Removing Paint Overspray (From Paint and Chrome Rims)

97gmcextcab · 07-21-2008, 09:26 PM

Long story short I got my truck back from the body shop for the 2nd time and now I'm dealing with paint overspray issues. Some areas have none others have a little. I've waxed the truck and gave it a good wash and it seemed to take care of some of the areas. It was also on my chrome bumper and rims. I used an s.o.s pad(steel wool) to clean off the front bumper, worked great. But I don't think taking it to my rims would be a good idea.

So basically, I'm wondering what the best way to remove the overspray from the paint would be? Would using a cutting cream and lightly buffing the paint work or would a clay bar be better? And for the rims would a s.o.s pad(steel wool) work alright as long as I keep the pad and rim wet or is there a better way to get the over spray off the rims.

I'm thinking it is clear coat over spray because on the chrome you can't really see it, just feel it. Same as the overspray on the paint.

Any and all ideas/suggestions would be great, asap, because I'm getting it cleaned up for a show this weekend.

Thanks!

kybray44 · 07-21-2008, 09:35 PM

take it back to the shop and have them fix it

Dred's GMC · 07-21-2008, 10:11 PM

Try using WD-40 on the rims. This stuff works great on all kinds of stuff. Just my 2cents

White_Stealth · 07-21-2008, 10:17 PM

A claybar or clay magic will take care of it on the paint and even on the rims, but you'll have to buff/wax afterwards. I wouldn't touch a steel wool pad to an aftermarket wheel though. If the overspray is fresh enough it will come off with a good rubbing compound and a buffer.

97gmcextcab · 07-21-2008, 10:28 PM

Any tips on the clay bar for the rims? Just make sure surfaces are clean and go at it? Would a week still be considered fresh overspray? I did do a small spot with a cutting cream and "thought" I noticed a better result. I'll try a larger area tomorrow.
Thanks

White_Stealth · 07-21-2008, 10:29 PM

Just keep the bar wet, it shouldn't mess it up. And yeah anything less than two weeks is fresh imo. So it should come off fairly easily.

Jokeman · 07-22-2008, 10:36 AM

Yup claybar should work fine.

Skulls · 07-23-2008, 10:49 AM

Agree with above a clarbar should take it off no problems just keep it lubricated use some detailing spray nothing that will be harmful to the finish of the rims

F4MOU$ · 07-23-2008, 10:51 AM

I woulda taken it to the shop and made them do it IMO, they did it, they fix it. period.

97gmcextcab · 07-23-2008, 09:36 PM

Took the clay bar to my rims after work today. Worked great. I went a little crazy on the detailing stuff but oh well. I also did the hood and fenders but it looks like I may have to work at it a little more, still lots of over spray.

07-21-2008, 09:26 PM	#1
97gmcextcab Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2005 Member ID: 22458 Pics: My Gallery Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 386	Removing Paint Overspray (From Paint and Chrome Rims) Long story short I got my truck back from the body shop for the 2nd time and now I'm dealing with paint overspray issues. Some areas have none others have a little. I've waxed the truck and gave it a good wash and it seemed to take care of some of the areas. It was also on my chrome bumper and rims. I used an s.o.s pad(steel wool) to clean off the front bumper, worked great. But I don't think taking it to my rims would be a good idea. So basically, I'm wondering what the best way to remove the overspray from the paint would be? Would using a cutting cream and lightly buffing the paint work or would a clay bar be better? And for the rims would a s.o.s pad(steel wool) work alright as long as I keep the pad and rim wet or is there a better way to get the over spray off the rims. I'm thinking it is clear coat over spray because on the chrome you can't really see it, just feel it. Same as the overspray on the paint. Any and all ideas/suggestions would be great, asap, because I'm getting it cleaned up for a show this weekend. Thanks! Last edited by 97gmcextcab : 07-21-2008 at 09:27 PM.

