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Nail Polish on Car, Calling all Paint Experts!
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12-22-2011, 10:33 PM | #1 |
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Nail Polish on Car, Calling all Paint Experts!
Woke up this morning and was about to head to work. I took a quick look around the car and I see these freaking bopper pink nail polish specks all over the passenger side of the car. I see a broken bottle on the ground, so I suspected someone dropping or throwing it on the floor.
I went ahead and called insurance since my deductible was only $100 and I couldn't just the specks off as they were all dried. Allstate adjuster wrote me a check for $3400 to cover the damage as it was all over the front bumper, fender, mirror, windshield, side windows, door, and quarter panel. I want to give it a try to see if there are remedies out there that can solve it before bringing it to a shop. The ones on the window should be much easier to get off, so I'm not worried much about that. I'm worried about the spots where its on paint and wanted to know what solution there are out there that can take this crap off. I did a quick google search and found either using clay bar or lacquer thinner would work, but I definitely want second opinions from e90post. Let me know opinions, comments, and suggestions especially if you have dealt with similar issues. |
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Wet sand and polish.
You could also try just washing your car and hope the nail polish comes off with the dirt. |
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12-23-2011, 02:42 AM | #8 |
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Firstly, "acetone" and "nail polish remover" are not synonyms. There are acetone-free nail polish removers.
Secondly, while acetone is indeed a strong solvent, its effect on fully cured clear coat is normally insignificant, assuming the exposure time is short. I used acetone on my car once or twice with no adverse consequences at all. Keep it away from plastics though. Thirdly, even if some nail polish remover (acetone or not) will haze your cured clearcoat, it is normally easily correctable by any fine automotive polishing compound. (Again, assuming the exposure time is short. Prolonged exposure can dissolve both the coat and the paint). In any case, if you decide some solvent, it is always a good idea to test it in inconspicuous place first. And, of course, the less solvent gets on your car's clear coat - the better. P.S. I'd take it to a good professional detailing shop. Last edited by AndreyT; 12-23-2011 at 02:59 AM.. |
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12-23-2011, 07:19 AM | #9 |
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Use nail polish remover or acetone and it will come right off, then just wash the area well to remove residue and any left over acetone, it will take it a long time on the paint to hurt it, follow up with a light polish if needed. Just make sure the turn the microfiber over lots or use a few of them to avoid scrubbing the areas and scratching the clear coat with bits of nail polish as they come off. On a glossy surface especially if it still has some wax on it, the nail polish will have very little grip on the surface and should come right off.
In the grand scheme of things, that is pretty easy and cheap to fix and will have no lasting damage on your car - lot's of worse things to deal with! Rob
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12-23-2011, 07:32 AM | #10 |
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12-23-2011, 08:00 AM | #11 |
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I'm assuming you don't the have skill set or the toolset to properly fix this. Therefore, a pro detailer's your best bet, and go as soon as possible.
If you do have the tools and skills, start off by washing the car. Then soak the spots with some 3M adhesive remover and gently work off the nail polish on both the paint and wheels. There will be some hazing on the paint from the adhesive remover and light marring from working it off. You can then clean it up with a finishing polish like Menzerna P085RD or 3M Ultrafine with an orbital or rotary buffer. Finish the job with a coat of wax or sealant. I've dealt with this on cars before. It's a slow process. PS - learn to parallel park |
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12-23-2011, 09:12 AM | #12 |
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id use the check and get that rim replaced bro it looks like crap. then some nailpolish remover watered down if you're concerned. I saw good advice up above to test on an inconspicuous place first.
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12-23-2011, 09:44 AM | #15 |
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You got $3400 bucks to fix this. A Pro Detailer should be able to get that off and fully detail your car for about a grand. I'd take this opportunity to get the car detailed and get that curb rash fixed.
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12-23-2011, 10:54 AM | #16 |
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$3400?! No wonder my insurance is so expensive...
Compound and rotary buffer is a GREAT way to add swirl marks to your paint. If that is what you are after, GO FOR IT. If not, take it to a pro detailing shop and have them remove it WITHOUT friction. That nail polish can be removed chemically, without harming your clear coat. |
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WOW i thought my GF was bad curbs you def won hahaha Use the rest of the money to get some new wheels with a rubber strip around the edge |
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12-23-2011, 11:44 AM | #18 |
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No kidding...makes me want to fire Allstate!
Who takes one look at it and decides $3400 is the right number? If it comes off and a good detail takes care of it, it's about $2500 too much. If almost the whole car has to be resprayed it's not even close to being enough. |
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12-23-2011, 11:48 AM | #19 |
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12-23-2011, 01:57 PM | #21 |
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Some 80 grit sand paper will take it right off if picking it off doesn't work.
All joking aside, the nail polish remover will work just fine but don't let it sit on there too long. If you aren't comfortable with the small risk, you could always try goof off with the information I found on their website. Goof off will not hurt your paint. http://www.goofoffstainremover.com/w...-stains-spills |
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