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July 18, 2011 9:47 p.m. ea_sport Reader

Guys, long story short I got some overspray from Rustoleum spray paint on my montego blue '96 NA Miata. It's like a thin layer on the body of the car that I can feel with my finger .

So, obviously I need to get rid of it. I tried Meguiar clay bar and ultimate compound. It helped but not entirely or should I say not as well as I expected :(. Should I try a stronger compound? Any suggestion on what to use to get rid of the overspray without hurting the paint and the clearcoat? Has anyody tried the Purple Clay Kit (this one: http://www.chemicalguys.com/PURPLE_CLAY_BAR_p/cly_kit_1.htm) Thanks guys...
July 19, 2011 8:32 a.m. DaveEstey HalfDork

There are different strength clay bars, you may need a more aggressive one
July 19, 2011 9:25 a.m. foxtrapper SuperDork

In carefully selected areas, I'd be awful inclined to try some things like the Mr Clean Magic Eraser, Goo-gone, and the like.
July 19, 2011 10:25 a.m. ea_sport Reader

DaveEstey wrote:

There are different strength clay bars, you may need a more aggressive one

Do you have any suggestion for the stronger clay bar? Hopefully I don't have to resort to Mr Clean Magic Eraser :)
July 19, 2011 10:56 a.m. heyduard New Reader

Two choices from ADS. Megs aggressive clay and a Brand X purple bar.
July 19, 2011 7:42 p.m. wlkelley3 Dork

Rubbing compound, used lightly?
I've had success doing that.
July 19, 2011 10:05 p.m. ea_sport Reader

I'll try rubbing compound. I saw Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound at local Advance. Anyway, I was thinking (not a good thing when that happens)...I cleaned my hands from the paint with my wife's nail polish remover. Can I use nail polish remover on my Miata and not ruin the paint? I will probably try on a small spot and see what happens...
July 19, 2011 10:34 p.m. Feedyurhed HalfDork

You need to use a buffing wheel with an aggressive compound and pad. Be very careful not to burn the paint so keep it moving and moist. Oh ya and you need to post this question over in Autopia.org. Great detailing site that deals with questions like this.

And I wouldn't use nail polish remover on your paint. Notice the remover part of that name.