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Paint on matt plastic trim

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:41 am
by ultimatelightweight
Hi Forum,
Wife's Qasjqai has unfortunately driven through a puddle of bright pink paint!

Splashed all over the tyre, inside of wheel-arch, and on the outside wheel & door trim.
It's on the matt trim, which is my problem.

I've tried washing with cold water, warm water & warm soapy water.
I haven't used any abrasives or chemicals, as I want to avoid "dulling" the trim.

Can anyone recommend anything to remove the paint safely?

Thanks!

Re: Paint on matt plastic trim

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:53 pm
by Gel
This is the black plastic trim; I'd try turps first to see if that shifts.
If not use cellulose thinner, but don't linger with it so it doesn't get a chance to damage plastic.
Try on a small inconspicuous area first.
Where's the pink come from?

Re: Paint on matt plastic trim

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:46 pm
by Mr_FX
try some iron x or get hold of a local detailer and ask for advice do not use turps. Try detailing world you will get good advice household chemicals will just ruin your trim.

Re: Paint on matt plastic trim

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:06 am
by ultimatelightweight
Thanks for the tips guys. I'll have a go with some cellulose thinners first and then progress on to iron X, then go a detailer if I don't get anywhere.
Gel wrote: Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:53 pm Where's the pink come from?
There was a puddle of paint in a car park hidden round a corner...which the car went straight through without us seeing it! Thankfully at low speed so it didn't splash too far!