Paint on Paint

GUNN IT · 11-14-2011, 10:42 AM

So, you guys are going to laugh out crazy, and yes I do deserve being laughed on... But None the less, I need help.
The strip on the roof on my E90 where the attachment for the rack goes, had faded. So what I did is that I took the painters tape and masked off the surrounding area of that roof strip, and had news papers covering the roof and the surounding area of the strip. I started spray painting that strip black... I waited for it to dry, when I took all the tape and news paper off (which was also taped) I realized I had like 2" area at two spots open (which by mistake I didn't tape). Now I have little spots of black paint on the roof. Its good that my car is Sprakling Graphite, so you can't really see it, but it's there. My question... How do I take it out? I tried to scrub it off (not too hard) with cleaning products, but it's not coming off.
So, along with the critizism and laughing, if you can also help me out with some real solution, that'll really help me.
Thank you again, and yes if I were you I'd curse and laugh at myself too.

Healey3000 · 11-14-2011, 11:03 AM

What type of paint did you use? The chemistry of the product is important to know.

NiVeDh · 11-14-2011, 11:10 AM

Try using detailing clay. It's very good at removing overspray.

Alipne335 · 11-14-2011, 11:10 AM

If you used just everyday black spray paint, you should be able to just wipe the overspray away with some sort of mild solvent. Alcohol, lacquer thinner, 3M adhesive remover, something of that nature. You might also try a claybar.
Hope this helps some!

Envious Eric · 11-14-2011, 07:13 PM

just clay it, comes off super easy.
tarminator might work as well if its not bonded

Brentster · 11-14-2011, 11:19 PM

Just an fyi - those roof rails pop off with a flat screw driver covered in a cloth in about 90 seconds.

Regarding the overspray, Claymagic's red medium clay will take care of it. I removed an entire front hood's worth on a Mercedes SL the other day using the stuff.

AlpineE90335i · 11-15-2011, 07:38 AM

lacquer thinner will take it out. Without harming the paint.

AlpineE90335i · 11-15-2011, 07:39 AM

dont leave it on too long tho. Believe me dont waste your time on clay.

AlpineE90335i · 11-15-2011, 07:40 AM

get it quick.

GUNN IT · 11-15-2011, 07:48 AM

Thank you guys, I'm going to clay it tonight.

11-14-2011, 10:42 AM	#1
GUNN IT Private First Class 32 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sedan E90 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carteret, NJ iTrader: (0)	Paint on Paint So, you guys are going to laugh out crazy, and yes I do deserve being laughed on... But None the less, I need help. The strip on the roof on my E90 where the attachment for the rack goes, had faded. So what I did is that I took the painters tape and masked off the surrounding area of that roof strip, and had news papers covering the roof and the surounding area of the strip. I started spray painting that strip black... I waited for it to dry, when I took all the tape and news paper off (which was also taped) I realized I had like 2" area at two spots open (which by mistake I didn't tape). Now I have little spots of black paint on the roof. Its good that my car is Sprakling Graphite, so you can't really see it, but it's there. My question... How do I take it out? I tried to scrub it off (not too hard) with cleaning products, but it's not coming off. So, along with the critizism and laughing, if you can also help me out with some real solution, that'll really help me. Thank you again, and yes if I were you I'd curse and laugh at myself too. __________________
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11-14-2011, 11:03 AM	#2
Healey3000 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2008 328i, with 3 pedals Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, USA iTrader: (0)	What type of paint did you use? The chemistry of the product is important to know.
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11-14-2011, 11:10 AM	#3
NiVeDh Major General 422 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	Try using detailing clay. It's very good at removing overspray.
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11-14-2011, 11:10 AM	#4
Alipne335 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 335is Cabrio Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Newport News, VA iTrader: (0)	If you used just everyday black spray paint, you should be able to just wipe the overspray away with some sort of mild solvent. Alcohol, lacquer thinner, 3M adhesive remover, something of that nature. You might also try a claybar. Hope this helps some! __________________ 335is Cab Alpine White / Saddle Brown Gone: 09 335d Jet Black / Creme Beige /10 Lexus IS350C Matador Red / Alabaster 04 M3 cab Carbon Black / Cinnamon / 08 Lexus IS-F Mercury Metallic / Ebony 07 M5 Silverstone II / Black
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11-14-2011, 07:13 PM	#5
Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	just clay it, comes off super easy. tarminator might work as well if its not bonded
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11-14-2011, 11:19 PM	#6
Brentster Banned 37 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 (his) 2011 e90 (hers) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX (Galleria) iTrader: (2)	Just an fyi - those roof rails pop off with a flat screw driver covered in a cloth in about 90 seconds. Regarding the overspray, Claymagic's red medium clay will take care of it. I removed an entire front hood's worth on a Mercedes SL the other day using the stuff.
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11-15-2011, 07:38 AM	#7
AlpineE90335i Lieutenant 25 Rep 424 Posts Drives: Tiag E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E90 [1.00] 1998 Jeep Cherokee ... [0.00] 1990 E30 M3 Sold [0.00] 1995 BMW M3 Sold [0.00]	lacquer thinner will take it out. Without harming the paint.
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11-15-2011, 07:39 AM	#8
AlpineE90335i Lieutenant 25 Rep 424 Posts Drives: Tiag E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E90 [1.00] 1998 Jeep Cherokee ... [0.00] 1990 E30 M3 Sold [0.00] 1995 BMW M3 Sold [0.00]	dont leave it on too long tho. Believe me dont waste your time on clay.
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11-15-2011, 07:40 AM	#9
AlpineE90335i Lieutenant 25 Rep 424 Posts Drives: Tiag E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E90 [1.00] 1998 Jeep Cherokee ... [0.00] 1990 E30 M3 Sold [0.00] 1995 BMW M3 Sold [0.00]	get it quick.
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11-15-2011, 07:48 AM	#10
GUNN IT Private First Class 32 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sedan E90 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carteret, NJ iTrader: (0)	Thank you guys, I'm going to clay it tonight. __________________
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