Car Nut

I have always been careful driving over freshly painted lines on the road.
Somehow I have got paint splashes on the passenger door, the rocker panel area and in the wheel well.
What is the best way to clean this mess? I feel that the wheel well area will be extra difficult as this area is not smooth and has the most paint spray. Please help.

Bear60

I have used gasoline to clean stripping paint off of the body with good results. It will not hurt the clear coat and is low cost.

jessejames

no not gas just use a razor blade and some water and it will come rirght off trust me.

greyBLITZ

iTrader: (2)

I actually would not recommend either of those above methods as a first try. Reason: Gasoline is pretty strong stuff. And razor blade = scratch.

I would try rubbing alcohol actually, its a little more mild. But if that doesn't work then maybe move up towards some stronger stuff.

Nospinzone

Go to your nearest Harley Davidson dealer and buy the HD Scratch & Swirl Remover. If its not convenient to get to a HD dealer, buy the Mother's brand at an auto parts store.

Dave Mac

That stuff can really be hard to get off. I've had my best results with 3-M General Purpose Adhesive Remover or Dupont Road Tar Remover (hard to find anymore). I think the key is not to use any kind of rubbing compound until you get most of the paint off. At some point a clay bar would become effective but be sure to discard the clay bar after this use. And you will have to rewax of course.

Dave Mac

calichris

iTrader: (2)

try power orange great stuff dont think they sell it at stores ask someone at the dealership the detailers use it, ive used it before to get tar off

Nospinzone

Geeez, can't you guys keep between the lines!