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EnglishCraig
EnglishCraig
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3 Mar 2014 6:03pm
Before anyone tells me this should be in the motorbike forum or wa section I'm urgently looking for advice and know plenty of you guys have bikes as well

Parked my old ducati behind a tradies ute earlier today, come back - ute gone however my bike now has small flecks of white paint or similar on it as pictured - I am gutted and struggling to find any advice on what to do next - any serious help greatly appreciated!!!





WillyO
WillyO
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QLD, 263 posts
3 Mar 2014 5:07pm
i would have thought your finger nail would do the trick
EnglishCraig
EnglishCraig
NSW
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NSW, 406 posts
3 Mar 2014 6:16pm
First thing I tried - no luck
Underoath
Underoath
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QLD, 2434 posts
3 Mar 2014 5:42pm
Acetone?


Gilly3
Gilly3
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3 Mar 2014 5:53pm
Try some water on a rag first, cos it might be just acrylic paint.

If that doesn't work, try some turps next (for enamel) as this won't affect the clear lacquer coating.

WARNING - Acetone will eat through the clear coating.

Worst comes to worst, extra fine cutting compound, then polish with a buffing wheel.

Good Luck
Plummet
Plummet
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4862 posts
3 Mar 2014 4:55pm
razor or Stanley knife blade. Be very carefull up you can gently scrape it off...
kiteboy dave
kiteboy dave
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3 Mar 2014 8:32pm
I have had 2 cars oversprayed with white line marking or idiots using paint guns outdoors.

Clay bar is the answer, maguires etc.
Underoath
Underoath
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3 Mar 2014 10:34pm
Gilly3 said..

Try some water on a rag first, cos it might be just acrylic paint.

If that doesn't work, try some turps next (for enamel) as this won't affect the clear lacquer coating.

WARNING - Acetone will eat through the clear coating.

Worst comes to worst, extra fine cutting compound, then polish with a buffing wheel.

Good Luck


Cheers for the tip. I just use Acetone for cleaning off my nailpolish.
cauncy
cauncy
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3 Mar 2014 8:38pm
its your beloved ducati, the last place id seek help is here
harry potter
harry potter
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4 Mar 2014 12:10am
cauncy said..

its your beloved ducati, the last place id seek help is here


Sage advice cauncy
MDSXR6T
MDSXR6T
WA
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3 Mar 2014 10:40pm
kiteboy dave said..

I have had 2 cars oversprayed with white line marking or idiots using paint guns outdoors.

Clay bar is the answer, maguires etc.


Claybar is probably the first place I'd start as well. I'd avoid megiuars stuff though. Dodo do a good bar as do autoglym. I use autoglym clay bars and dodo juice slippery lubricant. Make sure you use the lubricant. Doesnt quiet work the same way when its dry eh

carcareproducts.com.au has a few options but could try repco / autopro. Get onto it asap.
Chris6791
Chris6791
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3 Mar 2014 11:05pm
There's nothing left to do but tell the missus it needs to be replaced.
suniboy21
suniboy21
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4 Mar 2014 7:54am
I'd try some citrus sticker remover
cauncy
cauncy
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4 Mar 2014 7:12am
Chris6791 said...
There's nothing left to do but tell the missus it needs to be replaced.

Which one
The missus can be replaced, you carnt replace a ducati
EnglishCraig
EnglishCraig
NSW
406 posts
NSW, 406 posts
4 Mar 2014 10:37am
harry potter said...
cauncy said..

its your beloved ducati, the last place id seek help is here


Sage advice cauncy


I was concerned and expecting helpful advice along the lines of paint stripper or sandblasting it but its been nice to see a positive and helpful reaction for a change!!!

EnglishCraig
EnglishCraig
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4 Mar 2014 10:37am
Thanks for all the pointers fellas I will give clay bar a go and see if that helps
EnglishCraig
EnglishCraig
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NSW, 406 posts
4 Mar 2014 10:38am
cauncy said...
Chris6791 said...
There's nothing left to do but tell the missus it needs to be replaced.

Which one
The missus can be replaced, you carnt replace a ducati


So true
Hybrid_Z
Hybrid_Z
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Gorgo
Gorgo
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4 Mar 2014 11:34am
My car got graffiti-ed. I took it to a repairer and they cleaned the paint off and gave the car a cut and polish for $100. It looked brand new after.
Gorgo
Gorgo
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4 Mar 2014 11:35am
cauncy said..

Chris6791 said...
There's nothing left to do but tell the missus it needs to be replaced.

Which one
The missus can be replaced, you carnt replace a ducati



Of course you can and they're so much cheaper and more reliable than women (and that's saying something when it comes to Duc's)
EnglishCraig
EnglishCraig
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4 Mar 2014 12:43pm


Phew - finally an unhelpful response which assumes I am a moron and have made no attempt to research the subject matter myself before looking to the community for personal recommendations and assistance - I was beginning to worry that sea breeze had lost its way with the other more helpful responses which preceded yours
Haydn24
Haydn24
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473 posts
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4 Mar 2014 1:14pm
Noone will see it anyway, just you. So just leave it - it doesnt matter
Hybrid_Z
Hybrid_Z
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382 posts
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4 Mar 2014 3:05pm
EnglishCraig said..





Phew - finally an unhelpful response which assumes I am a moron and have made no attempt to research the subject matter myself before looking to the community for personal recommendations and assistance - I was beginning to worry that sea breeze had lost its way with the other more helpful responses which preceded yours


I'm glad you appreciate it, i felt the need to balance things out.
windreams
windreams
QLD
258 posts
QLD, 258 posts
4 Mar 2014 4:26pm
Gorgo said..
My car got graffiti-ed. I took it to a repairer and they cleaned the paint off and gave the car a cut and polish for $100. It looked brand new after.


I’m assuming a couple of things here; the bike paint is oil based 2 pack and the white spatter is water based acrylic. No promises but consider this stuff for a trial as I have used it to remove acrylic off enamel paint and it worked without damaging the enamel (enamel was not as shiny as your bike). I purchased it from a paint shop who should give you some advice on the stuff… personally I like Gorgo’s advice. Good luck.

www.floodaustralia.net/products/stain_removers/liftoff-5.php
EnglishCraig
EnglishCraig
NSW
406 posts
NSW, 406 posts
18 Mar 2014 10:45am
Clay bar (mothers) worked a treat - thanks all for suggestions & advice
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