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Old 10-15-2006, 08:38 PM
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What is the best way to remove overspray? My car was painted a short time ago (apparently somewhere cheap) and there is paint on the antenna and n the headlight trim pieces. My first thought was to just take some paint thinner to 'em but Im not sure that would be the best thing.???
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I used a clay bar and alot of elbow grease.

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you wanna see over spray i should show ya some close up pics of my camaro!

no rust any were but the dude before me gave his shot at painting and it turned to **** i am thinking of getting it painted for like a grand dont know tho
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Ya, my car looks like just a crappy job was done. Thing is my car is white so all the overspray is QUITE noticeable... The boy however is in in goo enough shape that it negates and full paint job. If i can get away with removing the overspray on the grill and trim pieces shoul be ok. One more thing. My headlight trim pieces's paint has started to peel. Is it possible to remove them, san them an spray paint them (black) or is it better to just look aroun for new (or used) ones???
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My headlight trim pieces's paint has started to peel. Is it possible to remove them, san them an spray paint them (black)
You bet. That's what I did. By the way, if the paint isn't too bad, go with the clay bar and Meguriers' (spelling) three step system. The results can be surprising.

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