Hey everyone - I was hoping I could get some advice on how to remove some slight paint overspray on my back bumper black trim? After doing a search, I was thinking about using Magic Eraser, Isopropyl Alcohol, or a clay bar - What does everyone think? Obviously, I don't want to ruin the trim...

 

none of those will ruin the black trim, however make sure to dress it after using the I/A or else over time it will dry out.

try them all and see which one works, you could also try a dedicated plastic cleaner like meguiars plastix or #39 cleaner.

 

Alcohol probably won't wotk.

Use what the body shop uses.

Diluted thinner. Call them they will tell you.

 

Clay bar won't harm it at all.. I'd try that first. I'm pretty sure it will come out from the clay bar.. unless there's paint overspray inside the mesh area..

 

Thanks for all of your replies. So far, I have used a Magic Eraser, Meguiar's Clay Bar, Isopropyl Alcohol, and 50/50 Nail Polish Remover/Water. None of these have worked! With some of them, I was able to remove a small portion of the overspray, as evidenced on the cloth I was using, but the overspray doesn't really look any less noticeable.

After each round, I clean it with Dawn soap and water to prevent the chemicals setting in. After I get the overspray removed, I'm going to put some "Back to Black" on it.

Perhaps I should try a diluted lacquer thinner with some soft steel wool? Any other ideas?

 

you could also try a dye. if all else fails get some showroom new trim restorer.