overspray! what to use to remove??

lsturbointeg · #1 (**permalink**) 04-14-2008, 01:56 AM

this idiot neighbor of mine was spraying his motorcycle gas tank with a clear coat and some of the overspray actually landed on part of my truck. he denies it but what can i do? Is there anything i can use that will remove it? The surface feels like sandpaper and you can see it on the windshield. soooo freakin pissed!

5.7texan · #2 (**permalink**) 04-14-2008, 02:44 AM

look into getting it clayed I have the same problem just havent had time to take care of it

lsturbointeg · #3 (**permalink**) 04-14-2008, 03:11 AM

i knew clay helped remove tar and bugs and tree sap stuff but i never knew that it also removes overspray...i'll have to give it a try.

JRE56 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-14-2008, 05:33 AM

Did the clay work?

Jumbo Jet · #5 (**permalink**) 04-14-2008, 07:30 AM

Definitely clay the entire truck, including the glass. Use plenty of lube and keep a small sandwich baggie handy to slip over your hand and check for smoothness. If its bad it'll take some time but you should be able to get it all off.

Brandon1 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-14-2008, 08:15 AM

Also try wiping the truck down with an adhesive remover or Prep-Sol. Should dissolve the overspray.

lsturbointeg · #7 (**permalink**) 04-14-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon1

Also try wiping the truck down with an adhesive remover or Prep-Sol. Should dissolve the overspray.

can this be picked up like at a Pepboys or autozone?

Brandon1 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-14-2008, 06:26 PM

Maybe, just ask for 3M adhesive remover or Prep-Sol. Also, a body shop supply would have it more readily available.

Honestly, Kerosene will work as well, but you have to do it in the shade, wash with a degreaser after, then rewax and dress all your trim.

07bsmcrewmax · #9 (**permalink**) 04-24-2008, 10:38 AM

Whats up guys, never posted in the detail forum but I had a similar problem on my vtx motorcycle when I was spray painting in my garage. All I had to do was use a cleaner wax, then I used some meguiars deep crystal polish and my bike was like new again. It had the same sandpaper feel, but its now smooth as glass.