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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Default Gunk WONT COME OFF my car =/

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I park in a garage, and the paint (?) I really dont know what it is, dropped on my car. I can carefully scrub it off with my nail but that might cause little scratches that imma need to buff out, but that will take a long time since its 3 different streaks. I tried using Goo Gone, and it doesnt work and neither does alcohol pads. Anyone have a product in mind that will take this off?

EDIT: Its not fresh paint that dripped on my car if thats what it sounded like, honestly I think water from the ceiling dripped and the old crusted/chipping paint just dropped down with it.


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I tried using Meguirs clay bar today, and it didnt work still. Ive used everything from goo gone to now clay bar, and this gunk still wont come off my car. And I cant scratch it off cause it would be really difficult and owuld scratch up my car. Any other ideas?
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Mr. Clean magic Eraser and warm water
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Hmm Ill try that, where could you even buy this? It sounds so common but I dont know where to get it? CVS? Lol or like a staples or something?
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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try Wal-Mart, they have those Mr. Clean Magic Erasers all day, every day.
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Oh man I dont have a Walmart within a 100 mile radius of me.
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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WHAT^^^^^impossible lol....
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Im in the Bronx, go figure lol.
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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Check your local auto parts store and see what they advise for you to use. If its a water based paint you'll be ok but if its oil based you are in for a serious headache.
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Yeah, check CVS, grocery store, pretty much anywhere that carries cleaning supplies should have it. it would be by the sponges, windex, etc.
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clay bar!!!

i don't think you should use anything else..
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
clay bar!!!

i don't think you should use anything else..
Id second that.. Also try tutrle wax bug and tar remover. I had tape that dried and lef t ____ on my hood and it worked great.
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Beantowntc
WHAT^^^^^impossible lol....
seriously!
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by digndoug
Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
clay bar!!!

i don't think you should use anything else..
Id second that.. Also try tutrle wax bug and tar remover. I had tape that dried and lef t poop on my hood and it worked great.
I use Rain-X bug and tar remover and it works good too, that might work for the OP as well.
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Magic eraser on paint?! Are you serious? Clay bar with water or some type of quick detailer. Works wonders.
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 10PieceNuggets
Oh man I dont have a Walmart within a 100 mile radius of me.
Originally Posted by Beantowntc
WHAT^^^^^impossible lol....
That is impossible! I live 20 miles away from you and I have one 11 miles from me.....
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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Mr Clean Magic Eraser did not work =/

Gonna try to clay bar tomorrow.
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i wouldn't have even tried the magic eraser in the first place...

geeez...
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Edited again.
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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Can try using Rubbing Compound but make sure you dont go crazy with it since it will remove your paint, just wax after use....
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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What kind of paint was it? oil latex?

alcohol pads and Mr Clean's magic eraser should never touch your car's paint.

try using Bug and tar remover and rubbing compound if that does not work. If neither works then bring it to a detail shop and have em go at it.



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