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Paint Overspray Removal, Recommendation |
flyer86d |
Feb 15 2024, 09:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 429 Joined: 12-January 11 From: Corea, Maine Member No.: 12,585 Region Association: North East States |
So I had the 914-6 tub repainted after 42 years of ownership and I am going thru the boxes of parts. As I look at a lot of the aluminum trim for the body, a lot of it has overspray from the first attempt of a repaint by one of the previous owners. Even the door sill plates have a yellow fog on them. What is the best way to remove the overspray without damaging the anodizing or scratching the surface? I’m sure someone has been down this road before.
Charlie |
Superhawk996 |
Feb 15 2024, 10:02 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,904 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Lacquer Thinner usually removes dried overspray. Wont work if overspray is urethane / epoxy
Should go without saying - don’t try to use on painted surfaces. |
930cabman |
Feb 15 2024, 10:08 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,158 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Lacquer Thinner usually removes dried overspray. Wont work if overspray is urethane / epoxy Should go without saying - don’t try to use on painted surfaces. Not sure with the Lacquer Thinner of today. I have used it since the early '70's for general cleaning but recently our EPA has lessened the impact it has. Probably a good thing for the planet, not so good for cutting. |
rick 918-S |
Feb 15 2024, 10:41 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,493 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Lacquer Thinner usually removes dried overspray. Wont work if overspray is urethane / epoxy Should go without saying - don’t try to use on painted surfaces. Not sure with the Lacquer Thinner of today. I have used it since the early '70's for general cleaning but recently our EPA has lessened the impact it has. Probably a good thing for the planet, not so good for cutting. Thinner only on aluminum trim not painted parts. Clay bar works very well on painted surfaces. |
flyer86d |
Feb 15 2024, 02:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 429 Joined: 12-January 11 From: Corea, Maine Member No.: 12,585 Region Association: North East States |
Thanks, I’ll try lacquer thinner and report back.
Charlie |
Rufus |
Feb 15 2024, 03:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 8-April 06 From: Central NC Member No.: 5,840 Region Association: None |
I had a Honda Prelude I purchased new in 1984. A couple years later it was heavily vandalized with rattle can spray paint, among other more serious things.
The body shop was able to restore the finish by just buffing carefully … the 1st time. The second time it happened, the car required a repaint. The rest of the story’s probably OT … (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I’ve also had good luck in similar situations with Meguire’s #7 and Simichrome polish. |
nivekdodge |
Feb 15 2024, 06:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 251 Joined: 28-August 21 From: Pittsburgh Pa Member No.: 25,860 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I had a Honda Prelude I purchased new in 1984. A couple years later it was heavily vandalized with rattle can spray paint, among other more serious things. The body shop was able to restore the finish by just buffing carefully … the 1st time. The second time it happened, the car required a repaint. The rest of the story’s probably OT … (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I’ve also had good luck in similar situations with Meguire’s #7 and Simichrome polish. I hope you stayed away from her after the second time Kevin |
Rufus |
Feb 15 2024, 08:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 8-April 06 From: Central NC Member No.: 5,840 Region Association: None |
“I hope you stayed away from her after the second time”
Kevin ROFL! Was strategically able to avoid any recurrence. Odd thing was that while she & I were both single, he was married (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
930cabman |
Feb 15 2024, 08:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,158 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
“I hope you stayed away from her after the second time” Kevin ROFL! Was strategically able to avoid any recurrence. Odd thing was that while she & I were both single, he was married (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) +1, at least you lived through it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
DennisV |
Feb 16 2024, 07:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 492 Joined: 8-August 20 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 24,575 Region Association: Northern California |
So I had the 914-6 tub repainted after 42 years of ownership and I am going thru the boxes of parts. As I look at a lot of the aluminum trim for the body, a lot of it has overspray from the first attempt of a repaint by one of the previous owners. Even the door sill plates have a yellow fog on them. What is the best way to remove the overspray without damaging the anodizing or scratching the surface? I’m sure someone has been down this road before. Charlie We were able to remove years-old overspray from many elements of our car using acetone and a rag. These included non-painted plastics and metals. |
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