Rustproofing overspray removal

[Satcho]

I have some ares of legacy rustproofing overspray. How can I safely remove? Had some success with rubbing compound but not completely.

Thank You

[Don M]

The shop I had undercoat/rustproof my car gives the cars a kerosene wipe-down to remove the overspray ... more like a waterless wash really, then a 'regular' wash to get rid of the kerosene residue. On my car at least, it didn't scratch the finish

[hoyt66]

The shop I had undercoat/rustproof my car gives the cars a kerosene wipe-down to remove the overspray ... more like a waterless wash really, then a 'regular' wash to get rid of the kerosene residue. On my car at least, it didn't scratch the finish

I use kerosene as well for rustproof removal without issue. Idiots at Zieb*** spray everything!

[Don M]

I use kerosene as well for rustproof removal without issue. Idiots at Zieb*** spray everything!

So does the shop I use ... they spray and hand-pack EVERYTHING, an excellent job really, and they clean up after themselves and get the undercoat off of where it's not supposed to be. I used to work there and that's where I got started seriously detailing cars.

[JimmyH5]

If it is a rubberized type rustproofing, I've had great success using TW label and sticker remover spray... believe it is citrus based and has done no harm to surfaces I've used it on.

[TTQ B4U]

I use kerosene as well for rustproof removal without issue. Idiots at Zieb*** spray everything!

This. I use it all the time to remove crap on the rockers and what not of cars I'm detailing.

[Satcho]

Thank you for everyone's replies.

The overspray was caused by Zieb*** some years ago.

[Satcho]

Tried citrus-based cleaner with only minimal success. Any thoughts on diesel fuel?

[Don M]

Tried citrus-based cleaner with only minimal success. Any thoughts on diesel fuel?

Well, it's a very close relative of kerosene ... which one is cheaper & do you have either on hand?

[Satcho]

Brother-in-law has farm, so diesel is readily available; whereas, kerosene is not as easy to find.

[Satcho]

I explored the Hold Tight website yet I did not find any reference to rustproofing removal or anything similar.

I'll try diesel fuel.

[Satcho]

Diesel fuel had only a minimal impact. I shall seek to obtain removal substance from local Ziebart store.

[Satcho]

Ziebart rep states that they use something similar to mineral spirts to remove undercoating..formula 409 for removal soon after application. I shall try mineral spirits on a small innocuous spot.

Note that I inaccurately described the issue as rustproofing. I should have stated undercoating overspray.

[WaxMaster1]

Who in the world gets their car rustproofed anymore?