DesertNate ----
I noticed that DBailey is referring to a "Citrus Based Solvent" Goof Off Pro, so perhaps they changed, or make 2 different formulas ?
I have never seen or used this version, but I can say for sure, it would not hurt automotive paint if it is Citrus Based, so this would be safer..
My version of the same product has solvents as I said above, and even though I have never harmed factory paintwork with it, I still use the very precise process I noted above - the Sharp end QTips brand Qtips, a little on the end of the QTip, hold it on 1 dot of the enamel paint, let it soften it, move it a little to see if it comes off on the Qtip, and then blot and carefully wipe just that little spot dry..
To answer your question, I hardly ever need to rinse anything with something else, like water or a Quick Detailer, because I am just doing 1 dot at a time, then blot it, and the solvent dries really fast anyway..
But if you want to have something to rinse it close by, that is ok too..
Now, DBailey has said that he can spray an area, and wipe it with a microfiber, which of course is much faster, and his version of Goof Off Pro, being Citrus Based, is much safer..
So, this would be the most safe way to try to do this if you want to go that route..
Was the paint that was splattered on the truck oil based enamel or enamel ?? If so, mineral spirits should remove that enamel off pretty easy once it is absorbed by the enamel paint.. And mineral spirits in my experience has never harmed factory paintwork either...
Whatever was used to thin that enamel paint will also remove it from the truck is another way to think about this...
Whatever you decide to do, just take your time, have water, or a QD nearby if you feel you need to rinse it off, and just test 1 spot preferably the lowest spot on the panel closest to the ground, so if something goes awry, it wont be too noticeable, and determine the best way to go..
I know, most people don`t go to the lengths even I go to on things like this, but I do this for a living and I don`t ever want to have to call USAA and tell them I wrecked something and how much can they pay to fix it..
It`s going to be fine..
Dan F
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