Ford S-MAX - Remmove paint spray from screen and bodywork

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Sat 26 Sep 2015 18:40
Ford S-MAX - Remmove paint spray from screen and bodywork - Richard M

Somehow my car has got what appears to be a fine misting of paint. This shows up as very small dots of white on the screen and bodywork. The car has not been near any painters or bodyshops so it is a mystery as to where it has come from.

How do I get it off the glass and also off the paintwork. It comes off the glass if you scrape it with your nail, so would it be safe to use a blade to do the glass? What is best for the paintwork? Any help appreciated.

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Sat 26 Sep 2015 18:42
Ford S-MAX - Remmove paint spray from screen and bodywork - RobJP

I wouldn't use a blade. Try a 'spontex'-type sponge pad (the rougher side), may well do the trick, with some detergent. Failing which, a SMALL amount of thinners on a cloth

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Sat 26 Sep 2015 18:51
Ford S-MAX - Remmove paint spray from screen and bodywork - madf

T Cut is safer - use with a soft clean microfiber cloth.

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Sat 26 Sep 2015 21:44
Ford S-MAX - Remmove paint spray from screen and bodywork - Peter.N.

Methylated spirit may remove it, its a mild solvent compared with cellulose thinners so should do any damage.

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Sun 27 Sep 2015 07:55
Ford S-MAX - Remmove paint spray from screen and bodywork - skidpan

Clay bar is the safe answer using the correct lubricant. Halfords sell Megiuars ones which work very well on contaminents but other specialists sell ones which may be more suited to overspray. A quick Google should find a supplier.

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Sun 27 Sep 2015 13:17
Ford S-MAX - Remmove paint spray from screen and bodywork - Wackyracer

If you go to a car bodyshop they usually have wipes that can get paint off without damaging the cars paint.

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Mon 28 Sep 2015 10:32
Ford S-MAX - Remmove paint spray from screen and bodywork - steelghost

Absolutely has to be this - just make sure you use plenty of lubrication. Bilt Hamber do one that only needs water (I always add just a touch of washing up liquid as well)

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Mon 28 Sep 2015 10:33
Ford S-MAX - Remmove paint spray from screen and bodywork - steelghost

Replied to wrong message in error - trying to say that a clay bar is by far the best way to get the overspray off.

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Sun 27 Sep 2015 18:49
Ford S-MAX - Remmove paint spray from screen and bodywork - csgmart

Somehow my car has got what appears to be a fine misting of paint. This shows up as very small dots of white on the screen and bodywork. The car has not been near any painters or bodyshops so it is a mystery as to where it has come from.

Is anyone near you painting their house? I made the mistake of not moving my car when painting the side of my property a while ago and found hundreds of small spots of paint all over my car (doh!).

Being emulsion thinners / meths was no use but all the spots came off with a series of washes by hand.

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Sun 27 Sep 2015 23:33
Ford S-MAX - Remove paint spray from screen and bodywork - Richard M

Thanks for the suggestions. I will have to see which one will work best. As to how it got there it is a mystery as there is no painting at home but maybe there was some when it was parked somewhere, or maybe it has come off a line painting wagon?

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Mon 28 Sep 2015 13:46
Ford S-MAX - Remove paint spray from screen and bodywork - bathtub tom

Could a neighbour have been using one of these shed and fence presure sprayers, although white seems unlikely. They're a menace, the fine mist they create can get carried by the wind a long way.

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Mon 28 Sep 2015 17:08
Ford S-MAX - Remove paint spray from screen and bodywork - Richard M

No fences nearby that have been sprayed. If I use the clay bar on paint will it be OK on pearlescent or will it take of the top coat, and does it need repolishing?

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Mon 28 Sep 2015 17:21
Ford S-MAX - Remove paint spray from screen and bodywork - skidpan

Clay is safe on any paint if used correctly with the correct lubricant. The surface of a pearl finish is lacquer just like metallic and some solid colours and is designed to withstand daily use.

A polish after is a good idea but that applies to a car regardless of being clayed or not.

The first time I used a clay bar I was very sceptical and slightly nervous but was stunned what came off the car and was equally stunned how smooth it felt after. Its not hard work either, the lubricant means the bar moved easilly across the car.

Just follow the instructions.

Edited by skidpan on 28/09/2015 at 17:23

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Mon 28 Sep 2015 23:24
Ford S-MAX - Remove paint spray from screen and bodywork - Richard M

Thanks for the info. I just need to see if I can get some locally or have to get it off internet.

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Mon 28 Sep 2015 23:44
Ford S-MAX - Remove paint spray from screen and bodywork - FP

Halfords sell clay bars. Probably every local car accessory place sells them. Whether e-Bay or whatever is cheaper I've no idea.

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Tue 29 Sep 2015 12:36
Ford S-MAX - Remove paint spray from screen and bodywork - steelghost

Have a read of this www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/decontaminating-p...l very helpful and thorough explanation of what clay is (and how to use it safely!) - main issue being if you drop it on the ground, you have to chuck it as there's no safe way to remove whatever grit will have stuck to it! Other than that it's very straightforward and highly effective :)

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Tue 29 Sep 2015 17:29
Ford S-MAX - Remove paint spray from screen and bodywork - Richard M

Thanks for that info. Very useful link. Looks like a busy weekend!!

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