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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Ok I finally get to wash my car today but this is what I saw on my wheel. It looks like I got paint on them. What do I do? Have it painted, buy a new wheel or just ignore it. (this one particular wheel is cursed I DONT want to talk about it) It would make me feel better if I just get a new wheel. But maybe I'm just acting irrational right now. I'm devastated you guys. Help me..
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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Ok I finally get to wash my car today but this is what I saw on my wheel. It looks like I got paint on them. What do I do? Have it painted, buy a new wheel or just ignore it. (this one particular wheel is cursed I DONT want to talk about it) It would make me feel better if I just get a new wheel. But maybe I'm just acting irrational right now. I'm devastated you guys. Help me..
If the wheels are clear coated, and the paint in question is just overspray, you should be able to remove it. Try a clearcoat safe polish or scratch remover with a medium abrasive pad first, before going to harsher methods. How long has it been on there?

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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If the wheels are clear coated, and the paint in question is just overspray, you should be able to remove it. Try a clearcoat safe polish or scratch remover with a medium abrasive pad first, before going to harsher methods. How long has it been on there?

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I dont know if the wheel is clear coated since its matte. Clear coated would look shiny right? Cuz its not shiny. Well I just had the wheels put on maybe 2 weeks ago.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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That's simple. That's what detailing clay was designed for. To remove overspray. Just go get some detailing clay. It will remove it 1,2,3.

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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That's simple. That's what detailing clay was designed for. To remove overspray. Just go get some detailing clay. It will remove it 1,2,3.

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Ok I will try that. Thanks. Do you have any preference brand etc?
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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No particulare brand. I have seen Mother available at most auto parts stores.

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JETPILOT
That's simple. That's what detailing clay was designed for. To remove overspray. Just go get some detailing clay. It will remove it 1,2,3.

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+1 I agree, try the detailing clay. Pep boys sells Mothers I believe. If that doesn't work, you can try something a little more agressive.

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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+1 I agree, try the detailing clay. Pep boys sells Mothers I believe. If that doesn't work, you can try something a little more agressive.
When you say aggressive will that require me to paint the wheel?
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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clay should do the job just fine
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Relax, the clay bar will fix the problem.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Relax, the clay bar will fix the problem.

+1^ what he said.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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damn you guys are quick lolz
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 03:55 AM
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OMG I spent 2-3 hous yesterday scrubbing the grove of the wheel with the clay bar. Now I have to work on the spokes maybe 2-4 more hours.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:58 AM
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so does that mean it's working?
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 06:01 AM
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so does that mean it's working?
Yes its working but OMG
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