Removing highway paint from car's surface

[ace]

I am at my wits end trying to remove paint that I drove over on the highway. It is up the right side of my gray F-150, to include the rubber in the fender wells. It has that look of paint being slung on the lower body panels like someone slung it with a wet brush. I have used goo gone in a small area behind the rear wheel and it hasn't begin to work. I need your help because the passenger side looks like crap.

[artofdetailing]

A good graffiti remover will do the trick. Contact your local pressure washing supply store they will probably have some good stuff.

[01GreyStangGT]

I had some on my black plastic trim on my Sorento one time and it took using a Mr Clean Magic Eraser to get it off.

[zacetzel]

if it is really bad you may want to try an eraser wheel, it can be used with any power drill i have used it before in this condition just be sure and use it slowly other wise it will eat through your paint it is commonly used to remove adhesive strips from decals or trim but i have used it to remove paint, and pin stripeing in the past and sometimes even tar if its realy bad, you should be able to pick them up at any auto store. good luck

[ace]

Awesome info guys! I will try the graffiti remover first and then proceed from there. Thanks again!

[Desertnate]

Depending on how thick it is, you can try a clay bar or maybe a nano skin mit. I've been successful with clay when it was a fine spray.

[Tools17]

I had it on the bottom of my highlander and used turtle wax bug and tar remover. Spray it on thick and let it set then rub it off. Some that was real thick I used a plastic putty knife to scrape off. Being careful of course as to scratch the paint.

[Tlefe091985]

I would recommend using auto grade lacquer, and a microfiber or soft terry cloth. If it's too heavy lightly hit it with a plastic razor blade carefully of course. You will probably have to go over the area with a quick light compound and polish, but it should take care of it.

[Mike Phillips]

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[ace]

I will definitely purchase and try this product, Xenit. I just purchased Motenbockers lift off spray remover #4 used for removing graffiti and spray
paint. I will try this first before buying the Xenit and let you guys know.