Industrial paint overspray on a car.

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A friend of mine is about to attempt to remove some type of industrial paint overspray that got on a family members car. A local body shop told them the car would have to be painted. I’m sure that’s not the case, but other than clay bar the whole car what could he try?
He said 91% alcohol won’t phase it, he tried some type of buffing compound and orange pad and said it wouldn’t work either. Clay bar worked in one spot he tried but he’s looking for another option.
 
CK-2 said:
A friend of mine is about to attempt to remove some type of industrial paint overspray that got on a family members car. A local body shop told them the car would have to be painted. I’m sure that’s not the case, but other than clay bar the whole car what could he try?
He said 91% alcohol won’t phase it, he tried some type of buffing compound and orange pad and said it wouldn’t work either. Clay bar worked in one spot he tried but he’s looking for another option.
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If the clay bar worked, I would stop looking and start clay barring.
 
Without knowing what type of paint, I would try rubbing a microfiber rag on small parts. Different solvents would probably find one. Factory OEM would not hurt most solvents. Start with milder mineral spirits, then stronger urethane reducer or acetone.
 
I've use one of those titanium shavers. It works really well. If used properly, it won't gouge. If it's a lot, just focus one panel at the time.
 
texasking said:
Without knowing what type of paint, I would try rubbing a microfiber rag on small parts. Different solvents would probably find one. Factory OEM would not hurt most solvents. Start with milder mineral spirits, then stronger urethane reducer or acetone.
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Do you think urethane reducer would hurt the clear? It is a factory OEM finish that’s several years old.
 
CK-2 said:
Do you think urethane reducer would hurt the clear? It is a factory OEM finish that’s several years old.
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That would be one of the last ones I'd try due to it's strength. Get some mineral spirits or enamel reducer first. Chances are it's an enamel product of some sort. Most likely non catalyzed, so when you find a solvent that works it will come off easy.
 
Chris_Hamilton said:
That would be one of the last ones I'd try due to it's strength. Get some mineral spirits or enamel reducer first. Chances are it's an enamel product of some sort. Most likely non catalyzed, so when you find a solvent that works it will come off easy.
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It was paint sprayed on a wooden gas station canopy over their pumps.
 
CK-2 said:
It was paint sprayed on a wooden gas station canopy over their pumps.
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Shame on the painters for disregarding the car. If it couldn't be removed at least cover it with drop cloths.
I could only imagine the rest of the place being a mess.
 
So it looks like he’s going to clay bar the entire vehicle. Then polish it back. Nothing would bring it off, and the car is black.
 
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