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post Aug 28 2007, 10:44 AM
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Is there a way to get paint overspray off of chrome and lenses? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Aug 28 2007, 10:54 AM
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Rubbing or polishing compound and elbow grease.

Chrome and glass will be easy. Plastic lenses you need to by VERY carefull.
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post Aug 28 2007, 10:58 AM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Aug 28 2007, 09:54 AM) *

Rubbing or polishing compound and elbow grease.

Chrome and glass will be easy. Plastic lenses you need to by VERY carefull.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Though you can use 'Goof off' on the chrome and glass, not plastic.
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post Aug 28 2007, 11:03 AM
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Thanks Guy, I think I will buying all new lenses. I bought a 72 Charger from a guy that painted it black along with all the lenses and some of the chrome...You know how expensive masking tape can be? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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post Aug 28 2007, 11:22 AM
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If you soak the stuff in Simple Green for awhile the paint will come right off. I'm told you're not supposed to use it on aluminum, though.
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post Aug 28 2007, 11:46 AM
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If you soak the stuff in Simple Green for awhile the paint will come right off. I'm told you're not supposed to use it on aluminum, though.



I will give that a shot tonight...I have already accepted that I was going to buy lense so if it hurts them no big deal. Thanks for the tip! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 28 2007, 06:41 PM
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Please let us know if it works.
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post Aug 28 2007, 07:52 PM
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QUOTE(por73914 @ Aug 28 2007, 01:46 PM) *

QUOTE(markb @ Aug 28 2007, 12:22 PM) *

If you soak the stuff in Simple Green for awhile the paint will come right off. I'm told you're not supposed to use it on aluminum, though.



I will give that a shot tonight...I have already accepted that I was going to buy lense so if it hurts them no big deal. Thanks for the tip! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)



Before you buy new lenses, you might try Novus plastic polish. Comes in 3 different 'grits'. Works wonders on removing DAPO mistakes like overspray from lenses.
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post Aug 28 2007, 08:06 PM
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I read you can use clay to take overspray off.

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post Aug 28 2007, 08:13 PM
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Laquer thinner will probably take off the paint.
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post Aug 29 2007, 02:31 AM
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IMHO I think a clay bar works better, is gentler on the paint and less messy. One can always go a bit more aggressive if needed.

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post Aug 29 2007, 06:55 AM
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Please let us know if it works.


I let a lense soak overnight in Simple Green and it did not work for me. Also I might add the chrome has some over spray but the lenses were just painted over.
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post Aug 29 2007, 07:04 AM
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Go to your local flaps and get a clay bar and the solvent they sell with it.

Works damn good
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QUOTE(por73914 @ Aug 29 2007, 04:55 AM) *

QUOTE(SGB @ Aug 28 2007, 07:41 PM) *

Please let us know if it works.


I let a lense soak overnight in Simple Green and it did not work for me. Also I might add the chrome has some over spray but the lenses were just painted over.
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You might need to leave it longer than overnight.
I soak old cruddy foglight surrounds for a while (week?), and the stuff washes right off.
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