Few questions after a paint job
10-03-2008, 06:58 PM
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Few questions after a paint job Shop is too far to bring it back to just for this minor stuff... little bit of over spray clear on my mirror *glass part* and on my passenger window *you can see the haze* How do I get it off? And! they wetsanded and buffed the rest of the car where it wasnt painted and in the cracks and crevises left some polish that is soooo hard I cant rub it off with a rag or my nail... sooo how do I get it off? I believe thats all I have to ask right now... Thanks guys
10-03-2008, 07:10 PM
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Try a clay bar first. That should take the overspray off the windows. As for the polish down in the cracks I'd call the shop and see what they recommend to use. The clay bar probably won't get it. Maybe some mineral spirits?? Check with the shop before using it though.
10-03-2008, 07:50 PM
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+1 on the claybar. You can pick up a Meguiars claybar kit for $15-$20 at your local auto store or Walmart. Make sure the car's surface stays slick and the claybar doesn't catch due to dryness.
As far as leftover polish, you can try using a soft cotton terry cloth towel that you don't mind throwing away. If the fibers don't get it all, you can try using a soft tooth brush very carefully while blowing on the area (if required).
As far as leftover polish, you can try using a soft cotton terry cloth towel that you don't mind throwing away. If the fibers don't get it all, you can try using a soft tooth brush very carefully while blowing on the area (if required).
10-03-2008, 09:19 PM
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fine steel wool on windows and mirrors. Best way to get out buffing compound is sometimes, more rubbing compound on a towel.
Let's see some pics of the paintjob!
Let's see some pics of the paintjob!
10-04-2008, 12:42 AM
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LoL thanks guys... I will try to rub the hell out of it... maybe a toothbrush might work... What kinda rubbing compound do you suggest to get it off? I will hook you guys up with some pics on monday... I gotta work till then.. and when I get home its too dark... Had the whole front end done from the fenders forward
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10-10-2008, 11:17 PM
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^Or more likely it needs to be buffed more. Being NBM, it probably needed some extra time with swirl remover or a dark pad glaze. It's not black, but it's not light either, can't get away with just a quick buff on dark cars. Rubbing compound will not "annihilate the clear", it's made for clear. I use it every time if and when I have to detail at work. 3m's rubbing compound you can buy at your auto parts store is fine, should work for really stuck on compound if nothing else works.