jblack1036 Posted October 2, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 2, 2008 Hey all, I'm just getting back from Iraq and wanted to get the scoot out for a spin and knock the cob webs out of the exhaust. Well, lets just say when I opened the garage door I was not happy with what I found. Seems my boy decided to spray paint his dirt bike while I was gone. He took a can of white spray paint and commenced to spraying without taking any precaution to my bike sitting beside it. Needless to say, My bike has little specks of white all over it. The seats, the chrome, the bags....OH BOY......I'm really not happy with him. So instead of riding, I'm trying to find away to rub the white dots out without ruining the paint. Do any of you on this wonderfull site have any suggestions. Jim:bang head: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted October 2, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 2, 2008 Rubbing Alcohol and elbow grease might do it. If you are lucky, there was a layer of dust on your scoot before it was painted and a lot of it will be trapped on it rather than your finish... Chrome cleaner will clean up the chrome ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithR Posted October 2, 2008 Share #3 Posted October 2, 2008 I have used Turtle Wax Ice Clay Bar but not to remove paint over spray. This is info from their site Good Luck Keith Product Benefits Easily removes minor scratches, swirls marks, tree sap, paint overspray and embedded dirt and stains that ordinary detailing clays leave behind. Creates smooth as glass finish on all paintwork, fiberglass and metal surfaces. Does not contain harsh abrasives that can scratch or scuff your finish. SKUs T-466 16 oz. http://www.turtlewax.com/img/products/pd_ice_liquidclaybar.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted October 2, 2008 Share #4 Posted October 2, 2008 Hey all, I'm just getting back from Iraq and wanted to get the scoot out for a spin and knock the cob webs out of the exhaust. Well, lets just say when I opened the garage door I was not happy with what I found. Seems my boy decided to spray paint his dirt bike while I was gone. He took a can of white spray paint and commenced to spraying without taking any precaution to my bike sitting beside it. Needless to say, My bike has little specks of white all over it. The seats, the chrome, the bags....OH BOY......I'm really not happy with him. So instead of riding, I'm trying to find away to rub the white dots out without ruining the paint. Do any of you on this wonderfull site have any suggestions. Jim:bang head: I am not a paint guy, just a car guy from way back and Ive used a clay bar that you buy at any automotive store. Ive used it to clean off tar, tree sap and lots of other stuff, so i think it will work with tiny droplets of paint too. Sposed to be safe for all paints, but better wait for the paint guys to chime in here. (I did use it to clean small droplets of paint off my scoots front fender after i bought the bike, and it worked fine on my 85 1st gen.) Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANJ Posted October 2, 2008 Share #5 Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) adding more infoHey all, I'm just getting back from Iraq and wanted to get the scoot out for a spin and knock the cob webs out of the exhaust. Well, lets just say when I opened the garage door I was not happy with what I found. Seems my boy decided to spray paint his dirt bike while I was gone. He took a can of white spray paint and commenced to spraying without taking any precaution to my bike sitting beside it. Needless to say, My bike has little specks of white all over it. The seats, the chrome, the bags....OH BOY......I'm really not happy with him. So instead of riding, I'm trying to find away to rub the white dots out without ruining the paint. Do any of you on this wonderfull site have any suggestions. Jim:bang head: Do you know what kind of paint was in the can ie: enamel, lacquer, urethane? If it was cheap enamel and you catch it soon enough, you might try a commercial wax and grease remover available at auto body supply stores. Edited October 2, 2008 by DANJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted October 2, 2008 Share #6 Posted October 2, 2008 Nothing to add to this except that I think maybe the son should be the one using the elbow grease to get it off. Since he's the reason it's on there. Unless he moved before you came home without a forwarding address. Good luck. