Facelift Removing spray paint from alloys?

Scotty130388 · Aug 20, 2017

Hi folks.

Any tips on removing white spray paint from gloss black alloys?
The car was in the body shop a few weeks back after a small bump on the back bumper and have only just noticed the front alloy is covered in the excess spray paint
Have had. Otho g but problems with the body shop so not going back to moan agian. Any tips would be great

Scotty130388 · Aug 20, 2017

Picture of alloy

AudiNutta · Aug 20, 2017

Scotty130388 said:
Picture of alloy

Try some Tar and Glue remover.

Failing that, take it back.. I know it's embarrassing (I'm the worlds worst for ending up complaining) but they will be able to get it off.

AllanG · Aug 20, 2017

I expect the only way to remove this overspray is to carefully use paint thinners.

Flying Scotsman · Aug 20, 2017

Clay bar should remove the overspray.

Jassyo06 · Aug 20, 2017

Isopropyl alcohol try it diluted...then...see where that takes you

Scotty130388 · Aug 20, 2017

Thanks for all the tip folks. Will give it a try tomorrow

Tom.H · Aug 20, 2017

Lot of people on detailing world seem to say clay so give that a go.

paradigital · Aug 20, 2017

Cellulose thinners should remove the overspray without affecting the type of paint on the wheels.

Removed some overspray on my spare 19" doing exactly that.

Fatbloke · Aug 20, 2017

Some light cutting compound like 3m finesse it, T-cut or maybe even a polish like triple wax should do it without harming the original finish.

AudiNutta · Aug 21, 2017

I forgot about clay, I used it when one of my cars got some overspray on the glass. It came straight off and is 100% safe.

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