Removing overspray
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Printed Date: 23-September-2024 at 14:31
Topic: Removing overspray
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Subject: Removing overspray
Date Posted: 18-May-2006 at 09:07
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My car had a smart repair done at a main dealer before christmas. It wasn't bad enough that it looked awful, but I noticed the other day that there's actually some over spray on the corners of the headlights. I hadn't seen it before because the car has plastic light protectors fitted. Does anyone know an easy way of removing the overspray without damaging the lenses, which are made of plastic. The car is not a BMW BTW ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
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Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 04:26
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Hi Peter, I don't really think it would be safe to use any chemical paint removers as whatever removes the paint is likely to attack the plastic. I would say to just use a resin type polish like Autoglym but it will probably take some time and a bit of elbow grease. Sorry thats not exactly easy but it would be safe. Good luck Steve. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring 
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 17:42
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Buy a clay bar ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Allan320
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 18:10
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Yep, the meguiars site does a clay bar variant which removes overspray. Try the shop at www.meguiars.co.uk ------------- |
Posted By: Check it out!
Date Posted: 14-June-2006 at 15:58
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take it back, and use a very loud, upset voice. alternativly, use g3 advanced liquid, and some standard polishing cloth. its great. autoglym is great, but the super resin stuff isnt going to cut it (so to speak). ------------- www.335itc.co.uk Its gonna be finished for summer!!! thats the plan!!! 
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