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Spray paint!!!! ARRGGHHH

Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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Spray paint!!!! ARRGGHHH

So I'm washing my car today and as I'm washing it I notice some very small white and red and blue and multi color specks on it.

Some goomba obviously was spray painting near my car and some of it caught the wind and got on the front driver side. I have no idea how it happened or when, but I want it gone. I never noticed it before because under certain lighting you can't see it.

In some areas I can fleck off the specks with my fingernail, but that is going to be way to much work.

Any ideas on how this can be removed, anyone??
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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I think you should be able to clay your car to remove the surface paint.
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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maybe it came from the dealer's shop ?
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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clay bar to the rescue
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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When trying to remove paint overspray from a vehicle, I'd recommend using a medium grade clay bar. It will save you time over using a fine grade bar. The downside is a medium grade bar can leave behind some micro-marring, which you'd want to follow up with a finishing polish to remove. Either way you go, using a clay bar is something you should consider using. If you are not familiar with how to properly use a clay bar, here's our step-by-step guide on how to clay your vehicle properly.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

George @ Detailed Image
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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for beginers woudln't it be safer to use a fine grade clay bar and hit that spot 3-4 times? I have removed lots of overspray from my cars in the past with a fine grade clay bar. takes a few more swipes but may be better for a first timer.

sucks man!
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