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baggedcten · 10-03-2009, 02:46 PM

House paint from my truck without ruining the paint? My neighbor decieded to paint his house and my truck was parked on my driveway (because I can't move no engine)and now there is all Like overspray all over it! He said he covered the truck up but I don't beleive him because there is paint all over the windows everywhere. The thing that pisses me off is when he said why do I care so much it's an old truck! I told him this truck was worth more than his 09 f150 just as is with no engine! Help!

jobberone · 10-03-2009, 02:53 PM

I guess it depends on how rough your surface is and what kind of paint he used. If he used latex then it should clean off with water and elbow grease. If oil based then it may clean off with solvent. How could is the paint on your truck? Ask him to help get it off. That's the least he could do IMO.

baggedcten · 10-03-2009, 03:07 PM

He tried to say it wasn't him I told him it was because I can't drive truck and your the only one in this neighborhood who is painting and the overspray was the same color. Well I went to work and came back from work and he was washzing it with grease lightning I think he made it worse !I'm getting pissed!I told him just don't touch it anymore.

flamingbig10 · 10-03-2009, 03:16 PM

a clay bar might help

dan76 · 10-03-2009, 03:18 PM

If it's latex, go at it with a scrub brush and a strong detergent such as TSP....perhaps your neighbor wants to make amends and assist you.......But more importantly, be a good neighbor since he may make trouble for you for having a nondriver on the property.

James McClure · 10-03-2009, 05:24 PM

Obviously HE was not a good neighbor, so why should you give him the benifit of the doubt. Call the cops, file a complaint and then suit the guy and have a body shop fix it and send him the bill.

Number21 · 10-03-2009, 07:55 PM

If it was mine, I'd be sending the neighbor the bill for towing and bodyshop work.

Something similar happened to my dad's truck, they were painting a semi trailer next to where he parked and oversprayed his truck, and, as they should have, they immediately offered to pay for a body shop to buff it out.

Square84 · 10-03-2009, 08:38 PM

what kinda neighbors you got, if i came home and my neighbor was washing my truck with greased lightning i would have released my dog after him. thats just crazy he should offer to have it buffed out and he also should have let you know he was going to be painting so you could have taken proper precautions.

**78 Big10 454** · 10-03-2009, 11:53 PM

I've tackled this problem before with oil-based paint overspray. I used 3M Cleaning Compound, followed by an application of 3M Wax. Paint came off rather easy and the paint job sparkled when I was done.

grinch4om · 10-04-2009, 09:57 AM

gee whiz guys, stop this suit crap! He obviously tried to make amends, get him to help you clean it up and share a beer with him while you do it. He may become a good friend and neighbor and you may show him the light on these old trucks. Remember, you may end up living by him for a long time so a neighbor who watches when you are not home is a good thing.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-04-2009, 01:03 PM

being this guy is a careless idiot id just find out from a body shop what they would charge for it to be done and have the truck towed there and done up then towed back and send the bill to the jerk neighbor..... a court will see it your way

S10Fan · 10-04-2009, 02:12 PM

Try a Clay Bar first, be sure to follow the directions. Those things work wonders.

Bryan

sangermike · 10-04-2009, 02:49 PM

try the claybar, look up automajic and get the strongest bar they have, i forgot what coior bar it is but they make 2 or 3 of them. then get the truck wet. use soap and water as your lubericant. dont buy the lube there going to try and sell you. you can use the bar on all suface's as long as its wet with soap and water. now if that dosent work go get some lacquer thinner and pour a small amount on a soft rag, then rub the overspray off with the rag. do not set the rag on the paint and let it set. after your done with it you will need to polish it and wax it. then had him a bill for your time.

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Number21 · 10-04-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by grinch4om

gee whiz guys, stop this suit crap! He obviously tried to make amends

From the description given above he did a terrible job of that, and he made a really stupid mistake in the first place.

