So how do I get body shop over spray of rims?

[imported_DetailGirl]

So the body shop that did a HS job on my car got overspray on the rims. I tried to clay it off and that didnt work. What can I do to get this stuff off?

[MacGyver]

Try a little Mother`s polish and some super fine steel wool.

[imported_DetailGirl]

Originally posted by MacGyver

Try a little Mother`s polish and some super fine steel wool. No way is steel wool going anywhere near my rims

[MacGyver]

Originally posted by DetailGirl

No way is steel wool going anywhere near my rims



If it works on the grill of a Rolls-Royce and on the rims of a 355 Spyder, it will surely work on your rims without causing harm. You could opt to use MF if you`re worried.

[General Lee]

You could try Mineral spirits. What type of rims do you have?

[imported_DetailGirl]

Just the Titanimum Edition factory 2003 Maxima rims.



I will try the mineral spirts tomorrow.

[qwik5o]

They got overspray on mine too!



Got my decklid painted, week later discovered overspray..



I`ll try mineral spirits as well, but it might be really hard, cuz it has been on there for awhile.

[Scottwax]

The overspray is so heavy on my brother`s Dodge Ram`s wheels, they have to be stripped and recoated. Of course, a competent body shop has to completely strip the entire cab of his truck and reshoot it the repaint after hail damage was so bad.



I hope your wheels aren`t that horrible. If the overspray is reasonable recent, mineral spirits may work.

[qwik5o]

Damn I`m screwed. I should have taken it back to them the minute I saw it...



...err...

[imported_DetailGirl]

I hate that body shop so freaking bad. I was told that they were good from a few people, I spent literally 12 hours repairing all the damage they did, my interior was a nightmare of dust. I am writing a strong letter to them tomorrow and filing a complaint with the better business buearue

[jr weeks]

The problem with 2k urethane overspray (single stage or clearcoat) is that once it cures on established paint (most oem wheels are also clearcoated or powdercoated) it re-polymerizes INTO the surface, becoming part OF it, rather than just sitting ON it. Years ago, enamel and lacquer overspray were pretty easily removed with clay, not so with today`s 2k urethanes.



About the only thing you can do is (if the wheels are clearcoated oem) is wetsand and polish. Not fun. I`d make them repair it even if it meant them buying you new wheels. Push if you must. Good luck. :)

[oaevo8u]

Im not sure but maybe using clay would help along with a good wheel cleaner and brushes that wont scratch the wheels, I agree on the mineral spirits as well if you can use it to remove sap off your finish why not your wheels.

[jimmybuffit]

So the shop doesn`t have a warranty/guarantee/satisfaction policy? This should not be your problem, but rather their`s...



Did you pick the wrong shop?



Good Luck,



Jim