HELP!! Drove thru a puddle of road paint 🤬

[Ranger X]

Sorry to hear Bruce! You could try using rubbing compound (Mothers has one) and/or claying your truck which "should" take it off. I use a clay mitt which works best as you're not as prone to rubbing through the finish with them. Use A LOT of lube when doing it, any speed detailer works great. I'll find the link to the mitt I use and post it in a few minutes.

You da Man….. Hopefully I can get with it this weekend. I’m gonna try anything I can to hopefully not have to repaint, with exception to the wheel wells. Aside from a rattle can will probably replace fender trim and wheel well liners.

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[Ranger X]

Here's the mitt I use and as you'd suspect it from 303. There's a ton of good videos on YouTube on how to clay but the main thing is don't use any pressure you want just enough to keep the mitt from falling off.

https://www.amazon.com/303-Products...D6023122925CF2_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas

Thanks Dave - just ordered it (303 Clay Mitt) should not have had to ask - rookie mistake

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

That’s really unfortunate. I had overspray all over my ‘73 Roadrunner from asshats painting crude oil tanks. It came off all the glass, rubber, and chrome easily but the car had to be re-painted (not at my expense).

You might be very surprised at how well a clay bar will work. It’s surprisingly easy to do, even for first-timers. It’s definitely worth a shot, but don’t wait for that paint to fully cure.

Second approach might be to use a random orbital polisher but you need to be careful not to cut through the clearcoat. If you’re not comfortable with the process, go to a detail shop that specializes in paint correction - they have the skills and tech to do it right.

Good luck.

 

[Ranger X]

That’s really unfortunate. I had overspray all over my ‘73 Roadrunner from asshats painting crude oil tanks. It came off all the glass, rubber, and chrome easily but the car had to be re-painted (not at my expense).

You might be very surprised at how well a clay bar will work. It’s surprisingly easy to do, even for first-timers. It’s definitely worth a shot, but don’t wait for that paint to fully cure.

Second approach might be to use a random orbital polisher but you need to be careful not to cut through the clearcoat. If you’re not comfortable with the process, go to a detail shop that specializes in paint correction - they have the skills and tech to do it right.

Good luck.

Thank you Duke! It seems that I have a lot work ahead of me

 

[Trustable]

I had a similar incident a couple years ago, the lane painting convoy had their signs mixed up and it was NOT the end of the convoy. I used pressure washer and a clay bar.

 

[RangerBill]

Has anyone had the misfortune of driving thru road paint?? I did the other day unknowingly…. When I got out of my truck I thought it was road grime but upon further investigation I had white paint all over the entire passenger side of the truck, wheel wells (front and rear), tailgate and rear bumper, front and rear tires and rims I have looked on the inter web for ideas to get it off but no joy as of yet.

I really think I am going to have to repaint the entire side of the vehicle W/insurance claim. I still can’t believe this happened %$#%^

@DukeCanBuildit @airline tech @AzScorpion hell I even ask @Frenchy for help

You could try CPVC plastic pipe cleaner. I've used it to remove splattered dried paint from a painted metal surface, but not a car finish. Try a rag dampened with it. Test first in a non-visible area first.

 

[AzScorpion]

Thanks Dave - just ordered it (303 Clay Mitt) should not have had to ask - rookie mistake

Anytime just pay attention next time.

Here's a video showing how to clay your vehicle. the claying part starts around the 4:25 mark. It's really easy to do and just keep spraying the speed detailer/lube on it and work on small sections at a time.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

He’s right and if you’ve been using lots of 303 detailer after every wash, as you’ve been told, or better yet, Duke’s 404, this conversation wouldn’t be taking place.

Also, no one knows more about lube than Dave. Just check his glove box.

 

[AzScorpion]

He’s right and if you’ve been using lots of 303 detailer after every wash, as you’ve been told, or better yet, Duke’s 404, this conversation wouldn’t be taking place.

Also, no one knows more about lube than Dave. Just check his glove box.

Baaah! Snake oil garbage.

Gotta keep a lot of lube around because once the women see the damper they can't keep their hands off of me.

And of course there's this.

 

[Ranger X]

He’s right and if you’ve been using lots of 303 detailer after every wash, as you’ve been told, or better yet, Duke’s 404, this conversation wouldn’t be taking place.

Also, no one knows more about lube than Dave. Just check his glove box.

not to get off topic, but I did laugh at the ‘lots of Lube” text

 

[Ranger X]

Baaah! Snake oil garbage.

Gotta keep a lot of lube around because once the women see the damper they can't keep their hands off of me.

And of course there's this.

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patiently waiting for the responses:

 

[AzScorpion]

not to get off topic, but I did laugh at the ‘lots of Lube” text

As soon as I typed it I knew I should've re-worded it.

 

[Ranger X]

As soon as I typed it I knew I should've re-worded it.

Don’t feel bad Dave I’m a South Carolina Gamecocks fan…. “Go Cocks” it hurts everytime

 

[AzScorpion]

Don’t feel bad Dave I’m a South Carolina Gamecocks fan…. “Go Cocks” it hurts everytime

I'm afraid to ask what their mascot is

 

[underwhelmed]

Sounds like a road hazard insurance claim to me. Talk to your agent.

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