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Sometimes I'll take a job like this just as a challenge. The damage is already done, but with every question I asked about this 'body shop' the answers puzzled me more and more. Apparently it was the son of a body shop owner, doing a 'side job'. He didn't prep anything. Didn't tape...

Remember me? So after countless tests and I finally settled with the product Mr. Phillips suggested. Which was : Total process took 9 hours for all wheels and also cleaning the brake calipers. Removed all the rims, and gave them a healthy spraying. Let it dwell for about 45 mins, then...

I'm a big fan of M205 and a meguiars polishing pad as a combo for light correction. Be sure to use the KB method. If you're not familiar with that apprach, just search KB method or watch Scottwax (my idol) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s51LHJrXAK4]YouTube - DA polishing-KB...

Hi Forrest - it's still on pretty good. the blotchy is the result of a crap paint job, and then them trying to strip it off with a solvent. I think I'll try a power washer first, thanks for the suggestion.

Hi Mike - appreciate the response. The goal is just to remove the black. Is there a sweet spot (5 mins sit time) where the solvent won't remove the factory clear coat? I did a few test spots, with paint thinner, gas, kerosene. I even tried to wet-sand with 3000 grit to see if that...

Does anyone have experience with something like this? A friend had a really bad bodyshop spray their wheels black. Botched it really badly. Now we're trying to strip it off. Tried Gas, Kerosine, Paint Thinner. It works, but takes forever. I've read people trying Aircraft Paint Remover...

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Hi Mr. Phillips - honored to get a reply from you. Thanks for your feedback. Yes after removal I'm going to do a full compound with M105 and M205...etc. I'm a rotary nerd.

Re: Really Really Really bad tar - advice, help? Yes, I a convert from Autopia. This site is much better ! Thanks for the advice !

Kinda...but you have the gender wrong....:laughing: oops I spilled the beans

Drove down a "freshly oiled" street. It must have been wet like a rainy street. wow. At what point will the mineral spirits take off the clear coat though?

I don't know where to start. From door handles all the way down to the rocker panels. Luckily it's a black car. But this is THICK. I've read Kerosene or diesel fuel. Any advise? Owner tried some foam tar remover, didn't really help. Not sure if I want to take this one on, but it's a...