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| Dunc |
 May 28 2023, 12:54 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Kennewick, WA Member No.: 17,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
I have some overspray on the fiberglass top. I have tried WD 40 and toothbrushing with limited success. Any suggestions?
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| windforfun |
May 28 2023, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,783 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
Gently power wash the thing. If this doesn't work you might have to repaint the whole top. On the other hand, you might want to try some isopropyl alcohol first.
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| technicalninja |
May 29 2023, 10:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,213 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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+1 to the alcohol suggestion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
It's the first thing I try with paint transfer issues (accident damage) and it usually works great. Don't leave it on very long. Another suggestion is to add a bit of abrasive to the WD40. Cigarette ash works well. That concoction will remove dried permanent ink from a painted surface. Human spit is another solvent that people overlook. Sometimes, depending on what is stuck to the paint, it works better than WD or alcohol. Berryman's B12 is the last thing I will try. Don't leave it on for more than 5 seconds. It will damage the original paint if you give it any time. I'll spray it on a paper towel and wipe followed by soapy water immediately. I will try the B12 only after everything else has failed and I'm to the point of a respray anyways. It's a "Hail Mary" last resort type of application. Spit and WD have never damaged the original paint for me. Alcohol will if left on long time. It "dulls" it B12 will if left on more that 5 seconds. It removes it. |
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| Dunc |
Jun 4 2023, 12:01 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Kennewick, WA Member No.: 17,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks guys. i will try it.
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| gereed75 |
Jun 4 2023, 07:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,246 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States
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Mineral spirits is my go to do no harm Solent of choice. Reasonably versatile non aggressive solvent
Products like B12 or various carb/brake cleaners are way more aggressive solvent packages including acetone and MEK that can soluablize all kinds of stuff with unintended consequences. Use sparingly with extreme caution as a last resort only. |
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| r_towle |
Jun 4 2023, 02:23 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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I have so many liquids to hide my mistakes.
wd40 is useless oddly, brake fluid does work...but it may take off the underlying paint Paint thinner...not so good Goof off, sometimes its perfect Laquer thinner...usually works with effort (brush and rags) Acetone, last resort, assuming I will repaint. |
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| r_towle |
Jun 4 2023, 02:23 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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I have so many liquids to hide my mistakes.
wd40 is useless oddly, brake fluid does work...but it may take off the underlying paint Paint thinner...not so good Goof off, sometimes its perfect Laquer thinner...usually works with effort (brush and rags) Acetone, last resort, assuming I will repaint. |
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| windforfun |
Jun 4 2023, 04:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,783 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
WD-40 is great for removing grease & tar splatter. It's good for removing some adhesives too. It's a very poor lubricant since its viscosity is very low. It doesn't stick around for very long.
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| nivekdodge |
Jun 4 2023, 07:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 250 Joined: 28-August 21 From: Pittsburgh Pa Member No.: 25,860 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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No pic? if you can't see it and its truly overspray not paint that's in the wrong place, Detailing clay or better yet one of these.
https://www.jbtools.com/s-m-arnold-ssp-580-...WIaAiwDEALw_wcB once you buy one you'll never not have one. Kevin Kevin |
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| windforfun |
Jun 4 2023, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,783 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
You don't want to change the surface finish. Or do you? Highly suspect IMO. What the fuck, give it a try.
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