[A.D.S]

Hey guys, this week while driving I apparently drove over fresh paint laid down on the road and got it splattered inside my wheel wells (front and back) on the driver's side. There are a few drops on the tire walls and the bumper too.

So the question is, what do i use to get it off safely from the bumper, tire and most importantly from inside the wheel wells??

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[acutee]

I would say the easiest way is to carefully use a black flat spray paint to cover it. You won't be able to get it off, out of the fiber felt material with cleaning. On the paint, you will need to use some paint cleaning and waxing.

 

[RickBlaine]

Is it latex paint? Oil-based paint? The stuff one construction worker uses to make lane cross walk lines while 10 other guys stand around and shoot the breeze?

 

[Metal Metalic]

Wha? Nobody into plasti-dip? Strip it it with Jasco and rubber gloves, then then wipe down with a wet sponge bob. Takes 10 minutes.

 

[ethan2014]

You can try paint thinner. It should be safe on the car's paint because of the clear coat but use a microfiber towel.

 

[Deepo11]

I'd recommend reaching out to detailing shop. They can give you cost, at minimum tell you what they are going to do to remove. After they, you can get done by them or do it yourself based on their explanation. I'm sure they've seen something like this before


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[A.D.S]

Is it latex paint? Oil-based paint? The stuff one construction worker uses to make lane cross walk lines while 10 other guys stand around and shoot the breeze?

I'm fairly certain it's the paint used for marking the lanes, because i saw a sign on the road that i crossed, saying "painting in progress", with an area of the road closed. I'm guessing that's where i got it from.

Never in my wildest dreams would i have thought they would have been careless enough to have painted anywhere outside the enclosed area!!!

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You can try paint thinner. It should be safe on the car's paint because of the clear coat but use a microfiber towel.

I was actually thinking of using paint thinner inside the wheel wells, and claying the paint.

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Wha? Nobody into plasti-dip? Strip it it with Jasco and rubber gloves, then then wipe down with a wet sponge bob. Takes 10 minutes.

Nope, never done that. I'll try researching a bit on it....

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[rexgo]

I wonder if the wheel wells will just turn almost black by themselves?...

 

[14v6]

The wheel wells aren't plastic they are some sort of felt material to help with sound reduction. It may just get dirtied over and wear off. There is a video of someone using Goof Off on the wheel well plastic. I've used a clay bar to remove overspray on the paint with great results. Years ago, I had luck with good old WD-40. Unless someone really knows, I would start with the mild stuff and work your way up.

 

[MrRangerZr1]

Try Wd-40! Soak it for a few mins and power wash it off.

 

[Accord2014LX]

Most strong tire cleaners and a stiff bristle brush will remove the paint. It's not as big an issue as you think.

 

[ejsixfive86]

Have you tried just washing it off yet with a high pressure wash like one at a self serve car wash?

 

[A.D.S]

Have you tried just washing it off yet with a high pressure wash like one at a self serve car wash?

That's the first thing i did.... It's stubborn!

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Most strong tire cleaners and a stiff bristle brush will remove the paint. It's not as big an issue as you think.

Tried that too .... Gonna try a paint thinner now

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[BLCKFLSH]

When all else has failed I have had results with Lacquer thinner. I would only use the thinner on the wheel wells, and try clay bar on the painted surfaces. Of course you will have to re-wax the paint afterwards. Good luck

 

[ltxi]

Satin black Krylon

 

[MrRangerZr1]

Satin black Krylon

Try to remove it first. If all fail then you can cover up the damage.

 

[RickBlaine]

Those tiger stripes will make good camouflage should the Russians invade Canada in wintertime. Ever see Red Dawn? Others will be caught and dealt with, but you can drive around in style!

Wolverines!

 

[ltxi]

Try to remove it first. If all fail then you can cover up the damage.

Yeppers. If it doesn't come off with a good soap and water scrubbing, it ain't gonna come fall off loose and a coat of Krylon takes care of the problem. Been part of my regular spring cleaning/detailing routine for decades, now.

 

[2006accord4]

I've got the same problem on my 7th gen. Don't know how it got there. Hasn't gone away on its own after a weeks drive. Too busy to mess with it.

 

[Das Chicken]

The stuff one construction worker uses to make lane cross walk lines while 10 other guys stand around and shoot the breeze?

YES!!!! I'm not the only one who notices that! :grin