How Do You Remove Lacquer Overspray?

[Geneve]

Had a small upper panel repainted, on a helicopter, in-situ, by a sub-contracted autopaint company.

Painter didn't do a great job, but worst thing is the amount of overspray. He masked the immediate area, but elsewhere all the upper surfaces have a 'matt feel' to them.

And, this includes the acrylic roof and front screens

They will need to resolve the problem, but so that I know, is there a gentle way to remove lacquer overspray without damaging or scratching the surface below?

thanks

[bern]

I've done this loads of times with either a clay bar or clay mitt and some quick detailed as lube.

[mybrainhurts]

bern said:

some quick detailed as lube.

Some what?

[Emeye]

mybrainhurts said:

bern said:

some quick detailed as lube.

Some what?

Ass Lube?!

[mybrainhurts]

Worrying times...

[Geneve]

So a good 'detailer' should be able to remedy the problem?

[bern]

I've done this loads of times with either a clay bar or clay mitt and some quick detailer as lube.

Should have read detailer!

But yes they should have no problem. Or buy the meguiers kit in halfrauds for about £20 and do it yourself?

Edited by bern on Tuesday 29th December 18:30

[Summit_Detailing]

Some panel wipes do work, thinners or some time with a clay bar will rectify.

The company that did the job may hit it with a machine polisher and a compound - this is very much a heavy handed approach and will almost definitely leave the affected areas worse than what they were like before the 'smart' repair.

Good luck!

Chris

[Geneve]

Yes, that's what concerns me - particularly on the acrylic screens, which are very expensive.

[mybrainhurts]

Earlier I said:

bern said:

some quick detailed as lube.

Some what?

Hello?

[anonymous-user]

As a poster above said, thinners or a panel-wipe type cleaner will remove overspray. But under NO circumstances should you try to use them on the acrylic panels. They will instantly eat off the coating and ruin the surface.

Clay bar, spray detailer, and a lot of rubbing will get most of it off.

[Daryl Benfield]

A clay mitt will save you a lot of time!

[Geneve]

Thanks for the advice.

I can confirm that the whole helicopter had the clay treatment, including the screens, a full polish and some sort of paint protection finish.

All excellent and a big relief.

[swisstoni]

Glad your chopper is ok.