While I was at work the other day, maintenance painted some stuff white on a windy day. I have a redfire truck and have small white splatters all over the windows, roof, and drivers side of my truck. I got most of the paint off the windows by using my some paint thinner and a razor blade. Just wandering what will get them off of my paint. Kinda scared to use the paint thinner on my paint, so I'm open to any ideas. Before its posted, Ive already went to maint. about buying me a full detail.....said we were notified bout them painting....must have missed that memo!!!!

 

Personally I'd push them until they paid for a paint correction. You say you missed the notification, but regardless they should have known better than to start painting with a vehicle so close. They should have been a little more responsible and tried to find the owner to get them to move before simply starting to paint. Ask them for the date and notification that was sent out. Keep pushing and don't back down--this is their mistake.

As far as the paint, it's probably best to take pictures for the experts here. They can better tell you what is needed from pictures. Usually clay bar takes care of paint over spray for me, but from the sound of it yours is a bit more than just simple over spray.

 

thanks for the reply. Yeah i was thinkin the clay bar may do the trick, but it is just so much paint. I was able to scratch some off with my fingernails but dont wanna get into scratchin the clear. I will try to get out and take some pics today if the weather permits.

 

Someone on Holloween spray painted my brother-in-laws car and a few others on his block. There was a lot on his car. I wiped down his whole car with lacquer thinner then waxed it. Never had a problem.

 

First:

What kind of overspray is the paint?
Pictures?

Solutions, site unseen: Clay first, least aggressive method first.
Start with White or Grey Clay, then Megs Blue and if that still doesn't get it, use Red or Purple.

Last resort method....Use Lacquer Thiner very gently to remove the overspray. Wash and re wax

Post pictures.

We had a member at the Cafe who posted befores and afters of an MDX COVERED in overspray. All he did was wash, clay and wax.
http://www.thedetailerscafe.com/smf/...;topicseen#new

 

Well i learned today that the paint was an oil-based white paint. they was using a roller to apply the paint so the white specs are med to tiny sized(the biggest is about the size of a pea) Havent got around to taking any pics yet. Ive been on nights and its been rainin everyday so as soon as it lets up I will post some pics. Like I said, Ive already washed, but havent clayed or waxed since I knew the weather was gonna be messy the next few days. The paint came off my windows and bed caps with a razor blade and some elbow grease and a bug and tar mit. Tried the mit LIGHTLY on my paint and the only way it will come off the paint is if I used my finger nail to scratch it off, but there is too much paint to peel off and I dont wanna scratch my paint with a razor blade or finger nails. I know without the pics you cant tell me much but maybe this will help. Thanks in advance!

 

Just from that description, I think it will probably need a chemical process rather than an abrasive process - lacquer thinner.

 

using a roller to apply? good lord were you parked right underneath them? you have to be pretty close to get the kinda of damage you are talking about. sounds like to me they owe you.

 

Well, in all fairness, if he was infact notified, then it's his fault and not maintenance. If someone fails to cooperate, what are they supposed to do? Not do the work? I wouldn't pay for it if I were them. On the other hand, if I were you, I'd make sure a memo did in fact get sent out. If you can prove one did not get sent out then go after them for the correction.

Clay it like stated already. Laquer thinner was suggested. That will probably work. I've used Naphtha already to remove tar and blacktop from our work trucks with no ill effects. Again though, make sure you wash it good and wax it again when you're done.

 

I work for a company that makes traffic paint, waterborne.

We recommend:

1) Good pressure wash

2) Spray with WD-40, keep wet 1-2 hours and pressure wash again.

3) Still not off, apply heavy coat of Vaseline, allow to soak overnight, then pressure wash

Last summer I had a woman call me after she drove through wet lines in her hubbys new Vette while he was gone! The Vaseline bailed her out.

If your cautious I would try a small spot 1st.

Good Luck!