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch Posted October 2, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 2, 2008 Sounds to me like a good reason to buy an new bike; kind of a coming home present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted October 2, 2008 Share #8 Posted October 2, 2008 Welcome back, and Thanks for your service, having overspray all over your bike is a bummer, but you made it back in one piece and I am sure your son is glad to see ya, now alittle father/son bonding with a rag and some mineral spirits. Good Luck, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted October 2, 2008 Share #9 Posted October 2, 2008 Lacquer thinner will wipe it right off do not use the thinner on clear plastic pieces. You will need to re wax it afterward because the thinner will remove the wax as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrood Posted October 2, 2008 Share #10 Posted October 2, 2008 It DOES depend on what type of paint but tend to agree with Redneck and Mini-Muffin... Paint thinner used very sparingly on a clean rag in your son's hand. Also works on chrome. Have you considered repainting... your boy's bike? Pink comes to mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad-venture-us Posted October 2, 2008 Share #11 Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks for your service!! Glad you made it back in one piece. Be very carefull using lacquer thinner, It WILL eat your paint!! It is very aggressive to all paints. If you are going to use it on cleaning off the overspray, damp clean rag only. It will not hurt the chrome, but do NOT use it on plastic!! Spray can paint is usually enamel base. A damp lacquer rag should work, but be very carful. Hopefully you had some wax on the paint. If you did, it should come off. You might have to use some pollishing compound on the paint after you are done. The pollishing compound should bring the shine back. When you are happy with the shine, rewax. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted October 2, 2008 Share #12 Posted October 2, 2008 I have used clay bar to get rid of paint overspray. I would be careful using lacquer thinner. I have seen it remove paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggler Posted October 2, 2008 Share #13 Posted October 2, 2008 When I bought my 99 RSV it had custom painted images on the tank and trunk lid. The dealer used easy-off oven cleaner to remove the custom paint without hurting the clear coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted October 3, 2008 Share #14 Posted October 3, 2008 If you do end up with some rough spots, use corn starch to put back an awesome shine,,,,,,,careful though, you might have to do the whole bike to get it to all look so nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted October 3, 2008 Share #15 Posted October 3, 2008 Years ago when I was working at Texas Utilities, some contractors got over spray on a lot of our cars in the parking lot. The company brought in an auto detailing company who specialized in some things to clean them all up. They washed the cars well, used a razor blade to carefully remove most of the overspray and then a clay bar to get the rest. They then waxed the cars. They turned out beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM8560 Posted October 3, 2008 Share #16 Posted October 3, 2008 Try some scetone on the vinyl ive gotton off some bad stains at work with it. how long has the paint been in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM8560 Posted October 3, 2008 Share #17 Posted October 3, 2008 Years ago when I was working at Texas Utilities, some contractors got over spray on a lot of our cars in the parking lot. The company brought in an auto detailing company who specialized in some things to clean them all up. They washed the cars well, used a razor blade to carefully remove most of the overspray and then a clay bar to get the rest. They then waxed the cars. They turned out beautiful. Funny years ago i used to paint commersial building and have been there also with cars. on time we had a hose burst in a airlss sprayer white Latex (luckily) went all over this nice red BMW and the owner was sittign in the car on his phone. He never even got out of the car while i hosed oss the latex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Ghost Posted October 3, 2008 Share #18 Posted October 3, 2008 I don't know anything about the paint removal issue, but Welcome Home Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted October 3, 2008 Share #19 Posted October 3, 2008 When I bought my 99 RSV it had custom painted images on the tank and trunk lid. The dealer used easy-off oven cleaner to remove the custom paint without hurting the clear coat. I have watched pinstrippers use easy off to take old pinstrips and murals off of bikes and not hurt the paint. The bike owners were nervous though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmocycle Posted October 3, 2008 Share #20 Posted October 3, 2008 first i would wash it with a good car wash soap, if overspray is still there, after drying, then use a lite coat of wd-40 and let sit for about half hour. then with a soft rag rub down the bike with the wd-40. if any is left use others suggestion. i have worked with lacquer thinner and it will tarnish your paint or give your a wrinkle effect on your bike. lac. thinner will dull chrome some if left on long. eat plastic up. also white's bleach-all for cleaning whitewall will dull chrome and plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted October 3, 2008 Share #21 Posted October 3, 2008 You dont have to clean off the overspray, you just have to supervise!!!!!!! I would say on a Friday or Saturday evening would be the best time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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