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  • URGENT help needed: Paint accident

    Hey guys. Was using some touchup paint on sunday on the bonnet and some other areas and today noticed that I had dropped some paint onto my passenger door. Didn't notice it til today when at the supermarket. It's obviously dry now and need advice on how to repair it. Here's a pic of it.

    Last edited by Boon; 10-05-2011, 03:21 PM.

  • #2
    Hmm... the only methods I can think of will also start removing the clear coat. I'd be personally taking the car to a professional detailer and having them carefully machine polish the paint off.

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    • #3
      I will echo corey's comment.
      Better to get a pro to polish it off, shouldn't be too pricey.
      My Tiguan TSI APR Stg2 + RPF1's

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      • #4
        Any recommendations for a detailer on the north side of brisbane?

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        • #5
          Good news guys. Had a quick look again and used some liquid cut and polish and it all come off! The touchup paint actually came off as a film rather than needing to 'cut' it off. Phew. Paint looks as good as new now! Was about to call a detailer and found scrubs detailing which are pretty cheap so might use them in future for general work.

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          • #6
            buffing it off with a machine will also be buffing the good paint around it back to nothing.

            best thing is what you have done.
            hopefully the paint underneath was protected in a wax or polish... even if it was put on months ago it will prevent the paint from sticking properly.

            Another thing is to use a clay bar. smash repairers use it to remove overspray.
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            • #7
              My saving grace is definitely the wax. It definitely prevented it from sticking and made it easy for me to remove


              Originally posted by Gigitt View Post
              buffing it off with a machine will also be buffing the good paint around it back to nothing.

              best thing is what you have done.
              hopefully the paint underneath was protected in a wax or polish... even if it was put on months ago it will prevent the paint from sticking properly.

              Another thing is to use a clay bar. smash repairers use it to remove overspray.

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