Horrorshow Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 I have a couple small overspray issues on my next build, any tips for removing them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 (edited) 5 hours ago, Horrorshow said: I have a couple small overspray issues on my next build, any tips for removing them? I use a Q tip or fold up the corner of a paper towel with very little paint thinner (for enamel paint) on it then lightly rub the over spray off. then clear coat. Edited June 24 by yh70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 2 hours ago, Horrorshow said: I have a couple small overspray issues on my next build, any tips for removing them? Your picture is a bit blurry, but I don’t see any overspray? Are you referring to these spots where maybe the paint leaked under the masking tape? If so, I have used a sharp hobby knife to very very lightly scrape it off. A fine sanding stick may work too with a delicate touch. If it is in fact overspray, then maybe a wet sanding and then polishing would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshow Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 3 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: Your picture is a bit blurry, but I don’t see any overspray? Are you referring to these spots where maybe the paint leaked under the masking tape? If so, I have used a sharp hobby knife to very very lightly scrape it off. A fine sanding stick may work too with a delicate touch. If it is in fact overspray, then maybe a wet sanding and then polishing would work. Sorry for the confusion. It’s the two black marks beneath the arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
av405 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Try yh70's idea, but try to use a pointed q-tip or something with a pointed tip. Use just a bit of thinner and don't apply too much pressure. If that goes through the blue paint, then just lightly sand the area with something like 1000 grit and give it a quick pass or two with the blue paint (with the pillars masked, of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 I would try to stay away from any solvents. Any amount of solvent on a paint job would make me a little nervous. My suggestion would be to sand it off with a very fine sanding pad, typically used for polishing. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 have you tried a cutting compound like t-cut on a q tip. you'd have to wash it after but it should take it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Stock car... slap a decal over it.... seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 I have used full strength Simple Green on a Q-tip to remove overspray with good results. Be sure to clean the area thoroughly before applying anymore paint/clear, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 I would use a sanding pad 1000 or higher then wax.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 A little rub with some polishing compound [Tamiya for example] will take that right off. I do it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshow Posted July 2 Author Share Posted July 2 Thanks for the tips everyone, I ended up using 1200 grit paper and lightly sanded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Mask it off. Use a Q-Tip and paste cleaner car wax and buff it away. I've done this on a larger scale on full sized vehicle paint oopses it works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 I thank Everyone for the Tips, as well. I have run into this myself, and been stumped on how to fix. No More Purple Pond.... Thank You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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