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reinhart
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DEC 09, 02:25 AM
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A construction crew was filling a sidewalk and got cement on the rear of my car. It splashed on the bumper, decklid and taillights. I'm not too concerned about the body because the paint isn't in perfect condition so it can be sanded off pretty easily I'm sure.
The construction supervisor said he would send a professional detailer over to do that tomorrow. However, I am concerned about the taillights. The lenses are in excellent condition with some delamination but the lenses are clear and scratch free. I'm worried that if they use some chemical it will cloud the lenses or if they just use a headlight cleaner it will thin the lens or leave fuzzy spots. Any advice on getting cement off safely? If there's a good way to do it, I can tell the detailer to not touch the lenses and I'll do that myself.
Please let me know ASAP as the guy is coming Wed afternoon.
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Dennis LaGrua
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DEC 09, 05:38 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by reinhart:
A construction crew was filling a sidewalk and got cement on the rear of my car. It splashed on the bumper, decklid and taillights. I'm not too concerned about the body because the paint isn't in perfect condition so it can be sanded off pretty easily I'm sure.
The construction supervisor said he would send a professional detailer over to do that tomorrow. However, I am concerned about the taillights. The lenses are in excellent condition with some delamination but the lenses are clear and scratch free. I'm worried that if they use some chemical it will cloud the lenses or if they just use a headlight cleaner it will thin the lens or leave fuzzy spots. Any advice on getting cement off safely? If there's a good way to do it, I can tell the detailer to not touch the lenses and I'll do that myself.
Please let me know ASAP as the guy is coming Wed afternoon. |
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The cement splatter might come off by careful washing with a hose but if you start rubbing on those lens with a rag and it catches the cement you will probably scratch them. The right thing to do was to immediately wash the area with a hose while the cement was still wet and soft. Depending on whats in the cement it could discolor the paint. Let us know how you make out but I'm not overly optimistic.
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sourmash
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DEC 09, 07:15 AM
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Dry? It's gonna scratch pretty much no matter what. If you can pick them off with out moving them there won't be drag scratches. Then try some Coca-Cola poured on what's left.
While it's still damp a Coke poured over it dissolves it.
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ragoldsmith
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DEC 09, 09:30 AM
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css9450
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DEC 09, 10:21 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
The cement splatter might come off by careful washing with a hose .... |
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This is true.
How exactly did they splash the car: Was it just their wash water when they were cleaning their tools and chutes, or is it actual concrete paste or blobs? If it is the former, it is probably just cement powder and water and will probably clean up easily. If the latter, not easy at all.
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IMSA GT
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DEC 09, 12:40 PM
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Any scratches can be wetsanded out with 2000 grit. Then the lens can be power buffed using Meguiars Fine Cut polish. I've been restoring these for many years. There is always a fix as long as they are not broken so you won't have any issue. [This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 12-09-2020).]
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reinhart
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DEC 09, 05:39 PM
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The cement had hardened and I had tried washing several times. Unfortunately I didn't notice until a few days later. It splashed up on my car when it was in the driveway and they were pouring sidewalk. I'm happy to report it came off pretty well with the detailer. He was pretty careful on the lens and just used a liquid polish.
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