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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 10:41 AM
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Need help removing overspray.

I need to know what I can use to remove overspray from the parking lights. The people at the body shop got some paint over the lights, so any help would be appreciated. Also, to everybody who responded to the orange peel problem I had, thanks a lot. I got the problem solved.

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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 10:47 AM
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Get a clay bar.
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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From: "No one cares if you're in before the lock!" - Best quote ever.
Also, if that doesn't work, wetsand it with some finer grit sandpaper...polish 'em while you're at it.
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 03:31 PM
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Take it back to the body shop and ask em WTF is this!!!!!!! They should have done a better job of prepping thier work.
Most body shops will fix the overspray, no problem.
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 03:33 PM
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Over spray is incuded in macco paint jobs.
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 04:33 PM
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#000 Steel Wool is an amazing thing to keep on hand. Comes in
handy for just these occasions.


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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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i would try either steel wool or a razor blade. i had a little bit of overspray on my windows and i just used a razor blade and it came right off.
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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 11:48 AM
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over spray

Thanks everybody, I'm going to try the clay bar first. then if that doesn't work i'll use the steel wool and/or the wet sanding.

Thanks,
Gerry:rockon:
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 10:08 AM
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I've used WD40 before and it worked wonders.
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 10:19 AM
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Have the same problem. Steel wool (or brillo pads with the soap) work wonders.
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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overspray

Thanks guy's. I'm going to clean up the mess this coming weekend and keep you all posted.


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Gerry:rockon:
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