Touch up paint removal?
05-25-2018, 12:55 PM
#1
Touch up paint removal?
I was touching up a few chips on my hood yesterday and put a little to much on one area. What is the best product to remove the excess touch up paint, but not damage the original paint? Thank you in advance!
05-25-2018, 01:41 PM
#2
I've used this before to take the "blob" away from the chip repair... it works ok, but I've never been able to get the results they demonstrate- degree of success may have to do with whichever paint color you have.
http://www.langka.com/
http://www.langka.com/
05-25-2018, 01:44 PM
#3
Nordschleife Master
wet sand the blob down level, then polish
05-25-2018, 02:02 PM
#4
Yeah - I've used this before and it works great-https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-K2000-Mirror-Unigrit-Sanding/dp/B0009IQYZ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527267660&sr=8-1&keywords=meguiars+sanding+block, it can be a little nerve wracking the first time it's attempted, though... but a follow up polish makes things right again!
05-25-2018, 02:15 PM
#5
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Originally Posted by woodranch
I was touching up a few chips on my hood yesterday and put a little to much on one area. What is the best product to remove the excess touch up paint, but not damage the original paint? Thank you in advance!
Since I know you well, and don't want you to risk doing damage. Call Sam and he'll fix it up for you. Leave it to the pros. Tell him you're a Rennlist guy. Local to you as well.
http://www.collisionbodyshop.com
05-25-2018, 02:47 PM
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Since I know you well, and don't want you to risk doing damage. Call Sam and he'll fix it up for you. Leave it to the pros. Tell him you're a Rennlist guy. Local to you as well.
http://www.collisionbodyshop.com
http://www.collisionbodyshop.com
Swing by and let me see it. If you're not able to come by, put some nail polish remover on a q-tip and see if that does the trick. Cured clearcoat will not be damaged by acetone.
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05-25-2018, 04:35 PM
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People might crinch when i say this. But a little brake cleaner and it comes right off, just spray wipe off. Once you get it off make sure you wax the area as well.
05-25-2018, 04:36 PM
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I've used this before to take the "blob" away from the chip repair... it works ok, but I've never been able to get the results they demonstrate- degree of success may have to do with whichever paint color you have.
http://www.langka.com/
http://www.langka.com/
05-25-2018, 04:59 PM
#10
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91% IPA on a microfiber. Just use caution as it is a pretty stout solvent but it works great. That’s what I always have handy when doing touch up work because inevitably I try more than once to get it to where I’m happy with it. Don’t try regular 70% IPA...it won’t work.
05-25-2018, 05:21 PM
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I've recently had good success with Goof off.... if it's not cleared... Otherwise sandpaper..
Been touching up a spot on my old 911, dab, dry, dab more, dry, oops too much...goof off.. oops *all gone*... start over ;-) Doesn't touch the existing clear but takes off all the uncleared paint like there's no tomorrow... Mind mine was 1 or 2 days old..
Of course I immediately follow with a micropolish "rinse" of sorts to make sure there's no good off left on the clear...
You'd be surprised how resistant clearcoat is. First time I saw someone dab fresh paint over my existing good paint to test a color match I freaked out... I'm used to it now, comes right off with solvent...
Been touching up a spot on my old 911, dab, dry, dab more, dry, oops too much...goof off.. oops *all gone*... start over ;-) Doesn't touch the existing clear but takes off all the uncleared paint like there's no tomorrow... Mind mine was 1 or 2 days old..
Of course I immediately follow with a micropolish "rinse" of sorts to make sure there's no good off left on the clear...
You'd be surprised how resistant clearcoat is. First time I saw someone dab fresh paint over my existing good paint to test a color match I freaked out... I'm used to it now, comes right off with solvent...