Paint Overspray

[kmsdetailing]

Well, my friend's 2012 Buick Enclave somehow managed to get paint overspray on it. It almost covers the entire rear of the vehicle including the pain, bumper trim and glass.

I was able to remove the paint on the bumper using nail polish but didn't try it on the glass or windows.

What would you recommend to remove paint spray on the glass and paint? This looks like a three hour job. Any idea how much to charge for this? I was going to call several body shops to see how much they charge.

Thanks!

[Setec Astronomy]

Anything that was chemically safe for the bumper is going to be fine on the glass. You can also use a plastic razorblade on the glass, or even a steel razor blade, if you're careful.

However the normal method used by folks here is clay, the red overspray clay if it's really bad. You can of course use the Elastrofoam block or that SpeedyPrep towel Speedy Surface Prep Towel, speedy prep towel, clay bar replacement, detailing clay (http://www.autogeek.net/speedy-surface-prep-towel.html)

[Mike Phillips]

A couple of ways, here's the more traditional way...


Video: How to remove overspray paint using detailing clay (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/48336-video-how-remove-overspray-paint-using-detailing-clay.html)


Tips and techniques for using detailing clay to remove overspray paint or any other type of above surface bonded contaminants off your car's paint.


Gloss comes from smoothness
I think we can all agree a great looking finish is a glossy looking finish and gloss comes from smoothness. An important step to creating a glossy, show car finish is to inspect the paint for above surface bonded contaminants and if discovered remove them using detailing clay.




How to remove overspray paint using detailing clay

How to remove overspray paint using detailing...



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The 4 benefits to claying are,

1: Claying safely removes Above Surface Bonded Contaminants

2: Claying paint enable your choice of wax or paint sealant to better bond or adhere to the paint.

3: Claying paint restores a silky, smooth, clean surface.

4: Claying paint makes polishing easier, more effective and safer.

More related topics...



Using Detailing Clay

The Baggie Test - How to inspect for above surface bonded contaminants (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/27967-baggie-test-how-inspect-above-surface-bonded-contaminants.html)

The 3 primary benefits of using detailing clay to clay paint (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/27969-3-primary-benefits-using-detailing-clay-clay-paint.html)

Tips and Tricks for using detailing clay (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/20259-tips-techniques-using-detailing-clay.html)

Do I need to wash my car after I use detailing clay to clay the paint? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/22721-do-i-need-wash-my-car-after-i-use-detailing-clay-clay-paint.html)

How often do I need to clay my car? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/22015-how-often-do-i-need-clay-my-car.html)

Video: How detailing clay works and how to use detailing clay to remove above surface bonded contaminants (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-videos/24319-show-car-garage-video-how-detailing-clay-works-how-use-detailing-clay-remove-above-surface-bonded-contaminants.html)


I also cover claying and much much more in my how-to book...

Paperback
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[Mike Phillips]

I've had luck with Xenit...


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[kmsdetailing]

Thanks guys for the information. I appreciate the quick responses.

What a great forum!!!!