Stupid street relining paint :*(

[Shay]

So I got home today and realized that I have yellow paint allover my car its like someone splatter painted it. I know it must have happened on the highway because it wasnt there when I left school (Im anal about parking and go around my car everytime I get back )

anyways I took it up to my work (Carwash) and ran it through thinking it would help. Well it got some of it off but not all of it

What can I do to get the paint off?????
my boss said kerosene (???) would work but it sounds dangerous

what can I do to get this paint off without having to have my whole car repainted???

[from Margaritaville...]

"Goof Off" - available at Home Depot and such - high flammable - wear gloves if you have painted nails - be sure to wax (the car, silly) following clean-up duties...

[deeceedub]

I always try the 'least aggressive' method first, so I don't accidentally do further damage. I'd try a claybar first. If you had a good coat of wax on before the paint hit it, it may clay right off of there. Of course, you'll need to follow the clay with a good wax.

I saw a street striper the other day when I picked my new TDI up at the dealership-- I couldn't get away fast enough

[FineExampl]

Goof off is okay, dut don't leave it on for too long. WD40, same thing. Cleaner wax might help. Rubbing compound SHOULD get it off with repeated uses. You need a solvent. Something made for that specific purpose if possible. It's not impossible to remove. Don't sweat it yet.

Also...if you wax regularly, you'll have an easier time with it. You will need some elbow grease though. If all else fails, try a detail shop.

Perhaps go to Target or Walmart and pick up a cheap orbital polisher. I got one for $30 and it was a great investment. I've gotten many a scratch out with it.

[Shay]

thanks guys

I suggest claybar to my boss and he said it could work. I might look into the goo off too. the problem was they were already done repainting and there were no signs out but I dont know where it happened.

[spdbump2001]

You could try 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner. http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.jsp?searchtext=3m Most parts stores, NAPA, etc. should have it. I use it and it great for taking off road tar. Use in a well ventilated area or you'll get high!

[wawalker]

I would start by scrubbing with soap and water if you recently waxed, then move to a claybar, then to a mild solvent, and kerosene and WD-40 are pretty mild. I do not suggest going to harsher solvents though--it will just take more time is all when you stay mild, but be less likely to bite into your paint. When I worked at a commercial sign shop occasionally we had to clean graffiti off a sign. Kerosene was slow, but it didn't damage the sign. Make sure that you wash with a soap like Dawn to remove all the oil residue, then rewash with a good car washing soap and the give it a good coating or 2 of wax.

[Shay]

thanks guy

I think im going to try the kerosene then the 3m cleaner, If those dont work im going to do a claybar with my bosses help.

He said he'd take care of everything as long as I got the product to do the job

[Lugnutx5]

I hope you get the nasties off! BTW, don't worry about using a clay bar. They were actually invented precisely to remove paint overspray.

[scarabY2k]

Hey ShayShay,

Hopefully you have a good coat of wax on Loco as well. Our defunct '00 Malibu suffered the same problem. Good thing we had a good waxing done to it. Removal was pretty easy.

[Shay]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Hey ShayShay,

Hopefully you have a good coat of wax on Loco as well. Our defunct '00 Malibu suffered the same problem. Good thing we had a good waxing done to it. Removal was pretty easy.

Hi Al

I dont have a good coat on it but after im done removing the paint with my boss we are going to give it a good waxing

[Lnzbug]

Good luck getting it off. I had a bunch of tar splash up on mine and I used gasoline to get it off. You might try a little on a rag to see if it works for you. You have to be VERY careful and wash and wax right away.

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by Shay

Hi Al

I dont have a good coat on it but after im done removing the paint with my boss we are going to give it a good waxing

That's my gurrl. Take good care of Loco. Oh I forgot to tell ya. I had a plastic putty knife to take the splotches off- used a gentle touch of course. and on some spots I used Mineral Spirits to get the paint off.

[dunno513]

I feel your pain. We still have a jeep with remnants of it inside the wheel-well and along the bottom rocker panels. I originally just picked at it with my fingernail, but there were so many spots, that my fingers hurt before I got very far. I tried to use a scotch brite pat (non scratching) but it really marked up the plastic molding on the jeep.

I would get some goo-be-gone and a small plastic scraper, much like a bread bag tag. Get the spray bottle and apply liberally. Then after 5 minutes, use the scraper as you would your fingernail. Give this a shot.

I would keep all petroleum products away from your paint until you have exhausted all other options.

[Lugnutx5]

I would keep all petroleum products away from your paint until you have exhausted all other options.

Ditto that. I'd try claybar first before going to solvents. You might be surprised how much stuff the clay will pull off. Good luck.

[detailstation]

spray some sticker shock on and wipe off,you can get it at any auto parts store or wally world has it,its the safest and fastest way to remove it!