For example, down at my shop my idiot neighbor is always making a mess in the driveway with broken glass, screws, drill bits, razor blades, etc. First time I get a flat tire he's getting the bill and if he doesn't like it I'll drill a hole in all four of his. I wouldn't let him buy a patch kit and try to fix my tire himself.

baggedcten · 10-04-2009, 06:10 PM

I have mothers clay bar in my garage I'm going to try out first and I don't know what i'm going to do if it doesn't work! I don't want to get the law involved because he's cool like when I throw parties and stuff he doesn't care about the noise like the old neighbor . I don't want him to become a ass just for a stupid mistake he did. Well hopefully it works!!!I have to wait till tomorrow my day off.

**N2TRUX** · 10-04-2009, 10:10 PM

Clay bar will do it. As sangermike just use soapy water as a lubrcant, a clay bar the paint away. Wash, wax and enjoy.

Damien · 10-05-2009, 12:38 PM

Rubbing compound will take the overspray off. The claybar will probably work too. I personally would avoid lacquer thinner.

pokethesmot · 10-05-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number21

If it was mine, I'd be sending the neighbor the bill for towing and bodyshop work.

Something similar happened to my dad's truck, they were painting a semi trailer next to where he parked and oversprayed his truck, and, as they should have, they immediately offered to pay for a body shop to buff it out.

ide do the same

Mr.Scary · 10-05-2009, 06:26 PM

well i think i would do wut i can to not invole the police. but on the other hand he should be more than willing to help you fix it as well. I mean thats the least he could do cause u didnt do this to ur truck he did, right?? It shouldnt become ur problem because of someones lack of planning. IMO

baggedcten · 10-05-2009, 06:39 PM

Thanks guys the clay bar actually worked!now I just need to buy a new clay bar because I have to do the whole truck since all I had left over was a little piece.I'm going to talk to him to see if he would at least pay for the clay bar kit because that clay bar kit runs about $20 Thats the least he could do.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-05-2009, 07:25 PM

Wow damn dude that sucks! Your neighbor sounds like a jackass! I hope you can get that damn paint off pretty easy.

10-03-2009, 02:46 PM	#1
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	What's the best way to remove House paint from my truck without ruining the paint? My neighbor decieded to paint his house and my truck was parked on my driveway (because I can't move no engine)and now there is all Like overspray all over it! He said he covered the truck up but I don't beleive him because there is paint all over the windows everywhere. The thing that pisses me off is when he said why do I care so much it's an old truck! I told him this truck was worth more than his 09 f150 just as is with no engine! Help! __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

10-03-2009, 02:53 PM	#2
jobberone Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jackson SC Posts: 34	Re: What's the best way to remove I guess it depends on how rough your surface is and what kind of paint he used. If he used latex then it should clean off with water and elbow grease. If oil based then it may clean off with solvent. How could is the paint on your truck? Ask him to help get it off. That's the least he could do IMO.

10-03-2009, 03:07 PM	#3
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: What's the best way to remove He tried to say it wasn't him I told him it was because I can't drive truck and your the only one in this neighborhood who is painting and the overspray was the same color. Well I went to work and came back from work and he was washzing it with grease lightning I think he made it worse !I'm getting pissed!I told him just don't touch it anymore. __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold Last edited by baggedcten; 10-03-2009 at 03:09 PM. Reason: So

10-03-2009, 03:16 PM	#4
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: What's the best way to remove a clay bar might help __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

10-03-2009, 03:18 PM	#5
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: What's the best way to remove If it's latex, go at it with a scrub brush and a strong detergent such as TSP....perhaps your neighbor wants to make amends and assist you.......But more importantly, be a good neighbor since he may make trouble for you for having a nondriver on the property. Last edited by dan76; 10-03-2009 at 03:19 PM. Reason: clarity

10-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#6
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: What's the best way to remove Obviously HE was not a good neighbor, so why should you give him the benifit of the doubt. Call the cops, file a complaint and then suit the guy and have a body shop fix it and send him the bill. __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose. Last edited by powerdriver 1958; 10-03-2009 at 06:06 PM.

