Alright,

I've noticed on the lower passenger side of my front bumper that there's white road paint. (I was on a 9 state road trip) I have a AB so as you can tell I'm concerned enough for me to be wondering what's the best course of action to remove it.

Being in Chicago, the temps are falling, but I do have access to a heated garage with water, drainage and such...

I'll try to snap a picture or two today and post back up here.

Thanks in advance!

Paul

 

clay.

 

btw, ords, you didn't have anything to do with that UA and cargo plane
close call (35ft ) at Ohare on 7/23 this summer,,, did you?

 

Ugh, I'll be working for hours then.....

 

Yep it may take time, but clay will get it off.

 

I refuse to work Sundays, so no. Seriously, For as many ops there are, all it takes is one for people to notice and want to re-invent the wheel.

 

Yep agreed. Clay is the safest way of doing it.

 

ding! another octane point for me.

 

Well then, Clay it is and will be ordering newfrom DP based on some reviews from the OCD group!

Oh Heather, ....

 

^^ wait, it's the OTWBD Club, not OCD Group. it's a little different.

 

So we know clay is the best way to remove it from a painted surface.
How about roadpaint on my front lower plastic bits?

 

"Goof Off" from a hwdware store
glue , paint , tar ....

 

I'd probably try the simple green that I use on my engine, I've had bad experiances with goof off find its way to pain and taking it up on noon automotive applications so its a bit too heavy duty for my tastes

Paulr also mentioned a tar remover at the CMMC meet today, Stoner was the company, the product name escapes me now though...

 

On the lower plastic bits? Worst case: replace 'em. All of the plastic trim around the car is inexpensive... the most expensive wheel arch is near $30. Give the products you have in your garage a shot and if they don't work, call your parts desk and see what it would take to order a new one.

To help them out, use www.realoem.com to find the part number... just to make sure you can explain exactly what part you need.

 

That's what I am looking to do. I clayed for the better part of 2 hours yesterday working to get white paint off my AB. I didn't realize how much was on the passenger side until I washed her. Lower bumper, bonnet, passenger side windshield, side mirror, door, passenger side door...like someone took a fine mist spray.

 

Yeah, so I'm a little slow on the draw!!

Yes, clay it is. I call clay my "1st Aid Kit" because it has so many great problem solving uses.

If you haven't ordered yet, make sure to ID yourself as a NAMer in the order notes... if we know you're a NAMer, we often have something on hand to throw into the box as a freebie or trial.

Happy claying!

-Heather