overspray
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Racer
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From: Centerville La
overspray
I've got some overspray on my seats not specks but paint, seats are brand new it's like a real faint paint the painter wiped it down with something but it's still there any ideas? 
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Racer
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From: Centerville La
I did and he did but I can still see it, I guess I can make a big production about it, why can't things be right in the world without everybody being a screwup .ohwell nobodys perfect!
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Originally Posted by jeaux
I did and he did but I can still see it, I guess I can make a big production about it, why can't things be right in the world without everybody being a screwup .ohwell nobodys perfect!
To answer your question, I might try some laquer thinner, but it may attack the vinyl on the seats as well and maybe make them look even worse. You could also try a product called "goof off" available at most hardware/home center stores. Again, try a small hidden area first to make sure it doesn't attack the vinyl.
Racer
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Try to find an autobody paint supplier in your area and get a tube of "Paintbuster" by 3M. It's been a little while since I've painted but I remember this worked great for removing paint (even urethane B/C) from hands. I would try a small dab on a clean soft (white - unless the paint is white also) cloth and gently rub the overspray area. If you see color on the rag, it's coming off. Once the paint is gone, use interior protectant of your choice. Your painter probably tried lacquer thinner & just smeared the overspray around. This is a hand cleaner, so it's non-abrasive, and it's a cream so it won't soak into the upholstery like a liquid chemical. BTW, I would consider finding a painter who takes a bit more pride in his work...
Paint Buster™ Hand Cleaner 05975, 10.5 fl oz, 12 per case
Cream type hand cleaner offering superior performance in the removal of lacquer, enamel and urethane paints, primers, putties, plastic fillers, adhesives and automotive sealants from skin.
3M Id : 60-9800-1030-4
GTIN(UPC/EAN) : 0 00 51131 05975 7
Buyer's Part Number : 05975
Paint Buster™ Hand Cleaner 05975, 10.5 fl oz, 12 per case
Cream type hand cleaner offering superior performance in the removal of lacquer, enamel and urethane paints, primers, putties, plastic fillers, adhesives and automotive sealants from skin.
3M Id : 60-9800-1030-4
GTIN(UPC/EAN) : 0 00 51131 05975 7
Buyer's Part Number : 05975
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Originally Posted by jeaux
the leather look vinyl
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I had yellow overspray all over my black interior. After going to a cleaning seminar at a vette show I tried a clay bar and it worked great.
I dont know if it will work on seats but might be worth a try.
Good luck
Neil
I dont know if it will work on seats but might be worth a try.
Good luck
Neil
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Another option is lacquer thinner, but try it on an area of the seat that is not visible to make sure that it won't disolve the vinyl. I've found lacquer thinner is great at cleaning up most kinds of paints but you have to be careful as it will disolve many plastics as well. Acetone is another option but take same precautions. Acetone is a major constituent of lacquer thinner.