Paint work damage

bazzagt4 · Post by **bazzagt4** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:47 pm

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

Post by **Stuart** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:48 pm

I would send Gary (shooter) a pm as he is the cleverest man I know with paintwork.

bazzagt4 · Post by **bazzagt4** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:51 pm

DOH....why didnt I think of that :roll:

Thanks Stuart :oops:

shooter · Post by **shooter** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:04 pm

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.

bazzagt4 · Post by **bazzagt4** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:07 pm

Wow ....great reply...will try it tomorrow and post the results on here tomorrow.

Thanks for helping out 8)