Boy, do I feel stupid
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From: Kokomo IN
Boy, do I feel stupid
I made the mistake of doing some touch-up painting on a piece in my garage while the 'vette was still inside. Now I have a section of my hood that has very tiny flecks of white paint on them (epoxy - rattle can). :cry
The good news is that the car is well waxed, so the paint isn't sticking. I can use my fingernail on the hood when wet, and the flakes come off. It doesn't come off when I use dawn dishwashing detergent and a towel though. Is there a better way to get the paint off than using my fingernail? :(
Don
The good news is that the car is well waxed, so the paint isn't sticking. I can use my fingernail on the hood when wet, and the flakes come off. It doesn't come off when I use dawn dishwashing detergent and a towel though. Is there a better way to get the paint off than using my fingernail? :(
Don
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Re: Boy, do I feel stupid (dtw50)
This is going to sound crazy but, soak a clean towel in mineral spirits / pure gum spirits of turpentine and s-l-o-w-l-y wipe over the paint spots. I've had similar problems and one of my relatives (a long time body man) said that this is the secret that's used by most of the shops to remove spots of over spray. Loads of luck.
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Re: Boy, do I feel stupid (Topload)
This is going to sound crazy but, soak a clean towel in mineral spirits / pure gum spirits of turpentine and s-l-o-w-l-y wipe over the paint spots. I've had similar problems and one of my relatives (a long time body man) said that this is the secret that's used by most of the shops to remove spots of over spray. Loads of luck.
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Re: Boy, do I feel stupid (dtw50)
If it was epoxy it has done all it's drying already (or curing to be specific).
Take it to a detail shop or body shop. Pay the extra money to have it done right. It takes nothing to F up a good paint job.
Take it to a detail shop or body shop. Pay the extra money to have it done right. It takes nothing to F up a good paint job.
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Re: Boy, do I feel stupid (hotwilzz)
Clay bar will take it right off
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Re: Boy, do I feel stupid (dtw50)
Is there a better way to get the paint off than using my fingernail? :(
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Re: Boy, do I feel stupid (stinger95)
A clay bar should do the trick. One of the best products I've come across in years. :yesnod:
