Jerry -
You should do it as soon after the spray as you can,
car paints take about a month to cure fully, so a
little thinner on a rag should get it out if the spray
is recent. Thinner shouldn't discolor the leather or
vinyl... just use it sparingly.
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
--- John Miller <healeys@n4vu.com> wrote:
> On Sun May 16 2004 12:06 pm, Bill Browning wrote:
> > does anyone out there have any suggestions for
> removing or covering up
> > enamel paint (car paint) overspray on upholstery
> on a BJ8. I am taking it
> > to a professional tomorrow but sometimes they
> don't even know, any type of
> > rub on black type dye, etc
>
> Years ago I had a friend in the used car business
> who used a rag dampened (not
> wet) with lacquer thinner for a multitude of
> upholstery cleanup tasks. I
> found the whole notion pretty scary, but have since
> used it successfully on a
> number of stains, discolorations, spots of residue,
> etc.
>
> This is not a recommendation; try it at your own
> risk. In any event, it's
> prudent to try it on an inconspicuous spot first.
> --
> John Miller
>
> Mike: "The Fourth Dimension is a shambles?"
> Bernie: "Nobody ever empties the ashtrays. People
> are SO inconsiderate."
> -- Gary Trudeau, "Doonesbury"
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