How do I get overspary off of paint??

[85roktoy]

I took my top off recently and noticed that the PO sprayed the top with it on and got some overspray on the paint. How should I go about getting this off without damaging the paint if possible?? Any help would be great! Thanks, Wes

 

[Texx]

Clay bar will do it. Any auto body paint store can help you, I use Wizard's brand.

 

[85roktoy]

Clay bar will do it. Any auto body paint store can help you, I use Wizard's brand.

Just use it like the directions say?? Thanks! Wes

 

[85roktoy]

I got the Mothers clay bar and followed the directions. Nothing, it really didn't make a difference. Any other options??

 

[Fantom]

Because it is sprayed over clear coat, you might have some luck with cut polish, it worked in my truck. You can always try the local auto body guys or suppliers for info. If you do find something that works let us know.

 

[67 FJ-45]

Try rubbing gently with some reducer, or wetsand with 2000 grit and then buff it out.

 

[Texx]

I got the Mothers clay bar and followed the directions. Nothing, it really didn't make a difference. Any other options??

I'ts not an easy or quick process. Used exactly as instructed, it will still require a cew bucketfuls of elbow grease, but it does work. What it will do is smooth the top surface. If there's anomalys in the surface beneath the top coat, it won't do anything for that. Overspray is just that, over the top coat spray. Color sanding is an option as stated, also not easy, and not fast. Requires buffing equipment, doesn't work well if at all on tight areas with lots of corners, as shown, primarily for use on larger flatter panels. Easiest thing to do is throw a bikini top on it and not worry.

 

[85roktoy]

I'ts not an easy or quick process. Used exactly as instructed, it will still require a cew bucketfuls of elbow grease, but it does work. What it will do is smooth the top surface. If there's anomalys in the surface beneath the top coat, it won't do anything for that. Overspray is just that, over the top coat spray. Color sanding is an option as stated, also not easy, and not fast. Requires buffing equipment, doesn't work well if at all on tight areas with lots of corners, as shown, primarily for use on larger flatter panels. Easiest thing to do is throw a bikini top on it and not worry.

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I got a bikini ordered but its not gonna cover this area dang it!! I'll try wet sanding it some.

 

[llih]

You want to clean it up good? Get some 1500 and 2000 grit wet sand paper at the auto body. Sand the area first with the 1500 till you get the paint off. Follow up with the 2000. Use a soft pad as a backing for both the papers. Then get or borrow a vs polisher. Get some of this stuff and a set of pads. http://www.systemoneaps.com/
This stuff is amazing. This one product will buff out sanding scratches and then by switching pads will buff out to an incredible shine. No scratches, orange peel, etc looks like a perfect paint job.

 

[camcruiser13]

try a buffer?

thats what they used on my car after they sprayed sh#@ all over it

 

[webelk6]

acetone works great, wear gloves. My work trucks get creamed from overspray, and when we don't want to repaint them, we "shine" em up..

 

[terra durus]

old thread revival........

acetone works
also mineral spirits, soft cloth and a lot of elbow grease
done it on a white car (ms and shop rag) and worked good without any apparent damage to clear coat or paint test a small area first as ymmv

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Very light cutting compound will take it off quick and easy.