View Full Version : Foam sealant on paint!
98LowRanger
08-05-2015, 01:30 PM
Hey guys, a buddy of mine recently was in a parking lot of a construction site. A can of spray foam sealant (like "Great Stuff") was ran over, spraying his car with the foam. Anyone know of a way to safely remove it??
banzaitoyota
08-05-2015, 05:42 PM
Acetone BEFORE it dries
98LowRanger
08-05-2015, 07:22 PM
Acetone BEFORE it dries
Unfortunately it's already dried. Been on the car for a week now :/
98LowRanger
08-06-2015, 11:51 AM
Anyone? Is there some kind of chmical that will attack the dried foam and loosen it enough to remove it?
Kyle_Elantra
08-06-2015, 12:48 PM
Try a bug/tar remover to dissolve it? Maybe even goo gone.
If that fails, then a plastic razor blade followed by clay should do the trick.
Audios S6
08-06-2015, 02:13 PM
Depending on how thick it went on, you may be able to get some dental floss or fishing line behind it to remove the bulk. Then I'd try a solvent of some kind, i'd go for a gallon of tar removal/body prep solvent as you will probably need a lot. Then I'd try clay. If all else failed I'd use the plastic razor blade and a bunch of clay lube to scrape it off.
dlc95
08-06-2015, 07:15 PM
I agree with Audios.
BillE
08-07-2015, 07:22 AM
I'm just watching this thread...I NEVER found anything that will get the stuff off. Even when fresh, it's an absolute bear to remove.
Bill
hbanzon
08-09-2015, 08:49 AM
There's a product called Motsenbocker's Lift Off. I've used it to remove silicone caulk from a bathtub. It works by dissolving the bond between the caulk and the surface and supposedly works on foam sealant. Got it at Home Depot. I haven't tried it on foam sealant and certainly not on car paint, so usual disclaimers apply. But foam sealant is a royal pain and its probably better to try something chemical instead if mechanical first.
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Matt92
08-09-2015, 10:25 AM
If all else fails you could try asking detailers in your area for their advice
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