off the glovebox. Will keep everyone updated as to what actually works. Of course this has to happen when I just move into my new place and remodeling is taking up my schedule. __________________ Repeat Offender Former owner 2007 2 dr Liftback ("Dory") - Blazing Blue Former owner 2009 2 dr Liftback ("Wendy") - Blazing Blue Current owner 2010 4 dr Liftback - Totaled after 5 months :'( Blazing Blue

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