Police finger print powder

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lsanford

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A friend of mine's car was recently stolen and used in a bank robbery. The car was appropriately taken into custody as evidence by the local police.



When the car is returned, I don't really know what kind of condition it will be in after having been looked at for evidence.



My first thought was how to get finger print powder/dust off all the surfaces...especially since that stuff seems designed to stick.



Anyone have experience with a car after such evidence collection?



Thanks for any advice you have to share.
 
Hey lsanford,

I have some experience with police fingerprint powder, but from the application end. It really isn't designed to stick. It works like dust, in that it clings to a surface by way of static electricity. It will/should just wipe right off. There might be some concern with residue from the lifting tape, but I wouldn’t count on it.

Hope this helps.

Andrew
 
I can tell you that you definitely need to get as much as possible off with a dry rag. Then move to a slightly damp cloth. If you try to clean it with a wet rag it will just make a huge mess.
 
a damp MF towel does the trick. Just did this the other day. as others have noted be sure to use only a damp towel as it can get messy when really wet.
 
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