Getting fiberglass filler off paint

[caelite]

Hey guys

I'm a clumsy retard.

Now that we have cleared that out of the way, was doing a bit of bodywork repair filling some rusty holes on the inside or my wheel arch. At some point I've stupidly used the outside of the arch to brace myself so I can work in the compound. In doing so I've left 2 massive handprints on my paint.

Any idea how I get this off without ruining the paint? Will tar remover work on Glass fibre compound?

[caelite]

Looks really bad when the camera flash catches it

[TooMany2cvs]

caelite said:

Now that we have cleared that out of the way, was doing a bit of bodywork repair filling some rusty holes on the inside or my wheel arch.

You've got structural rot in the inner arch, which you're slapping some fibreglass on rather than cut out and weld new metal in - and your biggest issue is the paint?

[r11co]

The wing was a gonner before you started the bodge, so you may as well cut your losses, do the job properly (like you should have in the first place) and put a new wing on as you are going to have to paint it now ayway. That isn't coming off without damaging the surface below.

[caelite]

r11co said:

The wing was a gonner before you started the bodge, so you may as well cut your losses, do the job properly (like you should have in the first place) and put a new wing on as you are going to have to paint it now ayway. That isn't coming off without damaging the surface below.

st, well aware the wings needing cut out entirely, already had a quote for it actually. Just can't afford it right now though, all I need is for it to last 6ish months and, with all fingers crossed, a sleepy MOT inspector, some gunk and tetroseal around the entire arch I'm hoping will be enough to keep it going until it is sorted properly, it's not the worst Mx5 I have seen still on the road, but it does need work.

That's a blighter with the handprint(s) though tried some tar remover+elbow grease and scraping it with my nail a little, it's helped with the smaller patch but some residue remains, gonna attempt to t-cut the residue at the weekend.

EDIT: Been advised to try some nail polish remover by one of guys at my work who does detailing, will try nick some off of my sister on Sunday

Edited by caelite on Wednesday 15th November 19:00

[227bhp]

Too late now, but paint thinners would have shifted it before it set.
It'll flat out with some fine wet n dry, then buff to a finish if you've got the equipment and skill....
Don't bother with T cut, you might as well give it a dirty look for all the good that will do.

[caelite]

227bhp said:

Too late now, but paint thinners would have shifted it before it set.
It'll flat out with some fine wet n dry, then buff to a finish if you've got the equipment and skill....
Don't bother with T cut, you might as well give it a dirty look for all the good that will do.

Ah, there goes my guys nail polish tip then most likely. I never realised you can use wet n dry paper on paint, do you need to do anything to stop it scratching? I'm a technician by trade but my skill in bodywork (and welding for that matter) is rather severely lacking, I'm a 'Bucket of soapy water & a sponge, once a month' kind of guy when it comes to exterior care. That being said I can borrow a rotary buffer from a friend. Will give t-cut a miss.

[TallPaul]

Carefully scrape it off with a new single edged saftey blade. Very much doubt any solvents will touch it and I can almost guarantee if you try to sand & polish it off you’ll go through the paint.