Severe Paint Overspray

**imported_mdavis** · 09-12-2005, 11:18 AM

Yes this my first post ever so go easy on me I have a red 2001 Ford F-150 and about a year ago my wife was painting mailbox with almond spray paint. It is on hood and both fenders I tried Mothers clay twice and dilluted mineral spirits no such luck at all any suggestions. I am just starting to get serious into auto detailing and want to start my own bussiness.

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Thanks mdavis

**zimmerDN** · 09-12-2005, 03:04 PM

When my gf sprayed her bumper she had overspray all over the plastic lights. I used PlasticX and it removed all of the overspray. So I am guessing in your case, swirl remover might work?

**imported_mdavis** · 09-12-2005, 03:23 PM

Thats something Ive never considered thanks for the info

**White95Max** · 09-12-2005, 03:37 PM

So... you waited a year to remove the overspray???

I would also try the polish to remove it.

**kpounds** · 09-12-2005, 06:27 PM

Two ideas. You can try using a Claybar with lubricant (either the lube that comes with the clay or just car wash solution and water) The Claymagic brand is available in most auto parts stores for about $10. Many folks have removed overspray by Claybar but it can take a few tries to get it all off. I had OS on my truck and it took me 5 tries, but afterwards I was sold on Clay.

The other idea is One Grand Special Touch I havent personally tried it yet but its supposed to remove overspray. Autosupermart.com has the best price I`ve seen with $5 shipping.

Keith

**imported_mdavis** · 09-12-2005, 06:45 PM

I know I should of been shot for leaving it a year used to be wifes truck didnt know it was that bad until it became mine lol. Thanks for the suggestions

**Scottwax** · 09-12-2005, 08:44 PM

I had a customer who had the bed of his pick-up repaired and repainted and the body shop got severe overspray all over the rest of the truck. After several minutes, I had maybe cleared a spot the size of a volleyball using clay on the roof. Switched to my PC, a Meguiars burgandy cutting pad and Clearkote`s Compound. Stuff just ate right through the overspray and left a reaasonbly good finish for such an aggressive combo. #80 and a polishing pad finished it off very nicely.