Paint splattered on car, how to remove?
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I can't remember the name of the product but call a shop that supplies paint to auto body/paint shops, tell them the problem and they should have this stuff readily available. Another good this for those stubborn splatters is a plastic razor blade (one of the greatest detailing tools ever), they're just like single edge razor blades but plastic.
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Oh, my favorite past wax is Natty's red paste AWESOME. I just tried it for the first time 4 weeks ago and it make the car look "wet".
![](http://www.poorboysworld.com/products/natty-red.jpg)
for dark color cars its:
![](http://www.poorboysworld.com/products/natty-blue.jpg)
Best all around wax but don't think it's available anymore is:
![](http://www.poorboysworld.com/products/natty-red.jpg)
for dark color cars its:
![](http://www.poorboysworld.com/products/natty-blue.jpg)
Best all around wax but don't think it's available anymore is:
![](http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/images/Megs16pastewax.jpg)
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Just gonna respond to each post in its own quoted post --
Papa:
I don't own a PC -- Nor do I have the money to buy one at the moment.. (I've got it chalked away for other more immediate things on the priority list for the car) -- Not enough to do it all.. but eventually. So I'd like to get this done as cheaply as possible.
None of my friends have one that I know of.. maybe I can ask a friend of a friend and see if they can ask around.. maybe someone knows a bodyshop guy that would help a guy out, or a detailer who can get access to one.
If I brought the car into a 'shop' (I leave that vague cause I don't know which to go to, body, detail, or some other type) .. and showed them that spot.. then maybe a few other spots that are smaller but similar and said could you 'buff that out' or whatever it takes.. Whatcha think it would cost me? And is that something that is 'possible' ?
Thanks
Papa:
I don't own a PC -- Nor do I have the money to buy one at the moment.. (I've got it chalked away for other more immediate things on the priority list for the car) -- Not enough to do it all.. but eventually. So I'd like to get this done as cheaply as possible.
None of my friends have one that I know of.. maybe I can ask a friend of a friend and see if they can ask around.. maybe someone knows a bodyshop guy that would help a guy out, or a detailer who can get access to one.
If I brought the car into a 'shop' (I leave that vague cause I don't know which to go to, body, detail, or some other type) .. and showed them that spot.. then maybe a few other spots that are smaller but similar and said could you 'buff that out' or whatever it takes.. Whatcha think it would cost me? And is that something that is 'possible' ?
Thanks
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If this is an epoxy road line paint, time is of the essence. If fairly fresh, it'll be easier.
So let's assume it's been there a great deal of time.
5 Star products sells a canister of 'overspray wipes', I've never tried it, but I've see it in body shops. You might want to visit a paint supply store and ask about it or the equivalent.
If you can find it, try gasoline. You'll have to use a sponge to allow small areas to soak a bit. The gas won't hurt the factory paint-it will dull it slightly-but that can be polished up later.
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Gesalene? Isn't that the stuff they used to run automobiles with from dinosaurs? -- Maybe I can find some on ebay.
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No really.. Believe it or not I've worked miracles with gasoline. I've freaked out some of my friends detailing cars before using it. When I was done they were extremely happy. I've basically coated an ENTIRE LS 400 as a matter of fact, white one,.. with gasoline. My trick is get it on, and OFF quick. Not like 3 seconds quick.. but under a minute type of stuff. Then I immediately follow it with my paste wax and so forth. (I always work in small areas, not dousing a car with gasoline like it is a bon fire hehehe..) -- But I really don't think gas is even going to get this off. I haven't tried because you guys seem to know a HECK of alot more than my simple intuition and experimentation has gotten me to this point. Also I do not want to proceed and do more harm than good. As is, worst case scenario it is in a location and pattern that makes it look like a usual 'dust' spot from normal driving.. nothing anyone would even really look at if looking over the car .. other than maybe saying "you have a little dust down there .." -- So it is perfectly good, undamaged, factory paint in the area.. I just need to take the right steps to get this junk off of it.
*I can't believe the owner of this car didn't immediately work on getting this off. I can see not noticing it the first day, but in a day or two.. telling her husband and him doing something about it.. But it is what it is.*
I know someone that WAS successful with gasoline on yellow road epoxy paint. It was a LOT of work though.
Last ditch solution; Try Lacquer thinner. This is riskier and although *most* cured urethane factory paint will easily tolerate it, you need to test it on the underside rocker part of the car, or somewhere else not visible. I myself used it to remove painted pinstripes on my GS400 years ago, with no ill effects.
I wish I could just cover the affected area with it, so it could eat down to a certain level and I could 'stop' it. But it is little tiny specs so it is all but impossible to use a 'toothpick' and dot each spec with some chemical.
How exactly would you proceed with this idea? Like a little step by step, and *cautionary advice*
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It's much stronger than gasoline at breaking down paint, but has some potential to break down certain paints (lacquer of course) and paint shop mixes, so use this as a last resort.
I don't recommend wetsanding here because you'll take too much good paint away and might not get all the bad before you break through the clear.
Best wishes,
Best wishes,
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Awesome advice man.. thanks.
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