i tthink i ruined my paint

baz938 · 03-29-2007, 09:40 AM

so the ther day i was tryin to tint my taillights with sum model paint and some of the over spray got onto my car....n now i cant get it off? any ideas on wat to use? do u think when i get my car detailed itll come out?

NIGHTHAWKSI · 03-29-2007, 09:55 AM

start with a clay barring, if that doesnt work, then move onto a very fine polish...you rcould even try scratch-x....

one of those should get it off. next time be sure to tape up more then the immediate area if using spary paint on the car.

baz938 · 03-29-2007, 10:37 AM

alrite thanx..i think next time im just gonna take the lgihts completly off

jdrumstik · 03-29-2007, 11:58 AM

yeah, In not going to lecture cause I have done dumb stuff like this too.

Light rubbing compound if the aboves don't work.

etml12 · 03-29-2007, 11:59 AM

Definitly give it a go with some clay. You may even need to get some medium grade clay if the contamination is persistent (you'll prob have to get it online). If the overspray hasn't been there too long or have a chance to bake on in the sun, you might be able to remove a good bit of it with a decent tar remover.

Note: After all approaches it will be necessary to aply some sort of protectant afterwords (was, sealant, etc).

8thCivicNut · 03-29-2007, 12:59 PM

A fine machine polish, similar to a fine rubbing compound should do the trick.
On my coupe, I hit a painted wooden fence and scuffed up my side mirror, transferring paint from the fence to my car. I used fine machine polish rubbing in back and forth straight lines. Never rub in circles if you put anything on the surface of your car. Then just hit the area with some wax to protect it.

Hope this helps

mishima8 · 03-29-2007, 02:40 PM

I did the same thing when I was spraying some guns too close to my old G35. I clay barred it and that cleared it up fine and dandy. Good luck!

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baz938 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Revere, Ma Age: 20 Posts: 441 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i tthink i ruined my paint so the ther day i was tryin to tint my taillights with sum model paint and some of the over spray got onto my car....n now i cant get it off? any ideas on wat to use? do u think when i get my car detailed itll come out?

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03-29-2007, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 22 Posts: 13,694 Ian iTrader: 13 / 100%	start with a clay barring, if that doesnt work, then move onto a very fine polish...you rcould even try scratch-x.... one of those should get it off. next time be sure to tape up more then the immediate area if using spary paint on the car.

03-29-2007, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
baz938 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Revere, Ma Age: 20 Posts: 441 iTrader: 0 / 0%	alrite thanx..i think next time im just gonna take the lgihts completly off

03-29-2007, 11:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
jdrumstik Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rexburg ID Age: 20 Posts: 218 James W. Miller iTrader: 0 / 0%	yeah, In not going to lecture cause I have done dumb stuff like this too. Light rubbing compound if the aboves don't work.

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etml12 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 104 iTrader: 0 / 50%	Definitly give it a go with some clay. You may even need to get some medium grade clay if the contamination is persistent (you'll prob have to get it online). If the overspray hasn't been there too long or have a chance to bake on in the sun, you might be able to remove a good bit of it with a decent tar remover. Note: After all approaches it will be necessary to aply some sort of protectant afterwords (was, sealant, etc).

03-29-2007, 12:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
8thCivicNut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 378 iTrader: 0 / 0%	A fine machine polish, similar to a fine rubbing compound should do the trick. On my coupe, I hit a painted wooden fence and scuffed up my side mirror, transferring paint from the fence to my car. I used fine machine polish rubbing in back and forth straight lines. Never rub in circles if you put anything on the surface of your car. Then just hit the area with some wax to protect it. Hope this helps

03-29-2007, 02:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
mishima8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 658 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I did the same thing when I was spraying some guns too close to my old G35. I clay barred it and that cleared it up fine and dandy. Good luck!