Traffic Marking Paint - Advice?

[mis3]

Re: Traffic Marking Paint - Advice?

Happened to me as well 2 months ago (white dots instead of yellow).

I tried paint thinner and all my Meguiars cleaning product, all failed. I then used an ice scraper and it worked.
All the white dots came out on the painted surfaces easily, probably because my car was well-waxed.
Not so easy for the wheel wells because of all the curves. With patient and hard work, I did manage to remove most of them.

[Carfire]

Re: Traffic Marking Paint - Advice?

Interesting. I would try the nail polish remover and a brush. And as far as the DA very valid point. Maybe if it comes off then switch pads and polish the swirls out. Just a thought.

[wifpd4]

Re: Traffic Marking Paint - Advice?

Wheels, wheel wells and lower rocker panels all sprayed with All Purpose Cleaner Plus and brushed with a solution of Gold Class. Then entire car high pressure rinsed. Wheels, wheel wells and lower rocker panels sprayed with APC+ again and bug collection on front bumper sprayed with APC+. Entire car foamed with Super Soap and hand washed with Gold Class. High pressure rinsed again, foamed again and rinsed again. Hand dried.

APC+ had no effect on traffic marking paint.

My fear of using a DA is having granules break loose get caught in pad and further damage finish with scratches and swirls.

Owner's son was driving car and indicated there were NO wet paint signs or any crews near wet paint. Didn't realize problem until got home.

[Carfire]

Re: Traffic Marking Paint - Advice?

I'd also tell the owner to use more caution next time as that looks quite bad. No offense but there is a reason why they put up the big wet paint signs and what not.

[Carfire]

Re: Traffic Marking Paint - Advice?

That's a tough one. If you have a dual action polisher try various combos of pads and of polishes. Otherwise I'd try products like ScratX SwirlX or Ultimate Compound. Remembering to use the least invasive method possible. As for the wheel wells try all purpose cleaner and different dilutions. I'm not sure if paint thinner would be a good idea or acetone. Maybe try using non acetone nail polish remover on the wheel wells but not on the paint.

[wifpd4]

I washed the car and took some photos. Not sure if this is just traffic marking paint or a mixture of paint and reflective granules. It is all over the car, tires, rims, and glass. No clue how bad on the undercarriage.

Claying is a test of futility. A chemical intended for the removal of overspray was ineffective.

Have one more day to test ideas, then I'm returning it to the owner.


















Claying produced grooves in the clay, but no paint removal.


My suggestion to the owner is take it to a body shop.

Thanks,