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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 10:54 PM
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Grease on paint

After a weekend of working on my engine I accumulated afew greasy finger marks on my white paint. As much as I wash and wax it the greasy shadows won't come out. I can't get my hands on a buffer right now so other then that what suggestions to get it off?
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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rubbing alcohol?
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 12:03 PM
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When my driverside rear tire blew, that is what my boyfriend (auto\body tech) told me to use to get the black tread smear off my white car. PITA!!!
With engine grease, should be much easier!
OH, doesn't hurt the paint
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 12:37 AM
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I used goo gone on my grand cherokee, because my door broke and I had the genious idea of duct taping it shut, so needless to say I ended up with tons of duct tape residue all over the paint. I would test whatever you use somewhere that you don't see it first though.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 12:41 AM
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From: Maryland...DO I HAVE TO ADMIT TO THAT?!
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bad idea

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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 03:04 AM
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Originally posted by camarogirl18
WD-40?
Use oil to get greese off?
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by PyRo9862
Use oil to get greese off?
bad idea lol
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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why do u need a buffer to wax? i waxed my cars for like 2 years till i bought a buffer
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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Because a buffer makes it like 20x easier. I need to get one
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