overspray :(
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overspray :(
my parents were getting something on the house painted, and they moved my car about 35 ft from the house, yet the paint still got to it 
. its a tan like paint, its on the rear window real bad, and on the black part that goes from behind the door over the top to the other side, anyone got any ideas for getting this off?
. its a tan like paint, its on the rear window real bad, and on the black part that goes from behind the door over the top to the other side, anyone got any ideas for getting this off?
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From: Minnesota
Re: overspray :(
Here's what I've got on the subject.
Tools & Technique:
While engaging a professional detailer or body shop is preferable, there are a few things you can do yourself.
- If you have recently waxed your automobile, the paint will likely come off with a good washing, as the waxed finish is a poor surface for paint to hold.
- If your car is less than 10 years old, it likely is finished with an enamel based paint with a clearcoat finish. If this is the case regular lacquer thinner would help disolve the paint without damaging the enamel finish. Try this on the inside of the hood or door, to be sure it won't damage the paint.
- If you have an older car it may be finished with a lacquer paint. In this case the best route is to try a milder solvent, such as Kerosene. This is the primary ingredient in most commercially avaliable bug and tar removers.
- When using either of the solvents above, dab some onto a clean cotton or terry rag, and rub the paint gently. Do not rub hard or you run the risk of scratching the paint.
- Once the paint is removed from the finish it is important to wash the vehicle and re-wax to restore the glossy shine. If there are any fine scrathces, try removing them using a rubbing compound before you wax.
While engaging a professional detailer or body shop is preferable, there are a few things you can do yourself.
- If you have recently waxed your automobile, the paint will likely come off with a good washing, as the waxed finish is a poor surface for paint to hold.
- If your car is less than 10 years old, it likely is finished with an enamel based paint with a clearcoat finish. If this is the case regular lacquer thinner would help disolve the paint without damaging the enamel finish. Try this on the inside of the hood or door, to be sure it won't damage the paint.
- If you have an older car it may be finished with a lacquer paint. In this case the best route is to try a milder solvent, such as Kerosene. This is the primary ingredient in most commercially avaliable bug and tar removers.
- When using either of the solvents above, dab some onto a clean cotton or terry rag, and rub the paint gently. Do not rub hard or you run the risk of scratching the paint.
- Once the paint is removed from the finish it is important to wash the vehicle and re-wax to restore the glossy shine. If there are any fine scrathces, try removing them using a rubbing compound before you wax.
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