How to Remove Overspray From Automotive Paint

A perfect paint job on a car can be seemingly ruined by overspray landing on the surface. Overspray is small drops of paint that have landed on a surface that it was not intended. This means that the drops are not smooth or even, but are protruding from the surface and can be felt and seen. Overspray can ruin a nice paint job on a car. So, remove overspray from automotive paint and get your car looking like new again.

Things You'll Need

• 1200-grit sand paper
• Water
• Liquid buffing compound
• Buffer
• Automotive glaze
• Cotton towel

Instructions

1. Park the car in the shade or inside the garage. Direct sunlight heats the surface of the car and will hamper the process.

2. Use 1200-grit sand paper and water to sand the overspray away. Keep the sand paper wet for the entire process so that buildup doesn't scratch the paint. Sand lightly so that the sand paper doesn't go through the clear coat on the car.

3. Rinse the area to remove any residue from sanding. Allow the car to dry.

4. Apply liquid compound to a buffing pad and buff the car using an orbital buffer. Buff lightly over all of the sanded areas to bring the shine back to the surface.

5. Finish by applying a protective glaze with a cotton towel. Use circular motions to apply and then remove the glaze after it dries.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't sand too hard or the paper will go through the clear coat of the paint, which will have to be repainted.