SteveW Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Snowfoam Then some pics in the sun: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 What, no pics of the clean '2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Did you not fancy cleaning the skirts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 What, no pics of the clean '2? Ha ha no he wested as soon as he had been cleaned Did you not fancy cleaning the skirts? Unfortunately its a mixture of chipped paint and white emulsion......I was following a lorry that was dropping paint a few years ago late one night and I didn't know . I've tried everything and it won't come off....... will be getting new side skirts soon, hence why I've never bothered getting them repainted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Clay will get the emulsion off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Clay will get the emulsion off. Thanks for the suggestion mate, unfortunately I've already tried it and it won't budge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Next alternative is to drape wet towels on affected area for about two hours. This could prove difficult as the paint is on the underside but if you can find a way to make the area wet/damp the emulsion will be easier to get off. I detailed a mates focus which was covered in emulsion spots, took me 4 hours to clay off. It was a bitch. Like you say if changing the skirts, that'll be the easy solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMR Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 It will, clay will remove even the most caked on tar so will remove emulsion on top of laquer. Just don't be scared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hmmmm maybe I just didn't go at it for long enough. I was getting annoyed because it didn;t look to be making any difference and after half an hour I sacked it off as a bad job...... Might try it out when I have a free day again. I'll also try to think of some way to make it damp first as suggested. Thanks chaps. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter10 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 If it is latex emulsion it should come off with some elbow grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveparkin Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 If I get any emulsion on light switches etc. (or on the oil-based paint on woodwork for that matter) at home, Meths brings it straight off. Be careful with the paint on your car mind; I would test on a small hidden area that it doesn't damage the lacquer. It will also strip off any wax you've got on there...................... ..................if meths doesn't shift it, its probably not emulsion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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