The 2021 Model Y was a victim of severe paint overspray. The Tesla was covered top to bottom including paint, glass, wheels, It was parked in a lot near a building being painting. The overspray was so bad, the car owner could not see of the front windshield. The paint was removed so she could drive before the Model Y.
Removing the overspray required various processes and chemicals depending and the surface. The surface material included paint, glass, wheels, and various plastic finishes. The plastic surfaces were textured, shiny, and clear.
Clay bar and clay mitts removed the overspray from the paint. It was a long slow process. Each area took multiple passes before the paint was off completely.
Cleaning the glass combined scrubbing, claying, and using a razor blade. Scrubbing with a pad and paint remover took away the most of the overspray. This was a bit messy. This paint had to stay wet so not to stain the glass. Claying removed paint traces left behind after scrubbing the glass. The razor blade was key for the tight corners. Combining the various steps was key in total overspray removal.
Of this all surfaces the plastic trim was challenging. The Tesla had texture, smooth and shiny (piano black). They all reacted differently. The Piano black was the most delicate and was not fully restored. Client was advised to replaced. However, the other two plastics cleaned well with a little patience. They required a paint remover that cut through the overspray. Afterwards, plastic trim remover was applied to every trim piece. This restored moisture and color.
After removing the overspray, the vehicle received a paint correction. The paint and glass were polished. The process removed remaining overspray traces and restored the shine and glass clarity. Finally, the paint was protected with a ceramic coating.
In the end, the client was extremely pleased with the results. Having her car detailed moved her further along in restoring her Tesla to like new. There were some areas and pieced that required replacing.
Overspray removal end results are determined in part by the type of overspray paint(Latex or Acrylic) and vehicle condition. A well maintained and protected vehicle will be a lot easier to restore. Final note, you should remove or have the overspray removed immediately. The longer it stays on the car the harder it is to remove.
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