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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.

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    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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    I will echo corey's comment.
    Better to get a pro to polish it off, shouldn't be too pricey.

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

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    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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    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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    My saving grace is definitely the wax. It definitely prevented it from sticking and made it easy for me to remove


    Quote 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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