View Full Version : Help needed! How do I get this off? *PICS*
WhosRich
08-26-2008, 04:38 PM
hey everyone, since i bought my car i noticed quite a large amount of overspray on my exhaust tips. i decided today was the day to tackle it and get them shining again. after much research on this site, i decided to go with #0000 steel wool + nano polish. Here are my failed attempts.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o173/RichxAva/IMG_1435.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o173/RichxAva/IMG_1434.jpg
my question to you all is: How do I get this off?!! :)
i would like to mainly use OTC products as i am going back to school soon and running out of time to detail. do i go with a more abrasive wool/ polish? and advice would be appreciated. thank you! :grinno:
imported_Detailing Technology
08-26-2008, 04:40 PM
Steel wool.
WhosRich
08-26-2008, 04:41 PM
^ thanks for the response. i already tried that. #0000
imported_Detailing Technology
08-26-2008, 04:51 PM
Thinner or reducer may soften it up, but a coarser grade steel wool or a red Scortch-brite are good ways to remove overspray.
imported_mystic04
08-26-2008, 04:52 PM
try a steel wool stronger than #0000 i forgot how it`s rated now but i know #0000 is very fine, get a rougher wool then polish down with different grades to get the shine back. or give Never Dull a try. Or if a else fails but new tips !!!
qwertydude
08-26-2008, 04:54 PM
Thinner or if that won`t soften it, acetone.
WhosRich
08-26-2008, 05:32 PM
thanks for replies everyone. is there any kind of specific thinner i should be looking for?
Legacy
08-26-2008, 05:38 PM
thanks for replies everyone. is there any kind of specific thinner i should be looking for?
Paint thinner any brand
WhosRich
08-26-2008, 05:48 PM
do you think i`ll need the steel wool or should a terry cloth be fine?
mrfjsw294
08-26-2008, 06:13 PM
thanks for replies everyone. is there any kind of specific thinner i should be looking for?
Lacquer thinner and a scotch brite will take it right off very quickly. Regular paint thinner(mineral spirits) will take forever to break it down if it is automotive paint, but if thats all you got, that will work. Then polish it out. You may not even need to use a scotch brite...Just a plain ole rag and a little elbow grease will probably do the trick
Your welcome ;)
WhosRich
08-26-2008, 07:52 PM
^haha thanks alot. ill give it a shot tomorrow morning. with the NYC weather these days, its making detailing much easier.
miahman98
08-27-2008, 12:12 AM
Aircraft Remover...
POPPAJ
08-27-2008, 06:03 AM
Aircraft Remover...
The only manly way to do it!
WhosRich
08-27-2008, 11:00 AM
i just saw a youtube of the aircraft remover. gave me goosebumps lol
simracer
08-27-2008, 11:43 AM
That`s a relief. When I saw "Aircraft Remover" I was thinking about one of these...
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/stinger-2.jpg
...and I was just afraid there wouldn`t be much left to polish after that.