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Paint off paint?

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  1. Themaven

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    #1 Themaven, Apr 28, 2016
    Hi sorry in advance for the stupid question. I just touched my garage doorframe while taking out my 430 today and there's a light cat-slash of white garage paint on the rear wheelarch. Not sure how deep but I don't think it's through to the metal. Car is grigio silverstone.
    On previous non-metallic non-Ferraris I'd get to work with T Cut or Autoglym paint renovator. Are those primitive solutions not suited to a metallic Ferrari? Anything better?
    Any advice appreciated.
    Thanks.
     
  2. LARRYH

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    #2 LARRYH, Apr 28, 2016
    I would think any good polish would remove it. I assume the paint is a latex house paint should come off real easy. You definitely are not the only person to have done this...
    I have had good luck with the above method in the past.. IF that does not work then you might try a light polishing compound just be a little careful at that point.
     
  3. SVCalifornia

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    #3 SVCalifornia, Apr 28, 2016
    If wall paint has deposited on the car, a simple detailed should take it right off! Use a microfiber cloth. Have done this before too!

    SV
     
  4. Themaven

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    #4 Themaven, Apr 28, 2016
    It's good to know I'm not the only one..I will try the detailer first, and then progressive steps beyond. Thank you.
     
  5. cls

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    #5 cls, Apr 28, 2016
    Detailer's clay is great for removing overspray, or in this case garage embellishment.
     
  6. msdesignltd

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    #6 msdesignltd, Apr 28, 2016
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  7. neilmac

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    #7 neilmac, Apr 29, 2016
    I have used a cleaner wax (possibly Mother's, but I don't think it matters) for this problem in the past and it was successful. Surprising how little elbow grease was required.
     
  8. Envious Eric

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    #8 Envious Eric, May 6, 2016
    as stated, get a product like a cleaner wax, a light compound, polish and a microfiber towel, or a polishing pad and apply a small amount to the surface and work it until the damage area cleans up to your needs. If the paint is gouged underneath, take it to a detailer to have him properly compound and polish, possibly wetsand the area.
     
  9. Alden

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    #9 Alden, May 6, 2016
    +1 for clay, it was originally used to remove overspray from car finishes.
    Alden
     

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