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Jeffrey Juneau

overspray removal
May 19, 2005 04:44AM

Registered: 17 years ago
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<HTML> Hey guys been running into a few customers with overspray on their vehicle, a few have been black BMW's, and Suv's they were not aware of this problem on the clear coat quote they are not trained to look for this, when quoted a price in the range of $200.00 for the cars only exterior includes polish and waxing, $ 275.00 up on Suv's for the same service, this is not including interior, i add about $ 75.00 on cars and $ 100.00 on Suv's for interior. Is there another way or product used to remove overspray other than clay that is what i use, i am a one man operation any suggestions needed</HTML>

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jon miller

Re: overspray removal
May 19, 2005 10:17PM

Registered: 17 years ago
Posts: 51

<HTML>As I understand it detailing clay was formulated to remove paint over-spray on Japanese production lines before being imported to the US.

I haven't found anything better, but the professional detailers make have other options
JonM</HTML>

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Scott Horan

Re: overspray removal
May 28, 2005 04:13AM

Registered: 17 years ago
Posts: 4

<HTML>I was trained at a mercedes dealer, and we did use clay, but we also used paint thinner. In doin this you do run the risk of taking off the cars paint, but if done lightly it does work, and was only done if the car was going to be fully polished and waxed immediately afterwards. I know the thought of using paint thinner seems crude, but sometimes, as with scuffs for example, clay just wouldn't do it. If you try this, make sure you know that the paint you are working with is good quality, and maybe test it in a spot that won't matter too much if it wrecks the paint. If it is just specsm of paint, or you don't feel comfortable doing this, stick with clay.</HTML>

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Dan loves tea

Re: overspray removal
May 30, 2005 01:40AM

Registered: 17 years ago
Posts: 237

<HTML>It depends on the paint! Sometimes bodyshop panel-wipe does the trick. Other times white spirit, or tar and glue remover will do the trick.
Fence paint is easy to remove but stains, road lining paint can be a real bugger, but paint thinner removes it.

A couple of weeks ago a customer brought a car to us that had been in the body shop, you couldn't even see the overspray except for the texture, you could see where a roll of masking tape had been on the roof of the car. Panel-wipe did the trick.</HTML>

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Andrew Brown

Re: overspray removal
July 04, 2005 02:56AM

Registered: 17 years ago
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<HTML>What may I inquire is panel-wipe? I do get a lot of customers with highway marking paint on their runnerboards and wheel wels.</HTML>

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jon miller

Re: overspray removal
July 04, 2005 03:33PM

Registered: 17 years ago
Posts: 51

<HTML>From Google search-
Bodyshop Wipes are made from a white, perforated, two-ply strong paper.
They feature the following benefits:-
Made from pure non-recycled paper - strong and durable in use
Pure white in colour - removed dirt can easily be seen
Low linting
Uses of these wipes include initial cleaning of panels, mopping spills, drying hands, cleaning parts and tools and wiping excess sealants off panels. [www.starchem.co.uk];

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