Paint splatter removal

Z28GTOSSMike · 07-25-2019, 02:54 PM

So I get ready to leave work and I notice what appears to be mud splattered on the rear of my car. Gently rub it with my finger only to find out it is white paint and does not rub right off. Looks like I drove through a puddle of wet paint. Any suggestions?

lgarrison34 · 07-25-2019, 02:56 PM

This should take it right off and can be used to smooth out any touch ups you may have to do too.

https://www.amazon.com/Langka-LANGKA.../dp/B000BAT622

GreatWhiteLT · 07-25-2019, 03:00 PM

^ that stuff, or recently did a detail job on a range rover who ran over a bucket of paint and it exploded all over it and the person's GTR. If you use rubbing alcohol and are gentle with working it out, it'll come off. Worked fine on the range rover but I know the camaro paint is more delicate

KirkH · 07-25-2019, 03:34 PM

1. IPA

2. Goof off

3. Compound and polish

4. Acetone (nail polish remover)

5. Wet sand

Z28GTOSSMike · 07-25-2019, 07:32 PM

I used mineral spirits and lots of gentle rubbing but I think I got 99 percent of it off. Probably didn't do the paint any favors but I think it will be ok.

ItsChristianInHD · 07-25-2019, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Z28GTOSSMike

So I get ready to leave work and I notice what appears to be mud splattered on the rear of my car. Gently rub it with my finger only to find out it is white paint and does not rub right off. Looks like I drove through a puddle of wet paint. Any suggestions?

I got spray paint off with just some wax.

KirkH · 07-25-2019, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsChristianInHD

I got spray paint off with just some wax.

Spray paint will come off with clay. Paint splatter from the road is thicker and tougher.

Z28GTOSSMike · 07-26-2019, 06:27 AM

Got most all of it off with paint thinner (mineral spirits). Still some on the tire which I can live with and I can still see some on the very edge of the protective film but I am probably the only one that will notice it because I know it is there. Definitely didn't just wipe off, took a couple of hours and a lot of patience. Hopefully when I look at it again in bright light it isn't covered in a ton of micro scratches from all the rubbing.

KirkH · 07-26-2019, 07:20 AM

The risk of using mineral spirits is the absorption of the solvent by the paint. Watch for the paint softening and swelling where you applied the mineral spirits.

Z28GTOSSMike · 07-26-2019, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KirkH

The risk of using mineral spirits is the absorption of the solvent by the paint. Watch for the paint softening and swelling where you applied the mineral spirits.

I washed it off afterwards with soapy car wash. Hopefully I got it all off and there no problems with the paint. Geez, now I'm kinda worried. Hopefully I didn't screw it up.

lgarrison34 · 07-26-2019, 07:37 AM

You asked people what to use. They told you. You disregarded the advise and did your own thing. I'd be worried too.

Z28GTOSSMike · 07-26-2019, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lgarrison34

You asked people what to use. They told you. You disregarded the advise and did your own thing. I'd be worried too.

You're absolutely right. I got in a hurry and used what I had that I thought would work. Hopefully I didn't screw it up. If I did then I have nobody to blame but myself.

ItsChristianInHD · 07-26-2019, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by KirkH

Spray paint will come off with clay. Paint splatter from the road is thicker and tougher.

Ah, learn something new everyday.

Ryanbabz71 · 07-26-2019, 10:38 AM

DuPont Prepsol works well too

Ryan B.

07-25-2019, 02:54 PM	#1
Z28GTOSSMike Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 165	Paint splatter removal So I get ready to leave work and I notice what appears to be mud splattered on the rear of my car. Gently rub it with my finger only to find out it is white paint and does not rub right off. Looks like I drove through a puddle of wet paint. Any suggestions? Attached Images

07-25-2019, 02:56 PM	#2
lgarrison34 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE HBM, 2010 SS FBO/Cam Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 174 View My Garage	This should take it right off and can be used to smooth out any touch ups you may have to do too. https://www.amazon.com/Langka-LANGKA.../dp/B000BAT622 __________________

07-25-2019, 03:34 PM	#4
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	1. IPA 2. Goof off 3. Compound and polish 4. Acetone (nail polish remover) 5. Wet sand __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

07-26-2019, 06:27 AM	#8
Z28GTOSSMike Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 165	Got most all of it off with paint thinner (mineral spirits). Still some on the tire which I can live with and I can still see some on the very edge of the protective film but I am probably the only one that will notice it because I know it is there. Definitely didn't just wipe off, took a couple of hours and a lot of patience. Hopefully when I look at it again in bright light it isn't covered in a ton of micro scratches from all the rubbing. Attached Images

07-26-2019, 07:20 AM	#9
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	The risk of using mineral spirits is the absorption of the solvent by the paint. Watch for the paint softening and swelling where you applied the mineral spirits. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

07-25-2019, 03:00 PM	#3
GreatWhiteLT Drives: 2016 Silver Ice Metallic SS Join Date: May 2017 Location: South Jersey Posts: 196	^ that stuff, or recently did a detail job on a range rover who ran over a bucket of paint and it exploded all over it and the person's GTR. If you use rubbing alcohol and are gentle with working it out, it'll come off. Worked fine on the range rover but I know the camaro paint is more delicate

07-25-2019, 07:32 PM	#5
Z28GTOSSMike Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 165	I used mineral spirits and lots of gentle rubbing but I think I got 99 percent of it off. Probably didn't do the paint any favors but I think it will be ok.

07-26-2019, 07:37 AM	#11
lgarrison34 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE HBM, 2010 SS FBO/Cam Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 174 View My Garage	You asked people what to use. They told you. You disregarded the advise and did your own thing. I'd be worried too. __________________

07-26-2019, 10:38 AM	#14
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	DuPont Prepsol works well too Ryan B. __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

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