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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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So I had my MB FD setting outside for a couple of days and my next door neighbor decided to spray paint his patio furniture royal blue. Now I have this fine coat of royal blue on all the horizontal surfaces and down one side of my car. I got it off all the glass, but I don't know the best way to get it off the painted surfaces. Any suggestions...other than kill my next-door neighbor?
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 12:22 AM
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Wow that sucks Audie. Have you talked to your neighbor yet?
Might check with your local body shop and see if it could be buffed out.
Maybe let the neighbor know of the mistake to avoid future mishaps. Who knows they might even pay for it to be professionally cleaned.
Never hurts to ask. Worst they could say is "no" right?
Good luck.

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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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Give a clay bar a try.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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even better then clay is the new foam blocks, Ill never use clay again after using the foam
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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Foam blocks??? Haven't heard of that. And either of these will remove paint?
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Wow, I would be livid. That's why my baby sleeps in the garage. I've never heard of the foam before. I would try a clay bar and see how that works for you. If not get into contact with a good detailer and they'll be able to get it off without a problem.
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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trust me try the foam block, much better then clay
I had a detail shop for years and now I am in the refinishing end of things ( just not cars anymore )

http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-elastrofoam-cleaner.html
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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clay, foam, solvent even. i would just try everything easiest short of cutting and buffing
but i would definately go after your neighbor an get a detail out of the deal at a local shop
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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So I had my MB FD setting outside for a couple of days and my next door neighbor decided to spray paint his patio furniture royal blue. Now I have this fine coat of royal blue on all the horizontal surfaces and down one side of my car. I got it off all the glass, but I don't know the best way to get it off the painted surfaces. Any suggestions...other than kill my next-door neighbor?
have your neibor pay for the detail bro thats crazy they wouldnt say anything to you before they even got started
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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Clay bar removes overspray like a champ, what did you end up doign to take care of it?
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