What is the best way to remove highway paint? (1 Viewer)

[Noracenumber]

"asking for a friend"
A friend's wife drove her highlander over fresh road paint and this is the result. Poor guy is scraping it off in my shop right now and I thought I could reach out to the community. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but you all are wicked smart.

 

[Markuson]

"asking for a friend"
A friend's wife drove her highlander over fresh road paint and this is the result. Poor guy is scraping it off in my shop right now and I thought I could reach out to the community. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but you all are wicked smart.View attachment 2465689

Photograph.
Photograph road portion where it happened.
You should be able to get reimbursed by the road company. Paint that massive and wet isn’t supposed to be left in open traffic.

 

[Noracenumber]

Photograph.
Photograph road portion where it happened.
You should be able to get reimbursed by the road company. Paint that massive and wet isn’t supposed to be left in open traffic.

Thanks. I asked the same but unfortunately, sh

Photograph.
Photograph road portion where it happened.
You should be able to get reimbursed by the road company. Paint that massive and wet isn’t supposed to be left in open traffic.

Yeah, it is the worst case that I have ever seen. She didn't know that it happened

Photograph.
Photograph road portion where it happened.
You should be able to get reimbursed by the road company. Paint that massive and wet isn’t supposed to be left in open traffic.

I agree but she didn't even know it even
happened.

 

[Noracenumber]

Sorry for the mixed up response.

 

[Markuson]

Thanks. I asked the same but unfortunately, sh

Yeah, it is the worst case that I have ever seen. She didn't know that it happened

I agree but she didn't even know it even
happened.

Seems like it might have been a paint SPILL rather than highway line paint. Like off a paint/work truck or something. Would be tough to get that thick from lines.

 

[Ratchey]

Found this on a quick search for road paint. How to Safely Remove Traffic Line Paint from Your Auto - Saucon Valley Auto Spa


1.) Wash your vehicle at a pressure car was as soon as possible after getting paint from road stripes on your car. This will loosen and remove most of the paint, unless it has dried for more than a day.

2.) If the high pressure car wash does not remove the paint, allow the vehicle to dry from all water, and spray the paint residue with WD-40. Allow the WD-40 to remain on the area for 1-2 hours, then rewash the vehicle. The WD-40 will soften the traffic paint without hurting the vehicle finish. If there is a heavy concentration, repeat the procedure.

3.) For heavy accumulations or paint that has dried for several days (make mental note to never cross that wet paint line again) apply a liberal coating of petroleum jelly to the dried traffic paint and allow to remain overnight. Take vehicle to a pressure car wash and wash. This should remove most of the traffic paint. Repeat the procedure if needed.

4.) To avoid damage to the finish, do not scrub finish with a solvent, or scouring cleanser.

5.) After cleaning the paint away apply a good car wax to the vehicle’s finish. Wax should remove any lasting signs of the traffic paint.


Also a video from Chemical Guys

 

[Sandroad]

Well, first off, that heavy plastic scraper combined with a bit of sand or dirt is going to scratch the paint/clearcoat pretty bad. That needs to be removed with something like tar or bug remover and soft cloth. Both are solvents made to not damage auto finishes.

I can't believe that much paint is white road stripe paint. Unless she drove directly on it for a long time? Looks like a spill to me. Are you sure it's not water-based house paint or something?

 

[Noracenumber]

Seems like it might have been a paint SPILL rather than highway line paint. Like off a wowing truck or something.

You might be right, thank you.

Well, first off, that heavy plastic scraper combined with a bit of sand or dirt is going to scratch the paint/clearcoat pretty bad. That needs to be removed with something like tar or bug remover and soft cloth. Both are solvents made to not damage auto finishes.

I can't believe that much paint is white road stripe paint. Unless she drove directly on it for a long time? Looks like a spill to me. Are you sure it's not water-based house paint or something?

It definitely contains some reflective material, not sure if it glass or aluminum. I think he is planning on scraping the plastic and using some type of solvent on the paint. Either way it is a bit of a trainwreck. I did what I could and went home.

 

[hankinid]

and I had a similar situation. Gravel breaking windshields...it's what happens when you're the gravel machine guy and have a few for lunch since it's Friday. He set the gravel machine to dump 3X the normal amount. We both went through it prior to police showing up. Filed a claim with the paving company, asked for new oem glass for her LX and my Cruiser. $$ wired to the bank the same day...zero hassle. I'd raise a bit of hell if I were her.

 

[4wheelgreg]

You can try a wax and grease cleaner like a DX440 is pretty strong , never use it on Toyota Inside plastic It will melt it . You can try Goo gone the orange stuff .
That Highway paint is catalyzed as it comes out of the spray nozzle ... stuff is really tough to remove even though its a water base paint but catalyst is added ... they have come a long way with water base paint .