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Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:42 pm

Recently picked up a very original prarie beige 57 rag from the second owner, who needed to "get out" of the car mid-restoration. Car is amazingly original and rust free.

Saddened me to see that the body guy who painted it (using PPG OMNI base/clear urethane enamel) did a poor job of removing/masking everything, and as a result, I have considerable overspray on the original wiring harness, steering column, turn signal switch and edges of the original red vinyl doorpost covering.

Anyone know of a safe, effective way of getting this paint off without harming the original finish of these components?

Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:15 pm

Liquid Rubbing compound applied by hand

bug&911nut wrote: Recently picked up a very original prarie beige 57 rag from the second owner, who needed to "get out" of the car mid-restoration. Car is amazingly original and rust free.

Saddened me to see that the body guy who painted it

Can't be too original if it's already been restored & repainted :roll:

Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:22 am

thanks, but i tried rubbing compound, not much help.

Quote: Can't be too original if it's already been restored & repainted

I think the word "restored" was taken out of context. The car has low mileage, and came out of dry storage since 1974, wearing every original fender, nut, bolt, wire, and upholstery as when it rolled off the assembly line. Tires, plugs and battery were only changed parts. It needed an exterior re-spray and rubber seals. The body guy either went too far or was told to spray the interior and trunk by the PO. Interior is being kept as-is. this is why I'm looking to remove some of the paint. I will pull and re-seal the orig 36 hp.

IMHO, I think the car is pretty original

Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:55 am

If you can't clean it with paint reducer or thinner, I think you are going to have to get a wire loom to cover those wires. Or you could take a razor blade, and slide it across the wire only scrapping the paint off.

Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:58 am

az67calbug wrote: If you can't clean it with paint reducer or thinner, I think you are going to have to get a wire loom to cover those wires. Or you could take a razor blade, and slide it across the wire only scrapping the paint off.

I think you may accidentally dig in a little bit with a razor.

Have you tried a clay bar? I doubt you will have much luck on a wire loom, but they work well for overspray. Otherwise you can use 0000 steel wool on chrome and glass.

And be careful where you use paint thinner..Even if it looks OK now, it typically softens whats underneath ( if its paint ) and it will leave dull spots later on.

Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:44 pm

You might try using a gray scotchbrite. Just go lightly and see if the paint comes off. Should be abrasive enough without damaging the wire coating. Then take a little polish on a paper towel or shop rag and remove the dust and see if the color comes back.

Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:55 am

I've had very good luck with a little lacquer thinner on a rag.