Posted this in the detailing forum, too.

Strange thing happened today. The parking lot at work is cramped, and a trash truck backed up near where I was parked. They decided to compact the trash and apparently one of the trash bags in the back had a spray can full of white enamel in it. The can burst, blowing out the bag and spraying 10' out. My 993 had about 100 dots of white paint all over the back.

Luckily the guys came and found me immediately and after they tried a few half-assed wipes with dirty towels, I told them to stop and I'd deal with it.

I grabbed paper towels and WD-40 (not many options at work) and that removed the paint from the painted surfaces and glass. Then I washed it down with a very soapy mix of dish detergent to get the oily residue off. The white paint would not come off the bumperettes or wing grill though.

I'll do a wash and wax when I get home, but I'm not sure how to get the paint off the textured plastic. I'm thinking a nylon bristle brush and some goo-gone, but I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks, -Jon

 

Sorry to hear that Jon!
I had once red anti rust paint on my every day car. That came from painters treating the barriers of a tunnel. I "washed" my car with "white spirit", and everyting went away without arming the painting and the rubber of my bumpers.

 

Try some 3M adheasive remover.. once off just redress with whatever you use on your trim.

 

Ditto on the 3M Adhesive Remover - you can get it at any good auto paint shop.

Stay away from lacquer or enamel reducer - they might etch the plastic. Don't use the Goo-Gone stuff - it is not safe for plastics.

 

If all else fails, take a Sharpie and place a dot over each white spot...

 

Classic!


Andreas

 

I did this on a car I traded a few years back because of the same problem.... worked a treat! I wonder how long it lasted before the new owner thought the car was going through puberty?

 

+3 on 3M adhesive remover... the only thing that I trust using to remove tough stuff on the Porsche... safe for paint, plastics, etc... but wear gloves and a mask... its strong stuff

 

Well, a drive home on a 90 degree day, and now the paint spots are well and truly cured. The 3M adhesive remover wouldn't touch them.

 

Use a MICROFIBER TOWEL! If not you WILL scratch the paint!!

3M adhesive remover should work fine, the earlier the better. Get 2 MF towels one for the 3m stuff, then one to wipe. When you are done, wash the car. Test in a little area, it can turn plastic white.

The other option is using detailing clay. You can do this before or after the 3M AR.

If that still is leaving you with some crap, go to a Auto Body Supply store, & pick up a PLASTIC razorblade & carefully remove the dots. Spray the area with detail spray so it glides.

The other option is take it to a local detailer, they should have experience with over spray removal.

 

I had some rust that seemed permanently embedded in my 993's paint a year or so ago and used a clay bar to remove it like magic. Clay bars are supposed to be good for overspray issues. I used the stuff that Zaino sold a few years back.

 

Tried 3M, goof off, goo gone, clay, and almost got out the aircraft stripper until I came to my senses.

Got it off the bumperettes OK, but the paint dots seemed to stain the taillight plastic and the spoiler grill. Rubbing compound cleaned up the taillights (actually, they look better than ever).

But nothing takes the white residue stain off the spoiler grill, even when the paint spots themselves have come off. Looks like about $100 for a new one, no biggie.

 

I would suggest claying (Meguiar's clay) will get you rid of it, without scratching the plastics.


~ The Eagle ~
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'96 Polar Silver/Black C4S, manual, litronics, LED's in the positioning lights, alu/leather shifter & handbrake,
silver face gauges with alu rings, "GT" sport seats, full leather interior, motor sound airbox, stainless door sills,
front protection bar, with split rear grill and layered with Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax
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'89 Carrera 3.2 (Sold)

 

The clay bar is the ticket for the paint spots. Yes it is great on paint over spray, so it should work with this situation.

 

Before you get new parts, try some "Black WOW" it's a plastic sealant, & will turn the plastic a nice uniform black. Our board sponcer detailersdomain sells it.