peterd Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I was fortuante enough to park my Kluger next to a wall that got painted. I've got white dots all over my bonnet now. Has anyone tried using meths to get water based paint off a car? I'm worried it will damage the clear coat. It was done a few months ago so is well and truly dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical Sympathy Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'd try a test spot with some turps or wax and grease remover on a cotton cloth. Metho would be too harsh I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke70dave Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 if they are just specs of paint that have landed on an already shiny surface (ie shiny clear coat), you might have some luck with a clay bar. no chemicals required... bit like this guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuilder86 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Stop! it was probably just painted in an acrylic. Boil the kettle and pour the kettle over the spots numerous times, then wipe of the melted acrylic with a car sponge and a heavy pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrot Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Rebuilder is probably right! I'm not that smart. I used a soft scotch brite pad with thinners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterd Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 thanks for the replies. The metho idea came from professional painter but I was a bit scared to try it. I tried the boiling water and thumbnail technique and this works. There's so much though that I'll try the clay bar next. thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrot Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Actually I think I used white spirit rather than thinners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuilder86 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Just use boiling water and a stiff bristle brush, with no pressure, or a car sponge with lots of pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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