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I need help form all you guys. My garage door frame attacked my new daily driver (1600 miles) leaving green paint on my red car. Will a clay bar remove it, or what should I use on water-based latex paint? The car has a clear coat so I don't want to go deep with rubbing compound. I usuall have to pull the side mirrors (via an electric switch)but I forgot yesterday. At least it wasn't the Healey.
 
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yes, /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/iagree.gif or try wax on a polisher first. you'ld be supprised what a wax job will remove.
rob
 
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Is also some stuff that removes paint and scratches, works well. Kit, Scratch out.
 
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TH, If the clear coat finish is not damaged you should be able to remove the paint using a good "Cleaner Wax" or preferably 3M Hand Polish.---Keoke
 
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I've found that polishing compound works really well,
followed by a few coats of wax.

- Doug
 
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My fear is the quality of the clear coat since it seems to look scratched with just fingers on it. Car was built to order in early Oct 05 and the paints not have completely hardened yet. Thanks for all the suggestions. I will look for a good test place(maybe inside the door area)and try some of them. As you can imagine I'm very upset over this. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
 
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TH, if the paint is reatively fresh,still soft, I would not try to remove the paint or put anything on the paint for at least 6 MO. Hand washing with a good car wash soap is OK to do.---Fwiw--Keoke
 
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Since the transferred paint is mostly on top of your finish claying would be the best first step.

Then I’d follow it up with Meguiar’s ScratchX for any more deeply imbedded stuff and the scratches.

If the scuffing is deep it may take multiple applications of ScratchX (or more drastic measures).


PC.
 
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I agree with those above who recommend not being too agressive on new paint. In particular, use no solvents. Start with the clay as you suggested. This may remove most of the paint and will clean the surrounding area that may not look affected. Once you're done with the clay the commercial polishers and swirl cleaners and glazing compounds should work fine. My preference is for Finesse-It by 3M. This product (like the Meguires) is compatible with new paint.
 
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Thanks for all the help. I've got some time now cause we are getting dumpped on (snow)and nothing shows thorugh the dirt. Three more big storms expected in the next week. So I've got time for research. I knew I could count on you guys.
 
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"I knew I could count on you guys"-What chu mean TH! we aint shoveling no snow---Keoke /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
 
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Hi TH!

Sorry to learn about your new car paint woes! I don’t recall if you described the location on the car that got scuffed with green paint, was it the side view mirror or on one of the body panels?

Try what you and others have suggested to remove the green paint. Clay-bars are effective at removing overspray, so it should work with the scuff mark. Other products that are clear-coat safe, such as Maguire’s Scratch-X or Mother’s Swirl Mark remover should work too. These could be all applied by hand. I’ve also been trying the Lanka product to smooth-in touch-ups, but need practice and/or patience.

My neighbor, who is really into detailing his rides, was fussing over a 2 x 4 in. paint-scuff on his Ferrari’s bumper. The body shop quote was excessive. Anyway, Scratch X removed the unsightly mar without issue. I hope you have similar luck with your new ride.

When I start expressing opinions, it’s probably best that you do have good shovel at ready. Stay safe. GONZO
 
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But my wife makes great coco for afterwards, Keoke. (not before cause you'd be too tipsy to be of any help).
Hi Gonzo, it was the mirror. New Cayenne is too wide and I usually turn the knob that pulls in the electric mirrors but I must have had the coco. When you comming up for some skiing, snow showing, or x-country?
 
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My wife did this a few weeks ago to her car. Rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth did the trick in a matter of seconds. It is not harsh enough to harm today's clear coat paints on cars.
 
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