Need to remove paint

[moni]

Someone ran over a quart of paint and it exploded in the road and we just happen to be the truck in the lane next to them. It was dark and we had no idea until something hit the wind shield otherwise we would have been able to try to avoid it. We weren't in town so it was well dried by the time we got to town.

 

Thank god it wasn't a huge can, it appears that it is oil based house paint. We have been able to get it off of the glass and most of what the hood.

 

I'm turning to all the pro's out there for some advise on suggestions on how to get if off of the rest of the front end. It does seem to be coming off of the black areas with a finger nail, but leaving a white residue.

 

Any suggestions?

 

[Chris@Adams]

I would try Adam's Clay first:xfingers: however you may have to use something like Goo Gone or 3M Adhesive remover. Remember when done you will have to re-wax.

Good luck & report back.

[moni]

Cool, thanks a bunch!! We'll give it a try..

[mc2hill]

Give these threads a look too Moni - http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/detailers-write-ups/16435.htm http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/wheels-trim-undercarriage-engine-bay-detailing/17156.htm

[moni]

Good stuff! Thanks!!

[DUKE-Z]

I've used WD-40 for this in the past. Worked great, cheap, and most everyone has it.

[jazznurse]

I was told by PennDOT that their paint is water based and WD 40 would work, but it didn't touch it.

[CMDChase]

There's a paint removing product called Goof-off, but I'm not sure if it would damage the paint on your truck.  Godd luck with that, man

[TGO]

I was gonna try some of this stuff on my own car, but it says it's for oil based paint. I don't know if it will help you out, but that's a lot of spots to take off! 

 

 

[FASN8N]

I went through the same thing, not fun but I was able to get all the road paint off thanks to Adams!

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/11322-fresh-road-paint-on-e55/