Road Paint on Car! How to remove?

MNm3 · 04-26-2010, 10:36 AM

Its springtime again here in the Midwest and they began to re-paint the lines in the road.

I'm pretty sure I must have driven over a freshly painted line because there is yellowish paint spatter right behind my left front & rear wheel wells.

Obivously, I have tried to hand wash with soap and car sponge and it did not come off, not the first, second or third time. I've had bad luck with cleaning wax and having it scuff the clear coat.

Does anyone have a solution to this that will not ruin the clearcoat or paint job?

FruitCake · 04-26-2010, 10:41 AM

clay bar and do it quick.
like TODAY

MNm3 · 04-26-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FruitCake

clay bar and do it quick.
like TODAY

Unfortunately its been on there awhile and I just have not gotten around to doing anything about it yet... busy season at work. Will that still work even though its been there ahile?

FruitCake · 04-26-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MNm3

Unfortunately its been on there awhile and I just have not gotten around to doing anything about it yet... busy season at work. Will that still work even though its been there ahile?

give it a shot.
use alot of lube and keep at it but dont rub too hard.
read the instructions.

MNm3 · 04-26-2010, 01:41 PM

I'll give it a try and see what happens. Thanks for the advice

BCA · 04-26-2010, 01:50 PM

Depending on how big the "specks" of paint are, you might try Stoner's Tarminator first. Clay should take care of it if the spatters are small, though. Whatever you end up doing, be sure to re-seal/wax afterwards.

MNm3 · 04-26-2010, 04:39 PM

Specks are no larger than the tip of a pencil, maybe a bit larger. I'll give both things a try and see what happens. I have to wait for more clay, all out of good stuff.

quality_sound · 04-28-2010, 07:25 AM

Clay, if that doesn't work 3M adhesive remover and soak the piss out of it. If that doesn't work, soak a rag with it and see how you can get it to stay against the paint. All that really is is lighter fluid so it won't hurt the paint but it might need to soak in for a while.

MNm3 · 04-28-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by quality_sound

Clay, if that doesn't work 3M adhesive remover and soak the piss out of it. If that doesn't work, soak a rag with it and see how you can get it to stay against the paint. All that really is is lighter fluid so it won't hurt the paint but it might need to soak in for a while.

Thanks. New Clay bar comes in tomorrow and I'll give it a shot and let you all know how it goes... you know just incase you guys ever need to get road paint off your car.

quality_sound · 04-29-2010, 03:33 AM

With the size of the drops you got you should be fine. I got roofing tar off of one of my brother's cars a few years ago.

MNm3 · 05-14-2010, 03:21 PM

I tried the clay bar and it did not work.

The paint specs will not come off and I don't want to rub hard with the clay. Next up is the 3M adhesive remover... more to come

Griz · 05-14-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MNm3

I tried the clay bar and it did not work.

The paint specs will not come off and I don't want to rub hard with the clay. Next up is the 3M adhesive remover... more to come

Goo off, and possibly some plastic razor blades. If you need to borrow an orbital buffer afterwards, just drop me a PM.

If you want to take it to a professional detailer, look for RaskyR1 over at autopia. I've never had any work done by him, but the work he's posted up is pretty damn impressive.

04-26-2010, 10:36 AM	#1
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MNm3 Lieutenant 68 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2009 Le Mans Blue e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I'll give it a try and see what happens. Thanks for the advice __________________ Gone but not forgotten...2009 E90 Le Mans Blue M3 6MT De-Chromed, Rogue SSK, Brembo BBK, Eibach Pro Kit, Eisenmann Race Black, MS Filter. 1998.5 Titanium Silver E36 M3 Coupe NASA GTS2 Race Car.
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BCA Captain 21 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Depending on how big the "specks" of paint are, you might try Stoner's Tarminator first. Clay should take care of it if the spatters are small, though. Whatever you end up doing, be sure to re-seal/wax afterwards. __________________ 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2019 Porsche Cayenne Past BMWs: 2015 M3, 2014 550i, 2013 M3 ZCP, 2012 535i, 2011 E90 335i, 2009 E90 M3, 2008 X5, 2006 330i, 2004 330i
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MNm3 Lieutenant 68 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2009 Le Mans Blue e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Specks are no larger than the tip of a pencil, maybe a bit larger. I'll give both things a try and see what happens. I have to wait for more clay, all out of good stuff. __________________ Gone but not forgotten...2009 E90 Le Mans Blue M3 6MT De-Chromed, Rogue SSK, Brembo BBK, Eibach Pro Kit, Eisenmann Race Black, MS Filter. 1998.5 Titanium Silver E36 M3 Coupe NASA GTS2 Race Car.
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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	Clay, if that doesn't work 3M adhesive remover and soak the piss out of it. If that doesn't work, soak a rag with it and see how you can get it to stay against the paint. All that really is is lighter fluid so it won't hurt the paint but it might need to soak in for a while.
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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	With the size of the drops you got you should be fine. I got roofing tar off of one of my brother's cars a few years ago.
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MNm3 Lieutenant 68 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2009 Le Mans Blue e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I tried the clay bar and it did not work. The paint specs will not come off and I don't want to rub hard with the clay. Next up is the 3M adhesive remover... more to come __________________ Gone but not forgotten...2009 E90 Le Mans Blue M3 6MT De-Chromed, Rogue SSK, Brembo BBK, Eibach Pro Kit, Eisenmann Race Black, MS Filter. 1998.5 Titanium Silver E36 M3 Coupe NASA GTS2 Race Car.
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