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bkscott · 07-21-2011, 08:05 PM

I somehow managed to get some concrete mix on my car during a rain storm. Don't know where I drove through it.

Is there anything I can apply that will allow me to remove it without taking the paint off with it?

It is on the very bottom of the rocker panels, and in the wheel wells.

Prospective Buyer · 07-21-2011, 08:10 PM

Try your finger nails first... and then how is your TL?

united1 · 07-21-2011, 08:29 PM

go to home depot and get some acid . Rub it very lightly with as little acid possible. If it is just the cement paste on your car it will come right off , if you have more sand and grit be careful not to rub into paint. Hope that helps.

mydreamcar · 07-21-2011, 08:40 PM

that happen on my wifes jetta some years ago, body shop told me to get a bucket of water and lightly scrap with my fingernail, took me about three weeks bc i did a little at a time

bkscott · 07-21-2011, 09:31 PM

I did the power wash, tried WD40, then good ole manual labor. I checked on the Muratic Acid, but I also saw where someone used distilled white vinegar. I will try the Vinegar, then the acid as a last resort.

PIPE · 07-22-2011, 05:30 AM

VINEGER. STRAIGHT VINEGER. Do not water it down. put it in a spray bottle and spray the hell out of it. let sit for a lil bit and then rinse. If still there than repeat till gone. Polish and wax after. Trust me, worked at a cement factory. I carried spray bottles full of vinegar in my truck. only thing that worked

bkscott · 07-22-2011, 09:47 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone. I bought the vinegar, and will hit it tomorrow am before the heat gets to bad. I will let everyone know how this comes out.

bkscott · 07-23-2011, 08:34 AM

Well that will be my backup plan. It is aleays good to have options.

gofast908z · 07-23-2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PIPE

VINEGER. STRAIGHT VINEGER. Do not water it down. put it in a spray bottle and spray the hell out of it. let sit for a lil bit and then rinse. If still there than repeat till gone. Polish and wax after. Trust me, worked at a cement factory. I carried spray bottles full of vinegar in my truck. only thing that worked

^very good to know! Thanks!

07-21-2011, 08:05 PM	#1
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	Concrete residue on paint? I somehow managed to get some concrete mix on my car during a rain storm. Don't know where I drove through it. Is there anything I can apply that will allow me to remove it without taking the paint off with it? It is on the very bottom of the rocker panels, and in the wheel wells. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

07-21-2011, 08:29 PM	#3
united1 Drives: slpzl585vert. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ma. Posts: 925 View My Garage	go to home depot and get some acid . Rub it very lightly with as little acid possible. If it is just the cement paste on your car it will come right off , if you have more sand and grit be careful not to rub into paint. Hope that helps. __________________

07-21-2011, 08:40 PM	#4
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	that happen on my wifes jetta some years ago, body shop told me to get a bucket of water and lightly scrap with my fingernail, took me about three weeks bc i did a little at a time __________________ CAI intake/ADM Scoop/Stainless Power Headers/Dynatech cat back exhaust/Vitesse Throttle Control/ Ported Throttle Body/QTP Electric Cutouts/ 3.91 gears and janetty rear posi/ Tuned by Janetty racing

07-21-2011, 09:31 PM	#5
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	I did the power wash, tried WD40, then good ole manual labor. I checked on the Muratic Acid, but I also saw where someone used distilled white vinegar. I will try the Vinegar, then the acid as a last resort. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

07-22-2011, 05:30 AM	#6
PIPE Hating prius's since 1997 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (JENNA) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,039	VINEGER. STRAIGHT VINEGER. Do not water it down. put it in a spray bottle and spray the hell out of it. let sit for a lil bit and then rinse. If still there than repeat till gone. Polish and wax after. Trust me, worked at a cement factory. I carried spray bottles full of vinegar in my truck. only thing that worked __________________ PIPE

07-21-2011, 08:10 PM	#2
Prospective Buyer Drives: Acura TL Acura MDX Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 267	Try your finger nails first... and then how is your TL?

07-22-2011, 09:47 PM	#7
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	Thanks for the replies everyone. I bought the vinegar, and will hit it tomorrow am before the heat gets to bad. I will let everyone know how this comes out. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

07-23-2011, 08:34 AM	#8
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	Well that will be my backup plan. It is aleays good to have options. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

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