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firstmate · 11-02-2009, 12:49 PM

Ok, I know this sounds weird... When I wash my car and am drying it, my hand slips sometimes using the California squeegee. I have nail polish on my nails, and they have skidded across the paint a couple of times. I don't know if I should just take nail polish remover on a Q-Tip and get it off of the paint and quickly wipe off with a damp cloth and then just detail spray over it, or how much the remover might impact the paint and finish on the car. The car is black so every little mark does show up, this is why I am concerned with how this might affect the paint.

Anyone have any experience with something like this?

Thanks...

DetailAddict · 11-02-2009, 12:57 PM

does it come off with clay and polish? btw, don't use the cali squeegee!

Camaro509 · 11-02-2009, 01:06 PM

If it is dry when it happens, just wash it off. I'd never use acetone on any car, specially the Camaro

firstmate · 11-02-2009, 01:14 PM

It is dry (the nail polish) when it happens. But it doesn't just wash off unfortunately. I haven't tried the clay bar, but I do have one so I will try that.

As far as not using the cali squeegee, I don't know how I could get the car dry without worrying about the spots, it works miraculously.

Have you had some issues with it?

Skyblu · 11-02-2009, 01:21 PM

I don't know how to remove your existing marks for sure but I put several coats of clear over my color nail polish because of that very reason so I don't get it on the paint, I used paste wax to remove red nail polish from my white harley after this happened to me and it came off.

Terrellford12 · 11-02-2009, 01:22 PM

I hope you are a female

97one · 11-02-2009, 01:27 PM

DON'T use nail polish remover !!!
First try a wax w/cleaner, If it don't work try the WHITE compound ! (not red).........................

Skyblu · 11-02-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrellford12

I hope you are a female

If you are talking to me, yes I am!

Edrock · 11-02-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrellford12

I hope you are a female

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyblu

If you are talking to me, yes I am!

I believe that statement was for FirstMate...

firstmate · 11-02-2009, 03:25 PM

Yes, I am a female too

Though it still wouldn't matter would it, the issue would be the same. Even though it would be odd....

firstmate · 11-02-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97one

DON'T use nail polish remover !!!
First try a wax w/cleaner, If it don't work try the WHITE compound ! (not red).........................

What is "white" compound, and how does it differ from "red"?

DangerZL1 · 11-02-2009, 03:37 PM

White compound is much less agressive and is referred to as polishing compound. Red is referred to as rubbing compound, which is about as bad as sandpaper. Red should never be necessary unless you have some major paint damage. I think the scratch remover will be all you need. If it doesn't work, I'd press a little harder. Just remember to keep a liberal amount on your 100% cotton cloth. I've removed touch up paint and deeper scratches with a scratch remover. Even polishing compound will leave a lot of scratches in the paint that will be hard to remove, especially in black. I prefer the Meguiers, but Kitt Scratch Out works wonders and is inexpensive.

firstmate · 11-03-2009, 07:56 AM

Thanks to all with the input, I will work on removing with the options suggested, and when done I will let you know what worked the best etc... Thanks again!!!

Scott@Bjorn3D · 11-03-2009, 08:11 AM

Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover. It will clean it right up.

http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,4,11

11-02-2009, 12:49 PM	#1
firstmate Drives: 2010 Blk/Gry SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 454 View My Garage	How to remove nail polish off of paint Ok, I know this sounds weird... When I wash my car and am drying it, my hand slips sometimes using the California squeegee. I have nail polish on my nails, and they have skidded across the paint a couple of times. I don't know if I should just take nail polish remover on a Q-Tip and get it off of the paint and quickly wipe off with a damp cloth and then just detail spray over it, or how much the remover might impact the paint and finish on the car. The car is black so every little mark does show up, this is why I am concerned with how this might affect the paint. Anyone have any experience with something like this? Thanks... __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 2SS/RS M6 BLK/GRY VIN #2386 Delivered 6-11-09 - Woo Hoo!!! Hey Houston locals-------- Join the H-Town Camaro Club www.H-TownCamaroClub.com

11-02-2009, 01:06 PM	#3
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	If it is dry when it happens, just wash it off. I'd never use acetone on any car, specially the Camaro __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

11-02-2009, 01:14 PM	#4
firstmate Drives: 2010 Blk/Gry SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 454 View My Garage	It is dry (the nail polish) when it happens. But it doesn't just wash off unfortunately. I haven't tried the clay bar, but I do have one so I will try that. As far as not using the cali squeegee, I don't know how I could get the car dry without worrying about the spots, it works miraculously. Have you had some issues with it? __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 2SS/RS M6 BLK/GRY VIN #2386 Delivered 6-11-09 - Woo Hoo!!! Hey Houston locals-------- Join the H-Town Camaro Club www.H-TownCamaroClub.com

11-02-2009, 03:25 PM	#10
firstmate Drives: 2010 Blk/Gry SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 454 View My Garage	Yes, I am a female too Though it still wouldn't matter would it, the issue would be the same. Even though it would be odd.... __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 2SS/RS M6 BLK/GRY VIN #2386 Delivered 6-11-09 - Woo Hoo!!! Hey Houston locals-------- Join the H-Town Camaro Club www.H-TownCamaroClub.com

11-03-2009, 07:56 AM	#13
firstmate Drives: 2010 Blk/Gry SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 454 View My Garage	Thanks to all with the input, I will work on removing with the options suggested, and when done I will let you know what worked the best etc... Thanks again!!! __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 2SS/RS M6 BLK/GRY VIN #2386 Delivered 6-11-09 - Woo Hoo!!! Hey Houston locals-------- Join the H-Town Camaro Club www.H-TownCamaroClub.com

11-02-2009, 12:57 PM	#2
DetailAddict Drives: . Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 461	does it come off with clay and polish? btw, don't use the cali squeegee!

11-02-2009, 01:21 PM	#5
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 993	I don't know how to remove your existing marks for sure but I put several coats of clear over my color nail polish because of that very reason so I don't get it on the paint, I used paste wax to remove red nail polish from my white harley after this happened to me and it came off.

11-02-2009, 01:22 PM	#6
Terrellford12 Drives: 2010 SS/RS & 2017 SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bunkie La Posts: 341	I hope you are a female

11-02-2009, 01:27 PM	#7
97one Drives: 2016 & 1967 Camaro, 2015 Impala, +1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,165	DON'T use nail polish remover !!! First try a wax w/cleaner, If it don't work try the WHITE compound ! (not red).........................

11-02-2009, 03:37 PM	#12
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	White compound is much less agressive and is referred to as polishing compound. Red is referred to as rubbing compound, which is about as bad as sandpaper. Red should never be necessary unless you have some major paint damage. I think the scratch remover will be all you need. If it doesn't work, I'd press a little harder. Just remember to keep a liberal amount on your 100% cotton cloth. I've removed touch up paint and deeper scratches with a scratch remover. Even polishing compound will leave a lot of scratches in the paint that will be hard to remove, especially in black. I prefer the Meguiers, but Kitt Scratch Out works wonders and is inexpensive.

11-03-2009, 08:11 AM	#14
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover. It will clean it right up. http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,4,11

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