Goof Off to remove overspray?

[ctomas_30]

Does anyone have any experience with this stuff? I got some overspray on my fender while painting my trim with some Krylon Fusion, and the guy at Checker suggested trying Goof Off to remove it.

 

[ehall]

it'll work but be really careful with it cause it'll take the good paint too if you use too much or rub too hard

 

[ctomas_30]

Would trying a clay brick be less risky while still getting the job done? I've heard a lot of praise for them.

 

[ehall]

goof off will work just dont pound it

 

[steed76]

use clay bar.. i detail as a hobby to make money.. clay can be used for bugs, tar, tree sap. I removed yellow road paint from the side of a white ford explorer using a clay bar. took some work but the finished product showed 0 signs of yellow paint.

 

[VestaviaPirate]

Top Solved. A guy at one of these car wash/detailing places used it on my XJ... magical!

 

[vt98xj]

Clay bar and quick detailer! make sure to wax after.

 

[snail]

how bad is the overspray? for most instances of overspray ive had, ive just been able to use a damp sponge and elbow grease. a little soap for tougher parts

 

[5-90]

I've usually used the edge of a thin sheet of acrylic or polycarbonate to "scrape" the paint off (you'll still scuff the colour coat, but it's recoverable.)

You can also try a clay bar, or some polishing compound (make sure it's 'clearcoat safe' - it's a safe bet you have a clearcoat over your colour coat, if your colour coat is good enough to still care about.)

I don't like using solvents on colour coat - but I did work in a body shop (prep, strip, and sand) for a while, and I've seen some nasty solvents and what they can do to you...