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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gygabite, Oct 12, 2018.

  1. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:27 PM
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    Gygabite

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    So I was painting my fenders and I covered my truck by putting plastic to surround it in order to protect it from the overspray. When I finished I removed the plastic and I saw this after.IMG_20181012_162200.jpg IMG_20181012_162130.jpg
    Any ideas on how to remove these markings
     
  2. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:31 PM
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    Have you tried soap & water on a small area yet? Did the plastic have some sort of glue/sticky stuff on it?
     
  3. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:31 PM
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    AR15xAR10

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    Professional detailer should be able to cut it with a buffer....but it might get expensive seeing as its apparently on the whole truck :eek:

    I like to keep my truck in the next county when spray painting lol, i have had to buff overspray off before and its pretty miserable :(
     
  4. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:33 PM
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    First thing I tried but I think I saw some condensation under the plastic.
     
  5. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:34 PM
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    Start simple. Try soap and water, then car polish before you go to solvents.
     
  6. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:34 PM
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    It's only on the hood.
     
  7. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:35 PM
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    buffer should do it is soap isnt working
     
  8. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:36 PM
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  9. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:36 PM
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    Ok thanks I'll try to buff it.
     
  10. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:45 PM
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    Extra Hard Taco

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    Belt sander maybe
     
  11. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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    Haha maybe if it was more evened out
     
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  12. Oct 12, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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    Its probably a silicone coating from the plastic film. Try rubbing it out with clay bar
     
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  13. Oct 12, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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    Definitely clay bar it all first. Then if still present then buff it
     
  14. Oct 12, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    Alright I'll try the clay bar first. Thanks
     
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    To be honest, I think it look kinda cool....
     

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