Paint splashes

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Spadey1

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154 months

Sunday 27th May 2012
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Unfortunately it looks as though the family wagon has caught some 'drift' from nearby buiding works and the back sides and roof are covered in small white dots of emulsion paint. I have had a tentative go with a fingernail but they are not coming off, even from the glass. The car is a Mitsubishi Outlander which scratches ridiculously easiy (paint too thin in my view). Before I attack it with T-cut/clay bar I would appreciate any members sage words on how best to get it off with least risk to underlying paint work.

Spadey1

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64 posts

154 months

Sunday 27th May 2012
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Unfortunately I did not notice until the builders had moved on. It is likely to be more hassle than it is worth to pursue them for it and I am hoiping that there is a relatively easy fix. If not I may have to take it to a valet company to see what they can do.

Spadey1

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Monday 28th May 2012
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Hmm. It would be nice if the original body colour stayed behind.

Spadey1

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154 months

Tuesday 29th May 2012
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Cheers for the replies.I hope to have a go on a small patch over the long weekend. I will let you know what works.

Spadey1

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Wednesday 30th May 2012
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Well I have tried T-cut (no effect) and clay bar (ditto). Will try white spirit next failing which it looks like colouring the blobs in with an indelible pen.....

Spadey1

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154 months

Thursday 31st May 2012
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I did not make it as far as petrol or thinners but white spirit has done the trick.