Z06Seal Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 So we just leased a very nice Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. We took it back today to get the windows tinted and I noticed it had some weird stuff on the hood (not sure what it was, but it was like hardened glue) that I pointed out to the salesman and asked if I could have it removed. He goes sure, I'll get that buffed out. Another guy from service comes and says, I have a magic trick to remove that stuff! let me show you... He dampens a rag and attempts to remove it, it immideatly comes off. I smelt thinner, so I asked 'what did you just put that on car?" he goes, it's paint thinner. I go "WHAT!? he goes, I was a detail manager for 4 years, trust me. at that paint, I said stop doing what you're doing and I'll take care of it. thank you I had to come share here. I had no words to respond back with besides calling him names. /rant off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForceofWill Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I got something that'll take that right off. Don't worry, I slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night. egott_91 and Captain Slow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYMAWD Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) While not the best method, it was paint thinner not a paint remover. Your clear coat can easily handle some paint thinner even though it wouldn't be my go to method. Many dealerships probably use it to remove adhesive residues. Edited January 18, 2014 by SYMAWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Yikes. Sounds scary, but if the dealer employee wanted to do it on a leased vehicle, you could at least feel free of the liability and long-term heartache if any damage was actually done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveVY Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 That should be safe, though it wouldn't be our usual try the least aggressive method first. Many of the commercial bug and tar removers are kerosene or mineral spirit based. The biggest damage you probably had experienced would have come from the scratchy rag they used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 What Dave said ^. Not the least aggressive method, but not 'unsafe' for the clear coat if it is removed promptly. But any protection that was on the vehicle has now been removed in that spot. And the rag, well that is another story!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I got something that'll take that right off. Don't worry, I slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Every time I see that can it reads "aircraft remover". How can you remove an airplane with that stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHL88 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 lol ^ yea i know right. Well OP you better be glad he didn't use the "Aircraft Remover." You'd be waiting for a new paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDuff Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 This really brings back memories because a long time ago before I found Adams I always used paint thinner every spring to clean off all the wax and build up on my cars. It never hurt the paint and it was definitely stripped of the old wax, tar and anything else. I didn't buff and polish back then just clean and put another coat of wax on it. Turtle Was anyone? I think that is why my arms and elbows hurt me now in my old age! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycody93 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 While not the best method, it was paint thinner not a paint remover. Your clear coat can easily handle some paint thinner even though it wouldn't be my go to method. Many dealerships probably use it to remove adhesive residues. The reason you can put paint thinner on clear coat is because your clear coat is chemically hardened, it doesn't dry like the base coat does. But its always unsettling, in case something goes wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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