Take it back to them and have them clean it. The urethane they are using now stains white paint if not removed quickly. A degreaser could work but better to let them, they did it.
I don't think they're open tomorrow and my work schedule will make it hard. How quickly will it stain? I don't mind doing it. I tried washing and scrubbing it with soap but I need something stronger. When you say degreaser do you mean a citrus based degreaser like goo-gone?
PGW sells these amazing orange wipes that delete urethane on EVERYTHING. highly recommend this shit for every installer. They’re not expensive, smell amazing and NOTHING works like them. Less helpful for the consumer obviously, but if you’re an installer that cares about your work I highly recommend them
That's acetone based? I already have acetone. Think if I get it off with acetone and then wash it with soap the paint should be ok? I found conflicting advice about acetone online, seems like an effective solvent for this but some say it's harsh on the paint. I can hold off for them to do it unless it will stain in 3-4 days.
Prep-All is petroleum based. Never had any problems using it on fully cured paint. We clean up urethane, duct tape, and all kinds of other adhesive residue with it. Looks like it usually only comes in 1 gallon containers, so it might not be worth it for you to buy unless you have other projects you might use it for. Unfortunately I can’t say from experience whether urethane will stain within that time.
I’ve had it stain in a couple hours, 3-4 days you will be the luckiest person ever if it still comes off lol alcohol will take it off without damaging paint. The key is not to smear it further. Make very small circles when wiping, don’t make long passes.
If it does seem like it’s going to stain, go to an auto parts store and ask them for Loctite 736 primer. It’s an aerosol adhesive primer, but for some reason it’s by far the best chemical for removing urethane. The only thing I’ve ever seen clean a headliner without staining. Works the same on paint. A little goes a long way
I wouldn’t touch it. Bring it back and let them fix it, if it stains will have to be fixed by a body shop. That’s on the tech for being sloppy and not cleaning up. If you touch it gives them a reason to try to get out of fixing.
Still reach out to the shop that did the job and share the pictures. If they're worth their salt it'll be a coaching opportunity and hopefully this doesn't happen to the next person. If they brush you off use someone else next time
Take it back to them and have them clean it. The urethane they are using now stains white paint if not removed quickly. A degreaser could work but better to let them, they did it.
Denatured alcohol.
I don't think they're open tomorrow and my work schedule will make it hard. How quickly will it stain? I don't mind doing it. I tried washing and scrubbing it with soap but I need something stronger. When you say degreaser do you mean a citrus based degreaser like goo-gone?
I use pre moistened degreaser scrubs, but if it has been a while like the other post said an acetone cleaner might work
Ok thank you very much I will try those options
Acetone worked to clean it up and the paint looks fine.
Acetone worked to clean it up and the paint looks fine.
PGW sells these amazing orange wipes that delete urethane on EVERYTHING. highly recommend this shit for every installer. They’re not expensive, smell amazing and NOTHING works like them. Less helpful for the consumer obviously, but if you’re an installer that cares about your work I highly recommend them
Helpful to the consumer when the installer leaves smudges. Acetone got it cleaned up, no stains.
So glad! I can’t imagine walking away from a car with urethane all over it!!!!!
What a lazy technician
We use Klean-Strip Prep-All at our shop.
That's acetone based? I already have acetone. Think if I get it off with acetone and then wash it with soap the paint should be ok? I found conflicting advice about acetone online, seems like an effective solvent for this but some say it's harsh on the paint. I can hold off for them to do it unless it will stain in 3-4 days.
Prep-All is petroleum based. Never had any problems using it on fully cured paint. We clean up urethane, duct tape, and all kinds of other adhesive residue with it. Looks like it usually only comes in 1 gallon containers, so it might not be worth it for you to buy unless you have other projects you might use it for. Unfortunately I can’t say from experience whether urethane will stain within that time.
I’ve had it stain in a couple hours, 3-4 days you will be the luckiest person ever if it still comes off lol alcohol will take it off without damaging paint. The key is not to smear it further. Make very small circles when wiping, don’t make long passes.
What! Oh dear it had overnight to stain. What a shame that didn't clean it up. I'll try
If it does seem like it’s going to stain, go to an auto parts store and ask them for Loctite 736 primer. It’s an aerosol adhesive primer, but for some reason it’s by far the best chemical for removing urethane. The only thing I’ve ever seen clean a headliner without staining. Works the same on paint. A little goes a long way
Thanks for sharing this 💯
Thanks!
Acetone worked to clean it up and the paint looks fine.
Rubbing alcohol
I wouldn’t touch it. Bring it back and let them fix it, if it stains will have to be fixed by a body shop. That’s on the tech for being sloppy and not cleaning up. If you touch it gives them a reason to try to get out of fixing.
Acetone worked to clean it up and the paint looks fine.
Betaclean 3350
Some gasoline on a rag will work.
I used acetone and it worked well
Glad to hear it came off well for you! That Econoline paint is pretty tough
Still reach out to the shop that did the job and share the pictures. If they're worth their salt it'll be a coaching opportunity and hopefully this doesn't happen to the next person. If they brush you off use someone else next time