How to remove unwanted paint?

V-16 · 12th June 2005, 03:27

i agree,that such stuff is best left to professionals. dont try to do it urself, ull finger the paint job.

Maverick1977 · 7th January 2010, 12:42

Guys I know this is a 5 year old thread that I am reviving. I had parked my car unfortunately near a building site a few days back in the morning. When I came back I was shocked to see that there were innumerable cement spots on the whole car including the glass portions. Rubbing with detergent water didn't help much & I actually ended up with scratches on the body.
Is there any solution besides getting a fresh coat of paint on the whole car. I somehow dont feel like doing that since the car is just 1 year old & I have never ever got any of my car re-painted in the past.
Should I give it for polishing 1st? Problem is that the guy whom I trust for polishing is refusing to give me a guarantee that the spots will vanish. Please suggest an alternative place for getting the polishing done.
Any help, suggestions will be highly appreciated...

DKG · 7th January 2010, 12:53

Sometimes if the cement chemicals have not penetrated through the clear lacquer layer you can polish the stains out. But if its gone through the upper layer into the paint layers then a respray is inevitable.

All the same have it water rubbed and polished at first and then assess if you really wish to have it resprayed

12th June 2005, 03:27	#16
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 954 Times View My Garage	i agree,that such stuff is best left to professionals. dont try to do it urself, ull finger the paint job.
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7th January 2010, 12:42	#17
Maverick1977 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 999 Thanked: 924 Times View My Garage	Guys I know this is a 5 year old thread that I am reviving. I had parked my car unfortunately near a building site a few days back in the morning. When I came back I was shocked to see that there were innumerable cement spots on the whole car including the glass portions. Rubbing with detergent water didn't help much & I actually ended up with scratches on the body. Is there any solution besides getting a fresh coat of paint on the whole car. I somehow dont feel like doing that since the car is just 1 year old & I have never ever got any of my car re-painted in the past. Should I give it for polishing 1st? Problem is that the guy whom I trust for polishing is refusing to give me a guarantee that the spots will vanish. Please suggest an alternative place for getting the polishing done. Any help, suggestions will be highly appreciated...
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7th January 2010, 12:53	#18
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,725 Thanked: 1,656 Times View My Garage	Sometimes if the cement chemicals have not penetrated through the clear lacquer layer you can polish the stains out. But if its gone through the upper layer into the paint layers then a respray is inevitable. All the same have it water rubbed and polished at first and then assess if you really wish to have it resprayed
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