Removing concrete from paint

[emaxxman]

A friend of mine has some very small bits of (what appears to be) concrete splatter on the underside of her car (area right by the back of rear wheel well.) I am able to pick some of it off with my fingernail. However, it doesn`t actually get all of it off.



Is there anything you can use to remove it? It`s waaaay too big for clay; it would just scratch up the paint if the clay were to pull it off. How about a bug and tar solvent? Would that do it?

[imported_themightytimmah]

Go to any concrete plant near your house, they`ll have a solvent on hand that will take it right off and they will probably sell it to you pretty cheaply, its not pricey stuff.

[imported_mirrorfinishman]

Try soaking the splatter with some white vinegar. Allow a few minutes dwell time. That should help to disolve the concrete.

[imported_smprince1]

Might want to give this product a try:



http://www.topoftheline.com/cement-concrete-remover-auto.html



I`ve never used it, but it is specifically for cement/concrete removal.



Good luck and please let us know what works for you.

[Pb2theMax]

Maybe try a pressure washer, but take it easy on the pressure and hit the concrete at a sharp angle, not directly at the paint.

[emaxxman]

Go to any concrete plant near your house, they`ll have a solvent on hand that will take it right off and they will probably sell it to you pretty cheaply, its not pricey stuff.



Is this solvent paint safe?

[imported_smprince1]

Might want to give this product a try:



http://www.topoftheline.com/cement-concrete-remover-auto.html



I`ve never used it, but it is specifically for cement/concrete removal.



Good luck and please let us know what works for you.



From web site:



Specifications:





Biodegradable

Non-hazardous

Non-fuming

Safe for paint, chrome, aluminum, glass, rubber, plastic, brass & stainless

Dissolves cured cement, concrete, mortar, grout, stucco

Cleans aluminum

32 oz. comes with a foaming spray nozzle

[emaxxman]

Ooops! I was actually referring to the one I can get from the local concrete store.



Although, that TOL looks pretty good. My friend will try the vinegar first. I`ll let everyone know how it turns out.



Thanks again.