I just recently, got my car back from the body shop after some extensive repairs and I just noticed that there is some what looks like overspray on the plastic behind the seats, when you are looking at it from the rear... I would normally take it into the shop and make them remove it but that is out of the question because I had it fixed in Ohio where the accident happened and I am now back in Louisiana where I am stationed. My question is, how do I get it off? I have been affraid to do anything because I dont want to discolor the plastic in any way.. help please

 

The best way to remove overspray is with a claybar. You can buy a kit at just about any autoparts store and probably even Wal-Mart. They're simple to use and won't harm your paint (assuming you follow the instructions).

When you're done, you car's surface will feel like new.

 

so a clay bar on the exterior paint... but what about on the Interior??? plastic??

 

I would say it depends on what kind of overspray it is though. It didn't seem like the OP specified. Clear coat is extremely difficult to remove. I had some clear coat over sprayed on the inner barrel of my rims, while the repair shop was trying to coat the outer lip of the rim. I had to use a "000" scouring pad along with wet sanding to remove it. Of course I wouldn't suggest this on the OP's interior plastic though.

If it's simple "colored" paint overspray, I'd go with Dave's suggestion.

 

Paint on plastic is difficult to remove. Solvents suitable for paint are damaging to plastic.

a. Remove any mats.
b. Scrub area with soap, water and tooth brush.

 

Doh! Sorry about that, I must have been half asleep and didn't read/understand. Claybar will only work on the painted surface of the car.

You can try Goo-Gone to see if that will remove it. I've also read something that suggests that 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover might work.