Overspray

[Penguinchit]

I had my bumper repainted a bit ago and the guy said I didn't need to take it off of the car. He'd work with it right there and just mask off the work area. Well, he got clear overspray on other parts of the car and I don't know how to get it off. I've tried claybar but that's not working. He saw it the first day and wiped some solvent to clean it up, but now I have smeared clear on some spots. He said claybar would take it off, but no dice. He's avoiding my calls, so a court date could be next. He's a nice guy, but crappy businessman.

Do you have any suggestions on what I could try next? If I have to get it buffed off, then it'll be a small claims thing because I don't think I should have to pay for his error.

[shot_calla]

Damn that sucks bro, sorry to hear. I would have suggested clay bar but it looks like you've already tried that... It would have worked best when the paint was more fresh... You can try to buff it out, 3M fine scratch remover or rubbing compound... Good luck with it man...

Here is some info I was able to google:

Clay is also very effective on paint over-spray. If the over-spray is particularly heavy, you may want to seek the assistance of a professional. Tree sap and tar specks can also be safely removed with a clay bar.

Option #1
Get a red clay bar from meguiars mirror glaze line and use some meg's final inspection, last touch, or quick detailer as lube. Works great for removing overspray if it is minor overspray.

Option #2
If the paint overspray is not fully cured, try alcohol (denatured or isopropyl). Also be sure to reapply wax when done. NOTE- rubbing clay means grinding and abrading..be very careful when doing so. Also, for tough overspray, clay may not be the right solution...

Option #3
Chemically remove with acetone, brake fluid etc.

[Rocket05]

From an old detailer. Wash the car first. Use a buffer with a clean pad. Meguires machine glase in the cream colored bottle. Generous amount of machine glase and buff the over spray off. When finished wash the car again and wax. Be carefull not to burn the paint. Over spray on the windows , use a steel wool pad and soapy water rinse and it will look good as new.

[Blacktop_Prefect]

What body shop was this?

[Penguinchit]

Thanks all. Brake fluid huh? I missed that part. That would be scary for me...

It wasn't a body shop...It's a pair of dudes that do touch ups on trade ins at one of the dealerships. The company contracts them to fix little dings or respray plastics. They don't touch the metal...They say it's too finicky of a material to paint and shows defects a lot more than bumpers and trim.

I've heard there are different grades of clay. Is the red a more abrasive material than the white clay that they offer?

[propho]

Buffer will probably be the best route here.. fixed several spots on the wife's car.. You could try the rubbing compound but I dun think it'll work.

[thomatt12]

That sucks! I suggest you just have your car buffed. It might even out the car's surface and get rid of the overspray.

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[shot_calla]

Penguinchit, what'd you end up doing?? Did you get it fixed yet?