I messed up.. OVERSPRAY! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jhyland87 · 11-24-2010, 05:22 PM

So I was using the "Tint Paint" from Ace Hardware to paint the lights on the side of the camaro, I was careful to put a lot of masking tape all around it to make sure it didnt get anywhere, but somehow it managed to get a little bit above the rear right light. its hard to notice, I only noticed it after I washed the car and saw it in the light, it looks like its just a bit of dust, but you can feel it as well.

The good news is, its on a black car.. so its not at all obvious, but its going to bug the crap out of me.

How can I fix this? Like I said, its not a HUGE defined paint spot, its just a very light tint paint overspray... Gotta be something I can do to fix this.

I feel like a dumbass :( I put down a ton of masking tape, idk how it got on.... Lesson learned

Any help appreciated

LittleRockCGM · 11-24-2010, 05:25 PM

Clay that area of the car - it will come off. This is spoken from someone who has done the same thing!

jhyland87 · 11-24-2010, 05:26 PM

"Clay" that area?...

Edit:

interesting

wrbear · 11-24-2010, 05:28 PM

Another option is using Meguiars Ultimate Compound. That works well.

jhyland87 · 11-24-2010, 05:46 PM

If I let it sit a little bit before I clay it, will that hurt? I cant imagine.. its been like 3 days as it is, cant get any dryer

FEN · 11-24-2010, 06:31 PM

Clay bar should do the job. If not, any body shop can remove it by buffing.....they have several different compounds from mild to aggressive that will do the trick.

csjcsj · 11-24-2010, 06:56 PM

Pics of the spray tint please!!!!!!!!!

LittleRockCGM · 11-24-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhyland87

If I let it sit a little bit before I clay it, will that hurt? I cant imagine.. its been like 3 days as it is, cant get any dryer

No, it won't hurt. Just spray the area with a good detail spray and then go over it with the clay. Keep the surface wet. After doing the area, fold the clay bar over a couple of times to get a clean surface.

Good luck!

BrandonB956 · 11-24-2010, 08:04 PM

yea good luck to u, but i would also like pics of the spray tint

2010 SSRS · 11-24-2010, 08:13 PM

good luck

jhyland87 · 11-25-2010, 01:56 AM

Heres the before and after of the spray

I realize the lights are off on the 2nd one after its tinted, but it works great, you're just going to have to take my word for it...

Just make sure to do light light coats..

.. and do it INSIDE the garage, where theres no wind to pick it up

csjcsj · 11-25-2010, 08:16 AM

Would u happen to have done the taillights also? If so how about a pic of that with the lights on and hitting the brakes!

jhyland87 · 11-25-2010, 08:19 AM

I plan on it, but those are a bit more of a PITA... I think ill completely take them out to do them.

newagemuscle · 11-25-2010, 08:43 AM

As others have stated... use the clay bar and if its minor it should come off.

11-24-2010, 05:22 PM	#1
jhyland87 Drives: 2011 2ss rs, black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 248	I messed up.. OVERSPRAY! So I was using the "Tint Paint" from Ace Hardware to paint the lights on the side of the camaro, I was careful to put a lot of masking tape all around it to make sure it didnt get anywhere, but somehow it managed to get a little bit above the rear right light. its hard to notice, I only noticed it after I washed the car and saw it in the light, it looks like its just a bit of dust, but you can feel it as well. The good news is, its on a black car.. so its not at all obvious, but its going to bug the crap out of me. How can I fix this? Like I said, its not a HUGE defined paint spot, its just a very light tint paint overspray... Gotta be something I can do to fix this. I feel like a dumbass :( I put down a ton of masking tape, idk how it got on.... Lesson learned Any help appreciated

11-24-2010, 05:25 PM	#2
LittleRockCGM Drives: 2010 Camaro CGM/IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 727 View My Garage	Clay that area of the car - it will come off. This is spoken from someone who has done the same thing! __________________ 2SS/RS CGM/IOM stripes/IOM interior Manual 1100 11/3/09 - Order Submitted (NQTRTW) 2500 11/4/09 - Order Preferenced 3300 11/11/09 - Order Scheduled for Production (TPW 11/23/09) 3400 11/17/09 - Order Broadcast 3800 11/23/09 - Build Complete (VIN: 2G1FT1EWXA9170886) 4000 11/26/09 - Ready to Ship 4200 11/30/09 - Shipped (ETTX854262) 5000 12/11/09 - Delivered to Dealer 6000 12/12/09 - Delivered to Customer (It's Mine!)

11-24-2010, 05:28 PM	#4
wrbear Banned Drives: 2010, 2SS, IOM/CGM Stripes, 4/24/10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 841	Another option is using Meguiars Ultimate Compound. That works well. Last edited by wrbear; 11-24-2010 at 06:57 PM.

11-24-2010, 06:31 PM	#6
FEN Drives: BLACK 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,092	Clay bar should do the job. If not, any body shop can remove it by buffing.....they have several different compounds from mild to aggressive that will do the trick. __________________ CCW polished 505a's Front 20x10 w/275/40/20's Rear 20x11.5 w/305/35/20's Eibach 1" Pro Spring Kit Factory GFX MPD1 spoiler painted bowties 15% tint

11-24-2010, 06:56 PM	#7
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	Pics of the spray tint please!!!!!!!!! __________________

11-24-2010, 05:46 PM	#5
jhyland87 Drives: 2011 2ss rs, black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 248	If I let it sit a little bit before I clay it, will that hurt? I cant imagine.. its been like 3 days as it is, cant get any dryer

11-24-2010, 08:04 PM	#9
BrandonB956 Drives: RS (11/15/10) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge,LA Posts: 574	yea good luck to u, but i would also like pics of the spray tint __________________ *TEAM LLT* Nov.15th 2010 -- Check out my build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116235

11-24-2010, 08:13 PM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	good luck __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-25-2010, 01:56 AM	#11
jhyland87 Drives: 2011 2ss rs, black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 248	Heres the before and after of the spray I realize the lights are off on the 2nd one after its tinted, but it works great, you're just going to have to take my word for it... Just make sure to do light light coats.. .. and do it INSIDE the garage, where theres no wind to pick it up

11-25-2010, 08:16 AM	#12
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	Would u happen to have done the taillights also? If so how about a pic of that with the lights on and hitting the brakes! __________________

11-25-2010, 08:19 AM	#13
jhyland87 Drives: 2011 2ss rs, black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 248	I plan on it, but those are a bit more of a PITA... I think ill completely take them out to do them.

11-25-2010, 08:43 AM	#14
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	As others have stated... use the clay bar and if its minor it should come off. __________________

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