Cleaning Emulsion From Car

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Cleaning Emulsion From Car

Post by ShaneyB » Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:51 pm

All,
In my companies infinate wisdom they decided to paint the front of our building white. No problem you think?

Painter up ladder + White emulsion + wind + car park = ANGER! :evil:

I have tiny spots (barely noticable) of white emulsion (on a black car) that I need removed. The only advice I've been given is to use very hot soapy water on each spot and it should come off, being water based.

Anyone got any other ideas for removing this?
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RE: Cleaning Emulsion From Car

Post by TopBear » Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:12 pm

Shouldnt be a real problem, if its emulsion its water based, so some gentle rubbing with a soft cloth should remove it.

No more difficult that say tar spots on the doors.
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RE: Cleaning Emulsion From Car

Post by ShaneyB » Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:27 pm

I'll give it a crack at the weekend.

Cheers
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2017 C7 Nardo RS6 Performance


Gone:
C43 AMG Coupe
Black E92 M3
Daytona B7 RS4 Saloon
B6 S4 Saloon Tip
B5 S4 Avant
8L S3
Lexus IS 200
Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 lsi
Vauxhall Astra 1.6l
Fiat Uno Turbo
Fiat 127 Sport
Ford Cortina MK5
Opel Kadett

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RE: Cleaning Emulsion From Car

Post by SJS » Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:20 pm

If that doesnt work, pick up a meguiars clay bar from halfrauds. That will take it off no worries, just remember to use lots of lubricant spray.
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RE: Cleaning Emulsion From Car

Post by ShaneyB » Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:23 pm

Cheers,
Sorry for my ignorance but what lube spray would you recommend?
Shane

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2017 C7 Nardo RS6 Performance


Gone:
C43 AMG Coupe
Black E92 M3
Daytona B7 RS4 Saloon
B6 S4 Saloon Tip
B5 S4 Avant
8L S3
Lexus IS 200
Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 lsi
Vauxhall Astra 1.6l
Fiat Uno Turbo
Fiat 127 Sport
Ford Cortina MK5
Opel Kadett

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