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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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Question how to remove oil from white paint

Hi i have a white car that we changed headers on and i am waiting for some other stuff to arrive. It is going to set for at least anoth 2 weeks. Will it hurt the paint with specks of oil on it? How do i remove it? Its just on hood and front bumper. Thanks Justin
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Some type of degreaser or the clay bar. I would remove it ASAP just to be safe. You will also need to re-polish/wax the area.
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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Well i wont be able to get it cleaned for a few weeks. It wiped off kinda easy on one spot. Its not at my house. I guess i will try a goo be gone and or wd40. If that doesn't work i will get a clay bar.

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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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That should work. Once your done with the install you can clean it up again and polish/wax.
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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Ya i wonder if dawn dish soap would work. Thats what i use to remove wax. I also have this engine degraser i am using under the hood. I also have #7 and #20 wax from mcguires. Thanks just wanted to make sure it would be ok
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Wash it with Dawn dish soap, it's safe for paint. I wouldn't use anything harsher than that. Be sure to throw some wax on whatever you wash because it will remove it, as you've stated.
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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Ya i know to use wax. Wd40 and goo gone is safe on clear coat. I have #7 show car glaze and #20 polymer selant.
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