View Full Version : How do I undo the damage done by the line Painters
arenaej
12-06-2007, 01:39 PM
There I was minding my own business when the line painters came out from under the overpass & caught me by surprise. What's the best product to remove the yellow line paint without harming my black paint?:help
JohnZ3MC
12-06-2007, 02:27 PM
Swine line painters.
I think they should always check with me first to make sure they're not working when I'm out on the road, but nooooooooooooooo, they don't even bother to phone or ask when I'll be out. :)
I'd start with mineral spirits or WD40.
Both are safe for clearcoat but you'll need to reapply your sealant or wax afterwards.
-John C.
cabin
12-06-2007, 04:05 PM
I ran over a freshly painted yellow line a couple years back in my WRX. Got yellow splatter all over.
I ended up using a bunch of bug and tar remover to get it off.
nickdeck
12-06-2007, 04:41 PM
My car had some swine line paint on the rocker panels when I bought it. Know what took it off? Clay bar. I'm pretty sure it had been on there for quite a while. Probably didn't adhere too well to the existing clear coat or whatever wax the car had on it. G'luck.
FBodyBoy
12-07-2007, 08:28 AM
I ran over a freshly painted yellow line a couple years back in my WRX. Got yellow splatter all over.
I ended up using a bunch of bug and tar remover to get it off.
Use the bug and tar remover, just be sure to work a small spot. if you leave that crap on long you wont have a clear coat left. and make sure you re wax the car after your done...
TOGWT
12-08-2007, 09:22 AM
Road Paint:
Lay the smooth side of the wipe over the contamination to saturate the surface. Let it sit for about one minute to soften the paint. Use the textured side of a new wipe and rub vigorously. Use firm pressure and a lot of action. Particularly difficult cases may take a second application. Once you have removed the road paint, wash off the chemical with shampoo or glass cleaner. A quick spot polish should bring back the original shine. (Do not use on paint jobs less than 90 days old)The same technique can be used for old tar removal. If the first application doesn't remove it completely, apply a new wipe and repeat the process.
Product specific - Road Paint Remover (wipes) - http://www.topoftheline.com/sprayinwip.html
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