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    Overspray HELP!!!!!

    I drive a 2010 Jeep Wrangler that is Red Rock in color (burgandy). The other day my Jeep got oversrpay from construction on the highway in SoCal. I have washed and clayed with no removal. This is what I have tried so far with no response. Scratch X, Swirl X, Ulitimate compound, and bug and tar remover. Nothing has worked except the edge of my finger nail. I have done around one headlight with my fingernail and I am not leaving scratches but it is the entire front of my Jeep and the windshield.

    HELP!!! What have you all tired for this that has worked?

    Thanks,
    DDS
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    Re: Overspray HELP!!!!!

    What type of clay are you using?
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    • #3
      Re: Overspray HELP!!!!!

      The smooth surface clay kit.

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      • #4
        Re: Overspray HELP!!!!!

        If it's paint overspray, and clay didn't pull it out, this would be my 2nd attack. I'd treat it with 1 min of Tar & Bug Remover soaking after I wet it down. Remove it with MF towel, rinse it off, wash the Jeep.

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        • #5
          Re: Overspray HELP!!!!!

          Really dont know what kind of overspray it is but I have tried the Tar and Bug Remover already and it seems like my fingernail is the only thing that works! Looks like I am going to have bleeding fingers tonight.

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          • #6
            Re: Overspray HELP!!!!!

            If it is paint overspray acetone will work. Spray the acetone on the overspray and rub it off with a clean towel. You'll probably have to work at it for a little while and you may still need to use your fingernail for the larger chunks of overspary, but with the acetone it will be a lot easier.

            You do have to be careful though because the acetone can melt plastic pretty easily.
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            • #7
              Re: Overspray HELP!!!!!

              The Smooth Surface clay is pretty mild. You might want to try Meguiar's blue clay.

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              • #8
                Re: Overspray HELP!!!!!

                4000 grit sandpaper from Micro-Surface is a must have for overspray and fallout. Eats up 99% of contaminants without leaving a heavy scratch. Most times a medium polish will clear it out. This will remove it from the paint, glass and chrome, but anything porrus or plastic (raw) you'll be out of luck. You can try a solvent, but many times it will cause harm. Either live with it or call your insurance company to initiate a comprehensive claim.
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                • #9
                  Re: Overspray HELP!!!!!

                  I would also give the Blue (mild) clay a try. It has done wonders for me in regards to removing over spray.
                  quality creates its own demand

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                  • #10
                    Re: Overspray HELP!!!!!

                    Originally posted by David Fermani View Post
                    4000 grit sandpaper from Micro-Surface is a must have for overspray and fallout. Eats up 99% of contaminants without leaving a heavy scratch. Most times a medium polish will clear it out. This will remove it from the paint, glass and chrome, but anything porrus or plastic (raw) you'll be out of luck. You can try a solvent, but many times it will cause harm. Either live with it or call your insurance company to initiate a comprehensive claim.
                    +1 with above......

                    or work up least aggressive to most aggressive....

                    You could try the following

                    1) Clay Magic - Blue - Mild

                    2) Clay Magic - Red - Medium

                    3) 4000grit as stated above, I have used the Mirka Abralon, they go as fine as #4000. They’re typically used with a pneumatic or electric DA sander but they can also be used by hand. The cloth and foam construction allows water to flow through them. Follow up with a thorough polishing, then wax or seal last.
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                    • #11
                      Re: Overspray HELP!!!!!

                      I had paint overspray on my car from a water tower. The Megs red agressive clay with Final Inspection took it right off without any harm to the paint (it's black cc, so I would have noticed).

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                      • #12
                        Re: Overspray HELP!!!!!

                        If you are dealing with road paint, you may want to use the bug & tar remover and some plastic razor blades to help loosen that stuff up. It will save your fingernails....

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                        • #13
                          Re: Overspray HELP!!!!!

                          you guys are talking color sanding, red clay bars etc . .
                          all these require follow up with a foam pad buffer ...multi stage buffing
                          or the finish will be dulled out . .. he probably has epoxy overspray
                          good luck with that . ..seriously your best bet is to mix
                          red & blue (50/50) clay magic bars-then hand clay - then hand wax after

                          meguiars clay bar is design for the retail customer , but not enough grit
                          to remove epoxy overspray, no way . . solvents / bug and tar remover
                          would be a joke too . . really it needs 6-7 various gentle steps to
                          safely removel epoxy overspray , but it can be done without harming
                          the finish . . 1 - 2 steps won't cut it on epoxy & urethane paints

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