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Paint work damage
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:47 pm
by bazzagt4
Not my GT-Four thank god :roll:
Whilst at work my daily runner (BMW 1 series) has been splattered by a lime motar cement and has stuck fast to the paint work
Does anyone know what I should use to move this as im scared to touch it incase I scratch the paint beyond repair.
Any help appreciated guys
Kind regards
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:48 pm
by Stuart
I would send Gary (shooter) a pm as he is the cleverest man I know with paintwork.
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:51 pm
by bazzagt4
DOH....why didnt I think of that :roll:
Thanks Stuart :oops:
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:04 pm
by shooter
Just seen this, ouch doesn't sound too good.
Hopefully I can offer some help, however I must say I've not yet had to try this.
OK lime mortar is alkaline based, so by using a slight acid based liquid to soften it then it should wash off with just a light water stream. One of the safest and easiest acid liquids is pure orange, lemon juice or vinegar, wet the mortar and allow it to soak for a couple of mins then wash with a hose. You may need to do this a couple of times but it should work. Sorry I can't offer more exact help and as I said I've not had to do this so no guarentees.
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:07 pm
by bazzagt4
Wow ....great reply...will try it tomorrow and post the results on here tomorrow.
Thanks for helping out 8)