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      08-29-2024, 07:27 PM   #1
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Help Needed Please - black on white paint!

Hi-looking for paint help. 2021 x3 M40 in white. Washed it today and this black won’t come off. I used a clear coat safe sponge also, scrubbed pretty hard and no luck. I obviously drove through something, it’s all around but this is the worst. Please help with recommendations!
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      08-29-2024, 07:32 PM   #2
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You need Tar remover.

Gyeon is pretty good.

https://gyeonusa.com/products/q-m-ta...eYbthlfazH4ij0
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Yep, was thinking the same, some sort of tar remover would be my next step. That's likely what it is. If that doesn't work, report back and folks can recommend a next step, some other chemicals to try - IPA (isopropyl alcohol) might be one and should be safe if you have it around the house.
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You might try a little gasoline, kerosene or mineral spirits. Be sure to wash it well ASAP.
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You might try a little gasoline, kerosene or mineral spirits. Be sure to wash it well ASAP.
Yup or diesel
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Goof off will take it off.
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      08-29-2024, 10:41 PM   #7
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clay bar.
Agreed.
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Yes, clay bar or magic eraser or even some denatured alcohol. We use it to clean paint off of ophthalmic lenses in my office.
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No Magic Eraser for me - can mar the clear coat. I can think of few instances to use them around my cars.
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Thank you all for the replies! To follow up, I ordered the bottle from Gyeon and it worked amazing! Left it on for one min and it all wiped right off, pretty awesome stuff!
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Thank you all for the replies! To follow up, I ordered the bottle from Gyeon and it worked amazing! Left it on for one min and it all wiped right off, pretty awesome stuff!
Butter or margarine
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