This happened a few weeks ago??? Why didn't you take it immediately to a body shop? They have chemicals that will take it right off. It'll be much more difficult to remove it now. I wouldn't suggest pouring gas or brake fluid on your paint. Both can eat into it. Try using a claybar first and see if it takes it off. If that doesn't work, I'd take it to a bodyshop and let a professional handle it.

 

try alcohol...

 

i would try clay bar first. if that works then not only is the paint gone, but your car is nice and clean. Its also, of course, meant for cars so its your safest bet. If that doesn't work then i would try the rest.

 

Thanks everyone, I'll try some of the options provided. A few of you mentioned insurance, but I would have to rely on my own insurance to cover the loss. The body shop wants nearly $450 to fix the issue.

I did chase the truck down and have been corresponding with their company. This is why the paint stayed on there longer than I would have liked.

Their insurance would only cover the incident if the paint can fell of of their truck. Since it was in the road, there really isn't any recourse other than using my own insurance. I'm in the insurance business and have checked for other loopholes, but none really exist.

I've been working a section at a time since it happened, and am making some progress. The gas thing actually makes some sense. There are many coats of Zaino on the paint, and I think that is helping some. After the gas (and any other option really), I know that I'll be reapplying very soon.

Thanks again for the great feedback! This is and will always be a great group and a great forum.

 

We had our van completely covered in overspray from an unknown source - probably from line painting on the highway. I was traveling heavily at the time and could not attend to it for a while. Decided to try one of the clay bar products and it took every last bit of the paint off, including off the glass.

Surfsnow

 

Good luck! I trust you are able to remove all of the paint.

 

ahh.. waiting on ins. makes more sense. good luck with it.

I cant believe 'chain of events' didnt play into it. Its clearly their fault for paint being in the road.

 

Brake Fluid ??? Oh yeah. That'll work great right down to the metal

 

Yea DO NOT use brake fluid!!! It''ll burn itself right down to the metal within seconds, he's right! The clear coat on your car is gas resistant "to a point" if you spill some by your filler, you can wipe it away, and you're fine. BUT if you leave gas sitting on your paint for a long period of time (even several minutes) then it may find its way down to your paint. Like I said, take it easy, use very little amounts, and once you get what you're trying to get off, wash the residue away with soap and water.

Claybar may work, but you're going to wipe out the clay bar before you even get halfway done. Been there, done that...

 

Firefox... why don't you go takes some pics of your car, then wipe the car down with brake fluid and then take some more pics a day later.....

Then post the pics so we can all benefit from the wisdom of your words....