10-04-2018, 01:33 PM | #1 |
Road Paint Removal
Looking for tips on how to remove road paint from my car. Its on along the sideskirt and wheel well, as well a bit of back quarter panel.
Thanks!
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10-04-2018, 01:36 PM | #2 |
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Try carnauba wax first. Clay and polish after that
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10-04-2018, 02:47 PM | #3 |
Thanks, I'll try that.
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10-04-2018, 03:17 PM | #4 |
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Gas removes this kind of paint, tar too
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10-04-2018, 06:02 PM | #5 |
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Try WD40. Does wonders.
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10-04-2018, 06:38 PM | #6 | |
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Use detailing clay, it will remove the paint splatter. You can buy a Meguiars or Mothers clay kit at Wal-Mart, or one of your local auto parts stores for around $20. I personally like the clay that comes with the Meguiars kit better.
If you have never used clay before, this video will tell you everything you need to know about it.
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10-04-2018, 09:35 PM | #7 |
My wife got a lot on her jeep but I had treated it with guard n gloss earlier. It really didn't stick well.
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10-04-2018, 10:05 PM | #8 |
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I would try a liquid solution before claying, and I'm a body man. Always test in a spot you can't see like the bottom, but things like Goo Gone, mineral spirits, enamel reducer, WD40, etc. will likely remove it faster with no damage. Clay is an abrasive, albeit a mild one, along with all the trash it picks up that no doubt lodged itself in the wet road paint.
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10-05-2018, 09:09 AM | #9 |
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ive used gas before too
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10-05-2018, 02:25 PM | #10 | |
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Yeah, don't listen to a guy with 35 years of detailing experience, he doesn't know what he is talking about. Instead use something that will "likely" remove it faster.
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10-05-2018, 06:47 PM | #12 | |
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It also explains that the protection on the paint (wax/sealant) will be removed, which is also kind of important. You put some chemical on your car and wipe it down while it's dirty to remove an unwanted bonded substance, than suggest that clay is too abrasive? OK then....all right. Maybe the detailing world should discontinue clay and clay alternatives, and just wipe it down with Goo Gone. Oh by the way, Goo Gone is basically citrus oil, and will leave a TON of residue on the paint. Good luck getting fresh wax/sealant to bond to that. I'm not trying to be an arse, I'm trying to be logical. Regardless of what you use...... your going to have to wash the car first. Then remove the overspray. Using clay there is no need to rewash the car, using a chemical which contains oils and leaves residue on the surface will require a second cleaning before new protection can be applied. Not to mention that some of these chemicals can/will damage clear coat if left on too long, or applied to a hot surface. Claying is a safe sure fire way to remove overspray. That's why professional detailers recommend it. I've done it several times myself for other people, never had an issue once. I realize I'm not smarter than someone who has 35 years of detailing experience, even though I have been doing it myself off and on for 30 years. So show me a video with some proof that any one of these chemicals does a better/safer job than clay. If it did......don't you think detailing professionals would be using it?
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10-05-2018, 08:32 PM | #13 |
Thanks for all the tips guys. I am going to try them tomorrow. I'm embarrassed this has been on the car for over almost 2 months. I hope its not too late.
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10-06-2018, 12:45 AM | #14 | |
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I would think any method to remove that will involve a pre and post cleaning, several more during, and re-application of wax. The rest is up to how long you wanna scrub and how much you want to drag the crap across your paint. I'll take a few soft cloths and gently wipe it away with a mild solvent, thanks. Good luck OP. Good luck to you, too, Joe. |
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