House Painters "Dusted" My Car

[ikarcuaso]

Not my 911, but my '05 Acura TL. The painters covered the car, but I guess a portion of the trunk and spoiler was exposed. Maybe it would go unnoticed in passing by most people, especially at a particular angle. I can post pics, but clearly it is beyond noticeable by owner-of-the-car standards. I want to take it up with the painters. A couple things:

- If it was my 911, I'd certainly fix this. I value the TL, but the time/effort required is not something I care to sacrifice anytime soon. I guess I'm just too important/busy of a guy.

- I prefer to take it up with them after the job is done. I guess to me it's like ******ing too much to your waiter when there's still food to be served, and the kitchen is a long distance from my table.

Anyway, any suggestions on how to handle this effectively?

[HardDrive]

If you are really just talking about a dusting, I suspect you could simply buff it off. Did the car have a coat of wax on it?

[legion]

Originally posted by HardDrive
If you are really just talking about a dusting, I suspect you could simply buff it off. Did the car have a coat of wax on it?

+1

[914GT]

Use a clay bar with lubricant to get the overspray off.

[competentone]

Assuming it is latex paint, a little alcohol will wash it right off. No permanent damage at all.

[Moses]

Originally posted by competentone
Assuming it is latex paint, a little alcohol will wash it right off. No permanent damage at all.

+1. Two minutes with some Isopropyl alcohol and a sponge. You will only have trouble with oil based paints.

[ikarcuaso]

Thanks for the help. I was able to get some of it off with just a wet paper towel. Exterior latex, Kelly Moore. I'll try these suggestions.

[BGCarrera32]

Any $100 detail shop can buff it right off with 3M finishing compound...I did the same thing to the my mini van once and an extra half hour took care of it.

[bob tilton]

A co-worker recently had a Mobile Dent Remover pull out some dings. The guy used paint thinner to remove the other car's paint from his car. He said it was a trick that most people don't know about. The modern day clear coats protect the paint.

[75'930cab]

Usually dusting will wash off with a good ole mitt and a bucket of soap!

[Tobra]

I have used Meguire's cleaner/polisher to good effect for this problem.

[TerryH]

Acetone or mineral spirits. Then soap and water. Then a little polishing.

[Super_Dave_D]

Sorry but I wouldnt use Acetone, thats fingernail polish remover and harsh!!! 3M makes a great product called Wax and Adhesive remover and works great for this issue - ask me how I know!

[red-beard]

If it is Latex, use Vinegar. Vinegar is the best latex remover. It will remove years old Later off most any hard surface. I would then follow up with a wash and clay bar.

[Leland Pate]

Acetone????