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09-01-2012, 11:58 AM | #23 |
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Terrible to see - I would try some "Goof Off"
http://www.goofoffstainremover.com/ The stuff s pretty good and states it ok for auto paint. I have used it many times before for tar / bugs / etc. Do a small trial of it in a less noticeable spot under the rocker or somewhere for a test. Should work on the wheels too. Good luck man.. its not the end of the world even though it may feel that way. |
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Sorry to see this bro, but I would never leave my car outside for even a minute if I have access to indoor parking. Good luck with removing the paint.
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09-01-2012, 12:23 PM | #25 |
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I don't think that is from paintballs. Paintballs are also water based so then would wash right off with soap and water
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09-01-2012, 01:21 PM | #29 |
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I am no detailed but lacquer thinner should take that right off. Then just wax... I've used it for paint transfer before though.
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09-01-2012, 03:12 PM | #31 |
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Get it to a detailer immediately. If you can't, wash the car and claybar it. You may have to claybar it multiple times until EVERYTHING is gone.
I had to remove white paint from my black car when a bucket of paint hit it. I got 99% of the paint off doing a wash and claybar. |
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It's a hell of a pill to swallow when you're paying the garage anywhere from 400 to 700 a month just to park the car (and they insist on fucking it up)... I hate to say it, but all of the car-related angst that NYC caused me was part of the impetus for me getting the hell out of there.
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Sorry buddy... I agree, check Autopia.org. There's a lot of people with knowledge on paint protection/correction. I'm sure you can get it out without having to repaint
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09-01-2012, 04:32 PM | #34 |
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Sorry to see that. Wish u good luck bro.
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I have used Goof-Off graffiti remover to remove spray paint from my truck. Best way to do its spray the area and then use pressure wash to wash it off or follow instructions on the spray can. This is best product for removing paint as I had to use ti multiple times to clean graffiti off my equipment. You can get it at home depot for $8. Good luck..
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Of course I did. My point is that it's complete silliness not to want to live somewhere (in general like a whole city) because of something like this. I'm pretty sure there are tons of cars much nicer than an M3 in cities like NYC.
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That's pretty friggin awful OP -- good luck finding a solve (solvent?)
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THere was some paint on the right side of the car. Apparently the previous owner must've ran over white/almond color paint that splattered the side of the car. It was sitting there for a while. But It is all gone. After that, detail that car. |
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Garage I park in has Maseratis, Astons, Ferraris, etc-- it's actually -those- people who I think are "a bit nuts..." for driving in NYC (shows its all relative and subjective.) But my M3 is perfectly, perfectly at home here-- just misses its time on the autobahn from time to time |
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OP, hope you can get those stains out. Best of luck. |
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Dang, I'm sorry guys.. I didn't mean for my comment to come off as condescending in any way whatsoever. You raise a good point that this type of thing can happen anywhere. All I was trying to say with my comment is that things like this bring out the worst of the paranoia within me... I should be more open to bigger cities, and areas that I would generally stereotype with high crime or vandalism. I guess it's just the worst of the nit-picky, nervous-wreck, OCD freak in me saying no... OP, I apologize if I came off as rude. Best of luck sincerely. My first instinct would be a thorough wash and an afternoon with your best clay bar. Sorry for the commotion guys. |
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Thanks so much for the support and advice everyone!
I agree the red paint should come off the body paint with some sort of acetone or paint thinner or clay bar, since the body paint should be much harder to damage. However, I am worried about the level of coverage -- the red paint is all over the place, including the lights, glass, and rims. My concern is that, if I try repairing it and fail, insurance might not be keen on paying for a full paint job at that point. Three quick questions, if you guys will allow me: 1) Any implications of this being a lease? Would the leasing company (BMW Financial) have specific requirements about how to deal with something like this? 2) About how much would a total repaint cost? And any chance the leasing company/insurance would let me change the color? 3) Any recommendations on how to find a shop that specializes in something like this? And yes, no f--ks were given that day. I took photos, tried a car wash, and then drove for 5 hours to New Hampshire. Along the way, one woman stopped next to me and told me it looked like an awesome paint job. After I told her it was unintentional, her jaw dropped. Two guys commented at two different gas stations. And there were a number of looks/points on the highway, but that could have been general M3 aggressive driving + top-down + blonde in the passenger seat pointing. Lights407, no worries. I don't think there's something particularly wrong with NYC people that makes it worse than other cities; or, there might be many things, but getting red paint thrown / shot / accidentally spilled on your car probably isn't one of them. However, there is certainly much more risk of random s--- happening to your car if you leave it parked in the street than in a garage. Lesson learned. Thanks again everyone! Best, Rob |
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