How to remove over-spray in the door jamb?
01-27-2017, 10:35 PM
#1
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
How to remove over-spray in the door jamb?
One of my cars has some over-spray in the door jamb area.
A friend recommended using 3,000 grit sand paper soaked in water?
He said that it would remove the over-spray without affecting the underlying paint?
Is this correct?
Any advice would be appreciated.
A friend recommended using 3,000 grit sand paper soaked in water?
He said that it would remove the over-spray without affecting the underlying paint?
Is this correct?
Any advice would be appreciated.
01-28-2017, 01:22 AM
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Le Mans Master
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3000 grit will leave a very dull scratched finish. Clay Bar works the best.
Most Auto Supply stores sell them, however if you have a detailing supply store that sells to the public, get a 200 gram bar. It will do the trick with minimum effort. Cut it into 1/3rds and you have clay bar for life.
Most Auto Supply stores sell them, however if you have a detailing supply store that sells to the public, get a 200 gram bar. It will do the trick with minimum effort. Cut it into 1/3rds and you have clay bar for life.
01-28-2017, 05:37 PM
#3
Race Director
3000 grit will leave a very dull scratched finish. Clay Bar works the best.
Most Auto Supply stores sell them, however if you have a detailing supply store that sells to the public, get a 200 gram bar. It will do the trick with minimum effort. Cut it into 1/3rds and you have clay bar for life.
Most Auto Supply stores sell them, however if you have a detailing supply store that sells to the public, get a 200 gram bar. It will do the trick with minimum effort. Cut it into 1/3rds and you have clay bar for life.
Always use the least abrasive method to start with. If the clay bar does not work then you could go to a #3000 wet paper. If you use the #3000 you will have to polish the area to bring back the shine.
02-05-2017, 03:43 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
I'm familiar with general "claying".
Ive used the Meguiar's clay bar kit in the past but I didnt know that clay bars had a "grit" rating.
Is a 200 gram bar recommended for just this application or in general?
Ive used the Meguiar's clay bar kit in the past but I didnt know that clay bars had a "grit" rating.
Is a 200 gram bar recommended for just this application or in general?
Last edited by important; 02-05-2017 at 03:43 PM.
02-16-2017, 08:36 AM
#6
Pro
There are grades of clay. Ultra fine, fine, medium etc... The Meguiar's is most likely a fine grade of clay. Start with the fine clay. A medium grade clay will take off the over spray, but just be careful as you can mar the paint and will have to polish to bring back the gloss.
02-17-2017, 04:48 PM
#7
Le Mans Master
Personally I'd start with some 3M adhesive remover or denatured alcohol to see if it will just rub off.
If it doesn't rub off then yes step up to the clay. With fine overspray you may have to rub with a bit of pressure to remove it and if you leave behind some marring you can just use a light polish and likely remove it by hand. Clay marring is fairly easy to remove.
If it doesn't rub off then yes step up to the clay. With fine overspray you may have to rub with a bit of pressure to remove it and if you leave behind some marring you can just use a light polish and likely remove it by hand. Clay marring is fairly easy to remove.