07-21-2008, 09:35 PM	#2
kybray44 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2006 Member ID: 50865 Pics: My Gallery Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 315	Re: Removing Paint Overspray (From Paint and Chrome Rims) take it back to the shop and have them fix it "its not how deep you fish, its how you wiggle your worm"

07-21-2008, 10:11 PM	#3
Dred's GMC Arizona, It's a DRY HEAT Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2007 Member ID: 66951 Pics: My Gallery Location: Buckeye, AZ Age: 35 Posts: 95	Re: Removing Paint Overspray (From Paint and Chrome Rims) Try using WD-40 on the rims. This stuff works great on all kinds of stuff. Just my 2cents '05 1500 SIERRA ECSB 4X4. ALUM 5.3, 4L60E W/'VETTE SERVO, CAT BACK EXHAUST, K&N FIPK, G80 w/3.42's

07-21-2008, 10:17 PM	#4
White_Stealth Team White Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2007 Member ID: 67154 Pics: My Gallery Location: Norman, Oklahoma Age: 23 Posts: 1,478	Re: Removing Paint Overspray (From Paint and Chrome Rims) A claybar or clay magic will take care of it on the paint and even on the rims, but you'll have to buff/wax afterwards. I wouldn't touch a steel wool pad to an aftermarket wheel though. If the overspray is fresh enough it will come off with a good rubbing compound and a buffer. Happily married...so far 03' Sierra 7" PC lift, 3" PA bl, 20" Diamos, 35x12.50x20 Toyo M/Ts, TBSS engine cover, Cherrybomb ext, Blackbear Tune, 4 8" 130w PC lights, 7" indash, custom painted sub box and dash bezel.

07-21-2008, 10:28 PM	#5
97gmcextcab Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2005 Member ID: 22458 Pics: My Gallery Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 386	Re: Removing Paint Overspray (From Paint and Chrome Rims) Any tips on the clay bar for the rims? Just make sure surfaces are clean and go at it? Would a week still be considered fresh overspray? I did do a small spot with a cutting cream and "thought" I noticed a better result. I'll try a larger area tomorrow. Thanks


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07-21-2008, 10:29 PM	#6
White_Stealth Team White Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2007 Member ID: 67154 Pics: My Gallery Location: Norman, Oklahoma Age: 23 Posts: 1,478	Re: Removing Paint Overspray (From Paint and Chrome Rims) Just keep the bar wet, it shouldn't mess it up. And yeah anything less than two weeks is fresh imo. So it should come off fairly easily. Happily married...so far 03' Sierra 7" PC lift, 3" PA bl, 20" Diamos, 35x12.50x20 Toyo M/Ts, TBSS engine cover, Cherrybomb ext, Blackbear Tune, 4 8" 130w PC lights, 7" indash, custom painted sub box and dash bezel.

07-22-2008, 10:36 AM	#7
Jokeman Premium Member #18 SLACKIN' CARLISLE BISH Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2001 Member ID: 280 Pics: My Gallery Location: Boston Age: 58 Posts: 15,133	Re: Removing Paint Overspray (From Paint and Chrome Rims) Yup claybar should work fine. If its loud, fast and runs on flammable liquid......count me in. LQ9, 11:1 compression, Edelbrock/Lingenfelter heads, 224/224 5xx/5xx 1xx+ cam, 44lb injectors edelbrock headers, 3000 yank stall, flt 4l65e lvl5 trans, truetrac, WHEATLEY tuned

07-23-2008, 10:49 AM	#8
Skulls Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2006 Member ID: 40192 Pics: My Gallery Location: Toronto Posts: 159	Re: Removing Paint Overspray (From Paint and Chrome Rims) Agree with above a clarbar should take it off no problems just keep it lubricated use some detailing spray nothing that will be harmful to the finish of the rims

07-23-2008, 10:51 AM	#9
F4MOU$ ♠MOB♠ Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2008 Member ID: 84471 Pics: My Gallery Location: Cleveland Posts: 5,918	Re: Removing Paint Overspray (From Paint and Chrome Rims) I woulda taken it to the shop and made them do it IMO, they did it, they fix it. period. ♠ Corsa RSC Sport ♠ K&N Intake ♠ Keystone Good Hood ♠ Gaylords X2000 ♠ Readylift ♠ Bedrug ♠ PIAA SMR ♠ Smoked Tails ♠

07-23-2008, 09:36 PM	#10
97gmcextcab Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2005 Member ID: 22458 Pics: My Gallery Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 386	Re: Removing Paint Overspray (From Paint and Chrome Rims) Took the clay bar to my rims after work today. Worked great. I went a little crazy on the detailing stuff but oh well. I also did the hood and fenders but it looks like I may have to work at it a little more, still lots of over spray.

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