10-03-2009, 07:55 PM	#7
Number21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 611	Re: What's the best way to remove If it was mine, I'd be sending the neighbor the bill for towing and bodyshop work. Something similar happened to my dad's truck, they were painting a semi trailer next to where he parked and oversprayed his truck, and, as they should have, they immediately offered to pay for a body shop to buff it out.

10-03-2009, 08:38 PM	#8
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: What's the best way to remove what kinda neighbors you got, if i came home and my neighbor was washing my truck with greased lightning i would have released my dog after him. thats just crazy he should offer to have it buffed out and he also should have let you know he was going to be painting so you could have taken proper precautions. __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

10-03-2009, 11:53 PM	#9
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: What's the best way to remove I've tackled this problem before with oil-based paint overspray. I used 3M Cleaning Compound, followed by an application of 3M Wax. Paint came off rather easy and the paint job sparkled when I was done.

10-04-2009, 09:57 AM	#10
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: What's the best way to remove gee whiz guys, stop this suit crap! He obviously tried to make amends, get him to help you clean it up and share a beer with him while you do it. He may become a good friend and neighbor and you may show him the light on these old trucks. Remember, you may end up living by him for a long time so a neighbor who watches when you are not home is a good thing.

10-04-2009, 01:03 PM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,299	Re: What's the best way to remove being this guy is a careless idiot id just find out from a body shop what they would charge for it to be done and have the truck towed there and done up then towed back and send the bill to the jerk neighbor..... a court will see it your way __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-04-2009, 02:12 PM	#12
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: What's the best way to remove Try a Clay Bar first, be sure to follow the directions. Those things work wonders. Bryan __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

10-04-2009, 02:49 PM	#13
sangermike Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: yuba city Posts: 53	Re: What's the best way to remove try the claybar, look up automajic and get the strongest bar they have, i forgot what coior bar it is but they make 2 or 3 of them. then get the truck wet. use soap and water as your lubericant. dont buy the lube there going to try and sell you. you can use the bar on all suface's as long as its wet with soap and water. now if that dosent work go get some lacquer thinner and pour a small amount on a soft rag, then rub the overspray off with the rag. do not set the rag on the paint and let it set. after your done with it you will need to polish it and wax it. then had him a bill for your time. www.metalwax.com Last edited by sangermike; 10-04-2009 at 10:24 PM.

10-04-2009, 06:10 PM	#15
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: What's the best way to remove I have mothers clay bar in my garage I'm going to try out first and I don't know what i'm going to do if it doesn't work! I don't want to get the law involved because he's cool like when I throw parties and stuff he doesn't care about the noise like the old neighbor . I don't want him to become a ass just for a stupid mistake he did. Well hopefully it works!!!I have to wait till tomorrow my day off. __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

10-04-2009, 10:10 PM	#16
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What's the best way to remove Clay bar will do it. As sangermike just use soapy water as a lubrcant, a clay bar the paint away. Wash, wax and enjoy. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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10-05-2009, 12:38 PM	#17
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: What's the best way to remove Rubbing compound will take the overspray off. The claybar will probably work too. I personally would avoid lacquer thinner. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

10-05-2009, 06:26 PM	#19
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: What's the best way to remove well i think i would do wut i can to not invole the police. but on the other hand he should be more than willing to help you fix it as well. I mean thats the least he could do cause u didnt do this to ur truck he did, right?? It shouldnt become ur problem because of someones lack of planning. IMO __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

10-05-2009, 06:39 PM	#20
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: What's the best way to remove Thanks guys the clay bar actually worked!now I just need to buy a new clay bar because I have to do the whole truck since all I had left over was a little piece.I'm going to talk to him to see if he would at least pay for the clay bar kit because that clay bar kit runs about $20 Thats the least he could do. __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

10-05-2009, 07:25 PM	#21
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: What's the best way to remove Wow damn dude that sucks! Your neighbor sounds like a jackass! I hope you can get that damn paint off pretty easy. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

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