Hey guys, just got home, and I noticed that there are little white paint spots all over my windows and car... I am sure that they are paint spots, what can I do to remove them myself? If I have to, I'll send my car to get detailed..

 

Its probably paint overspray. Take it to a pro.

 

just use gasoline or laquer thinner. If you have good paint on there, it should all be good, just wax afterward, don't use too much solvent..

 

it aint funny Neemz!

 

no, what was funny, is me pullin on your *** in 4th on 280, and your clutch slippin. that was funny...

 

bhahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahhahhhhahhahah

 

clay bar.

 

That's what happens when you try and **** with the Stoplight Assassin f00! Recognize!!!

 

Word. Dude Neemz, I can't even put the stickers on that I got today, because there is paint all over the fuggin' window!

 

nice,

i always thought that i was the muthafockin' stoplight assassin?!??!

biterz!

 

Yeah, if it's on the windshield don't sweat it. Try some cleaning solution, Glass Plus, Windex, etc. Also use a razor, and should be able to remove that **** caked on your windshield..

 

Like someone else mentioned, clay is the best bet. That is what body shops use to remove overspray. You can get Clay Magic (which is good) at Autozone for $9.99.

Or, like someone else mentioned, you can use mineral spirits. Lightly dampen a rag with mineral spirits and wipe over the area in question. dont worry, it wont strip your clear unless you let it sit and dwell for hours!

 

"or laquer thinner"

NOOOOOO!!! Unless you are an expert at this kind of stuff, using laquer thinner that is of any significant concentration will effect the finish of your car! I highly suggest you do not try this!

Also be aware that laquer thinner is not the same as Mineral Spirits. Mineral spirits are for thinning/ cleaning away oil based paints. Laquer thinner is for thinning/ cleaning away laquer based products. Your cars paint is laquer based.


Is your car waxed well? If it is, then a clay bar will probably take most of the overspray right off. if it is not, bring it to a detailer, they will take care of it. If you have a low deductible with your ins co, they may even cover the cost of the work if you claim it as damage.

Cheese~





[Modified by Cheeseman, 8:41 AM 6/4/2002]

 

NOOOOOO!!!

I've never used it personally, but people I know that are into the detailing realm (compete in various concours events) recommend this. The clear/paint is baked on your car at the factory and is very "stable", whereas the overspray is still "soft" and "unstable". You should be able to remove the overspray with a few swipes, then wash and wax the car.

But, like you said, clay is the best first step! I avoid "professionals" until the very end because I feel most in the detailing arena are hacks!

 

But those d00ds in the detailing realm have much more experience with using rough solvents than a "regular joe" kinda guy.

Mineral spirits will only help if the paint spots are oil or water based, since mineral spirits are petroleum based. I think that stuff would be much less harmful than using lacquer thinner, as someone earlier in the thread suggested.

But if a person insists on trying to use a solvent, try gasoline, kerosene, or goo-gone....not lacquer thinner!

One thing is for sure....the longer he waits to tackle the problem, the harder the spots will be to remove.

Cheese~