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Offline suave

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Paint spots
« on: July 16, 2012, 01:44:43 pm »
Folks

Anyone advise me on how best to remove white paint spots from an old Clio?

It's a young relative of mine - her first car and i want to detail it for her. The only issue seems to be these white paint spots - previous owner said he was careless whilst painting the outside of his house.

I do have a rotary.

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Re: Paint spots
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2012, 01:55:41 pm »
I've had this problem before on one of my previous cars, I found that nail polish remover got rid of it quite effectively, not sure if it's recommended though but my paintwork was ok after. It's amazing how versatile it can be. :rolleye:
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Re: Paint spots
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2012, 02:03:11 pm »
Try a claybar?

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Re: Paint spots
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2012, 02:32:29 pm »
Iso alcohol spray will do the job!

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Re: Paint spots
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2012, 06:20:37 pm »
Use a mild clay bar, it should take them straight off as well as other surface contaminants

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Re: Paint spots
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2012, 07:21:26 pm »
Clay bar. Get an aggressive or moderate one.

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