tayr Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 (edited) Hi all Took the hideous veilside skirts off and it’s caked with grime underneath I’ve got the top of the sills being resprayed where it has rubbed the paint off. Is it just worth getting the side of the sills done at the same time? I’ve tried soap, cutting compound other various things. I did try a very small patch with meth spirits, although it took most off, I could tell rubbing anymore would take the paint off Edited May 11, 2019 by tayr (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 I'd try something like Autosmart G101 https://autosmart.co.uk/products/multi-101-cg10214d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 If they are painting inside the sills you may as well have the lower outers done. As mine has this staining on one sode to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 If they are painting inside the sills you may as well have the lower outers done. As mine has this staining on one sode to. Yeh i think thats what i'll do - just a pain lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Engine degreaser is your friend here! Get a glue and tar remover, and an iron fallout remover too. Spray the degreaser and then agitate with a brush or microfiber, and then rinse. Repeat the process for the Fallout remover and then glue and tar remover. If theres any remnants left get a bit of clay bar to it (remember to keep it lubricated) that'll sort it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaz2010 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Clay bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Bilt Hamber Clay bar. Best weapon in a detailers box of tricks, literally lifts all unseen and seen contaminants from paintwork when used carefully and properly. Make sure it's only ever used after a proper decontamination process though or you run the risk of dragging larger contaminants through the paint rather than lifting the smaller ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 Thanks for all the tips guys - i did try a clay bar before but it did nothing. In the end the suggestion of using bug and tar remover worked perfectly - got a brush and agitated it in. Got 90% of the muck off, still needs to be painted but at least it's not embarrassing to roll around in now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Looks loads better man! Glad it worked for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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