Another question..........

I have a 99 SD that I put a custom service body on.

I took it to a local body shop and after painting it they got overspray on half of the cab that they didn't cover up!!! You can feel where the masked area stopped.

I'm tired of dealing with them and want to just clean it off myself.

What exactly should I use?

 

First place to start would be with a clay bar. They are used to take off over spray all the time. If the over spray is heavy or been on there for a while would try a polishing compound, then if theat doesn't work try a rubbing compond. Your last step should be to buff it out with an abrasive or wet sand it. After it's all off you will need to use a scratch/swirl remover followed by a good polish/wax.

 

Thanks!

What exactly is a clay bar and where would I find one?

And how is it used?

 

Try the claybar. Go to pepboys or autozone and get the Mothers Clay bar. Comes in a red box and is about $20. The box contains a clay bar, Showtime quickdetailer, and a small bottle of cleaner wax.

You'll use the showtime quickdetailer as lubricant for the claybar. The box will include instructions on how to use the claybar. Claying is pretty easy.

If the clay doesn't work, then call a professional and have them remove the overspray. They have chemicals which will take it off and is a lot safer than colorsanding your truck or compounding it yourself because clearcoat failure is bad.

 

Intel486 is right. If you do not have the skills to take the overspra off with just the clay bar leave it up to someone who does know what it takes. I would hate to give you bad advice and ruin your clearcoat. The clay bar is your best bet and will not harm the paint at all. If that doesn't work take it to someone or come back here and I'm sure somone might be able to walk you through the next step.

 

Thanks...sounds like good advice

 

By the way, get the clay bar at Walmart. I bought mine at pepboys and payed $19. A week later found the same Mother's kit for $13 dollars and change.

 

Claybar- lots of elbow grease.. or
Buffer,, faster..good luck

 

Thanks again!!!

I'll try Wally World!