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« on: July 19, 2009, 02:57:17 pm » |
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Long story short...there are little specks of white spray paint all over the P5.   It doesn't look like paint, but the car essentially looks dirty ALL THE TIME or the paint has faded. It is mostly on the front end of the car (hood, bumper, fenders). Is there any way to get it off? Acetone (nail polish remover) diluted in water?
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« Last Edit: July 19, 2009, 03:00:22 pm by 2hondas »
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« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2009, 03:16:32 pm » |
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Are you sure its paint. I have had a similar thing when driving past roadworks where the guys are preparing a concrete road surface. They spray some white stuff all over the concrete and it drifts with the wind onto passing cars. Comes off with a thorough wash with warmish water.
Don't use acetone. Try Methyl Hydrate or Varsol. In my experience neither of those affects modern car paint... but try the wash first.
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It is a narrow policy to suppose that this country or that is to be marked out as the eternal ally or the perpetual enemy of England. We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow.
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2hondas1BMW
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« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2009, 03:22:14 pm » |
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Its paint. I shall explain. The car was parked right in front of the garage and it was open. My dad was inside the garage, spray painting some stuff for the house...it was a windy day. He proceeded on painting.  The rest is self explanatory. Some people lack common sense. A section of our driveway and part of our garage floor has a nice coat of white. We tried the warm water thing already. No go. |
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« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2009, 03:36:42 pm » |
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Its paint. I shall explain. The car was parked right in front of the garage and it was open. My dad was inside the garage, spray painting some stuff for the house...it was a windy day. He proceeded on painting. The rest is self explanatory. Some people lack common sense. A section of our driveway and part of our garage floor has a nice coat of white. We tried the warm water thing already. No go. I guess your dad does not go on this forum |
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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2009, 04:25:10 pm » |
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SO its ordinary latex paint? or Acrylic Latex or what? |
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It is a narrow policy to suppose that this country or that is to be marked out as the eternal ally or the perpetual enemy of England. We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow.
Lord Palmerston
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« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2009, 11:45:50 pm » |
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Varsol within 30 minutes will do it. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2009, 11:19:10 am » |
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claybar should work, I had some on my car and it got it off. |
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« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2009, 07:11:47 pm » |
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claybar should work, I had some on my car and it got it off.
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2hondas1BMW
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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2009, 07:21:02 pm » |
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Thanks for the suggestions.  We used varsol in water, and it all came off. Now the car needs another waxing. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2009, 01:13:50 pm » |
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Probably wouldn't hurt to give it a nice once-over with the clay bar and then another coat of wax as you had mentioned. |
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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2009, 11:44:34 pm » |
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thats suckkks |
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2009, 10:49:26 am » |
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Is there any way to get it off? My new BMW coupe that I bought back in 1996 had a light dusting of clear paint overspray all over it. Not trusting the dealer, I took care of it myself. Meguiar's Swirl Remover; an ultra fine polish removed it all while leaving the finish "glass like". By hand, you'll make a career of it; I'd advise getting an orbital polisher. |
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What you won't find in my car is a coffee, cigarette and a cell phone. What you will find is a driver; imagine that, a driver in a vehicle. What an effing concept!
A car has to do more than just perform; it has to stir your soul!
A true driver's car does not have cup holders.
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