Tanning lotion havocs on paint
6/10/12, 09:10 AM
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Tanning lotion havocs on paint
I'm freaked out. On thursday i went out n put spray lotion on cuz it was so sunny. It was windy n it ended up spraying on one of the quarter panels. I washed it 2x by hand and once by car wash already with no success. I would like suggestions on how to get it off if u experienced this?? I may try a warm rag later tonight since it will be 90 here... gahhh.
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6/10/12, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ZipZap04
This is what it looks like..
6/10/12, 08:32 PM
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Even the car wash dude was teasing me a bit but thats what i get.
Ok i will try out the ideas. Looks like its still humid out so i may try the dish soap first. If thet wont work kmart had a clay bar i do that next then a full detail which i wanna get done anyhow. So humid here we lost power. Wasnt here tho.
Ok i will try out the ideas. Looks like its still humid out so i may try the dish soap first. If thet wont work kmart had a clay bar i do that next then a full detail which i wanna get done anyhow. So humid here we lost power. Wasnt here tho.
6/10/12, 08:42 PM
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You are in Jersey and use tanning spray 
Ok just had to lol
Anyway I would try the dawn idea or maybe some rubbing compound but the dawn should do the trick
Ok just had to lol
Anyway I would try the dawn idea or maybe some rubbing compound but the dawn should do the trick
6/11/12, 06:14 PM
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Pardon my "all caps shouting"...
DO NOT USE RUBBING COMPOUND BY HAND UNLESS YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE!
If you use too much pressure, you can significanly reduce or even go through the clearcoat, which will require repainting.
Go with the least aggressive method first. I would suggest wiping down the paint with IPA on a microfiber (isopropyl rubbing alcohol, not india pale ale).
If that doesn't work, try a dawn wash, followed by polishing and then rewaxing, as IPA and dawn will strip the paintwork of its wax or sealant
DO NOT USE RUBBING COMPOUND BY HAND UNLESS YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE!
If you use too much pressure, you can significanly reduce or even go through the clearcoat, which will require repainting.
Go with the least aggressive method first. I would suggest wiping down the paint with IPA on a microfiber (isopropyl rubbing alcohol, not india pale ale).
If that doesn't work, try a dawn wash, followed by polishing and then rewaxing, as IPA and dawn will strip the paintwork of its wax or sealant
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6/11/12, 10:00 PM
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Dang it. I used rubbing compound a few times, omg omg omg.... Nothing else worked tho But the lotion finally came off. I am scared NOW cuz it may have gone threw something cuz it became a whitey stuff in some areas. Aggh. Aggh. I didnt get to look since it got nasty out and it took me 3.5 hours to get this off the car finally. I wont sleeep nowwwww. Whoah as me.
My name is Mark not Mike even tho i come across that way. Btw i grew up not to far from the shore hse. I am so glad they are canceling that stupid show. The only ppl seems legit is Vinny and Paulie. They dont represent the state well, plz remember that.
I use spray lotion cuz i hate the rub.
My name is Mark not Mike even tho i come across that way. Btw i grew up not to far from the shore hse. I am so glad they are canceling that stupid show. The only ppl seems legit is Vinny and Paulie. They dont represent the state well, plz remember that.
I use spray lotion cuz i hate the rub.
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6/11/12, 10:10 PM
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Ive used rubbing compound hundreds of times, but i purchase the lightest abrasive,
Which compound did you buy? And on edges are usually areas to watch out for cutting through.
Use a Porter Cable and Maguires Swirl removal on area.
Hopefully as mentioned above you didnt cut through.
Which compound did you buy? And on edges are usually areas to watch out for cutting through.
Use a Porter Cable and Maguires Swirl removal on area.
Hopefully as mentioned above you didnt cut through.
6/12/12, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by DaGonz
Also known as rocks in a can...
6/14/12, 04:25 PM
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Well put on that ice polish n its looks like it took care of it but idk if it still got to the paint. I never new this black paint would be this much trouble to keep in tip top shape. I heard of the cleaning trouble but geez.
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