Need advice how to remove this overspray (I think) ?

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Tried clay bar it doesn't come off, tried CarPro Tar-X it doesn't come off either. I tried one spot with fingernail to test and it does eventually comes off but I know that's not the safe way. Any other ideas? It's the little white spots by the way.

[Mike Phillips]

Tried clay bar it doesn't come off,

What grade of clay?

The reason I ask is because one of the classes I taught at Mobile Tech Expo this year was on clay and clay substitutes and the reason I taught this class is BECAUSE I found that for the toughest contaminants like paint, the only effective way I've been able to remove it is by using an aggressive clay.

List of classes,

2020 Mobile Tech Expo Class Schedule for Education Day on Thursday in Orlando, Florida


Here was clay class - very well attended by the way.


1:00pm to 1:50pm

4: Detailing Clay vs Detailing Clay Mitts, Towels & Pads – Differences & Benefits



Some people think clay mitts, towels and pads are the best way to remove above surface bonded contaminants like overspray paint and industrial fallout. Some people think they are the fastest way to mechanically decontaminate paint. But that’s not always true.

Detailing clay was introduced to the U.S. market in the early 1990s and it’s still just as an effective and important tool in your detailing arsenal today as it was 30 years ago.

In this class you will learn when detailing clay is the best choice and when clay substitutes are the best choice.

You will also learn time and money saving techniques to use with each option.

The final end-results always START with a great foundation to build upon. Learn why to never skip the mechanical decontamination step and the fundamental law of car detailing – gloss comes from a smooth surface.


Here at Autogeek we carry both the Meguiar's and the 3M aggressive clays. I've had great luck with the Meguiar's aggressive clay to remove overspray paint when other options did not work - at all.

Meguiars Professional Detailing Clay Aggressive - C2100

[Mike Phillips]

I've had good luck with

Plastic razor blades

ScrapeRite Plastic Razor Blades, Scrape-Rite Razor Blades, Plastic blades


Popsicle sticks

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

I've had good luck with

Plastic razor blades

ScrapeRite Plastic Razor Blades, Scrape-Rite Razor Blades, Plastic blades


Popsicle sticks

Hey Mike thanks for replying and sharing your expertise.

Yeah the clay is just a generic clay, Griot's more specifically so I assume it's isn't very aggressive since it's marketed more as a consumer product than more enthusiast, it's the yellow clay inside a tub.

I'll have to take a look at those... I was trying to find a quick and easy solution because I'm 99% sure the body shop did this when they painted my other panel but I don't want to blame them I'm already dealing with some stuff with them they did wrong and didn't want to pile up more on them... but if I need to go out and buy things I'm probably going to request they fix it.

[Mike Phillips]

Where do you live?

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Where do you live?

I'm from Canada.

I see in the previous message you mentioned using Popsicle sticks is also an option? I'm scared to touch anything on the paint that isn't a microfiber lol. Just wanted to confirm before I try!