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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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I have a little overspray on my Lexan top.. Is there a "proper" way to remove it? Can I use paint thinner? Is there something that does not ruin the top?

Thanks in advance for the assist..

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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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I bet a clay bar would do the trick. I got paint off my car with it before.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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My wifes car came back from the body shop with overspray and I used claybar AND detailing spray on it and it removed it all. Make sure you keep a clean clay surface on your car by stretching the claybar and folding it over on itself after doing an area. Use plenty of detail spray. I used Adam's Polishes detail spray but I'm sure any detail spray will provide the lubricity you need.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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I bet a clay bar would do the trick. I got paint off my car with it before.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Fastbasser
Good morning,

I have a little overspray on my Lexan top.. Is there a "proper" way to remove it? Can I use paint thinner? Is there something that does not ruin the top?

Thanks in advance for the assist..

Whatever you do, don't use most solvents (like paint thinner). Rubbing alchohol may be OK, but it probably wont take the paint off. I agree with everyone else, try a claybar first.
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Here's another vote for claybar.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Buff it with Meguairs #3 machine compound. Use an orbital buffer. Then use Meguiars Cleaner Wax.
Worked for me and I got this tip from a very knowledgeable local body shop guy,
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