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Dried black paint specks on Silver Taco!!!

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Bumponapickle, Apr 19, 2011.

  1. Apr 19, 2011 at 5:59 AM
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    Bumponapickle

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    Have no idea where these came from, but they are here now!!! Have dried black paint specks on rear passenger door!! Tried picking at them with fingernail but cant catch an edge...any ideas as to how I'am going to get them off??? Tks

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  2. Apr 19, 2011 at 6:00 AM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    Try a clay bar.
     
  3. Apr 19, 2011 at 6:21 AM
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    Is it paint or undercoating? Been to an undercoater lately?
     
  4. Apr 19, 2011 at 6:29 AM
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    Or could it be tar from the street? If thats it you could try WD-40. If it is paint, a buddy of mine used Goof-Off and some bug and tar remover to get spray paint off his car. Good Luck either way, that sucks.
     
  5. Apr 22, 2011 at 2:39 PM
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    Well, have spent the last several days trying to get the dried paint off with no luck...have tried the clay bar, but no go!!! Tried everything from a little acetone to wd40 to gas...no go!!! Thinking that I'am going to have to get it buffed out by a professional....any experts wish to chime in...tks
     
  6. Apr 22, 2011 at 2:41 PM
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    How about bug and tar remover? It works fine for my white truck
     
  7. Apr 22, 2011 at 2:42 PM
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    Try bug and tar remover....
     
  8. Apr 22, 2011 at 2:44 PM
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    Cerviperus

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    Did he use Goof-Off or Goo Gone? I've always heard NOT to use Goof-Off on a painted surface. I used Goo Gone to remove adhesive left behind when I peeled the dealer's lettering off of my tailgate, but I'd be afraid to get Goof-Off anywhere near my truck.
     
  9. Apr 23, 2011 at 6:08 PM
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    Did you try the bug and tar remover?
     
  10. Apr 23, 2011 at 6:17 PM
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    Clay bar will get that stuff off. I had spray paint overspray that was on the paint for a couple months. Clay bar took it right off.
     
  11. Apr 23, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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    thats what i would do also.
     
  13. Apr 23, 2011 at 7:31 PM
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    clay bar did not work, will try bug/tar remover and goo gone tomorrow....tks
     
  14. Apr 23, 2011 at 7:35 PM
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    Plain ol' Goo Gone didn't work as well as the Xtreme stuff, just so you know.
    Wally Mart was the only place I could find it.

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