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Old 05-16-2010, 08:32 PM
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what is the best thing to use on some painted bullitts to remove some overspray. i put some anthracite bullitts on and one of them looks like it was sitting next to a spray paint project. it has black spray paint on it. what should i use for the painted surface. i used some metal polish for the lip and it came off rather easily, but i am not sure about the painted surface. should i try some polishing compound or a clay bar or something better?
 
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Old 05-17-2010, 09:35 AM
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I would go ahead and try the clay bar since it's meant for use on paint.
 

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Old 05-17-2010, 02:36 PM
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I would use a clay bar first. However most over the counter ones are very mild and might not be able to do the job.
 
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Old 05-17-2010, 03:04 PM
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I have used claybar for overspray on a side skirt. worked great for me!
 
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Old 06-01-2010, 08:07 PM
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well, i went as cheap as i could. picked me up some of this from autozone(1.99 i think)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...0ERZE50Q4116WA

worked just fine. got me a paper towel and rubbed it for a couple minutes and it took it right off. funny thing, i tried a buffer at first and the old elbow grease and paper towel worked quicker. maybe it is because i am inexperienced with a buffer. that is why i haven't buffed my paint job out like i planned on. it has been painted for about a year now and still haven't gotten around to it.
 
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Glad to hear it worked out for ya.
Great deal too.
 

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