help! custom paint idea in jeopardy!

[jdmaccordian]

I am working on the RARE Tamiya Ferrari F50 Full View model. It is the same kit as the standard but it's about 95% all clear so u can see engine, suspension, etc. I decided to do a fade-type paint on the front end (there isnt too much detail to see in the front end). So I sprayed a bit of chrome yellow on the inside of the body so the to keep the outside gloss finish wouldnt be touched (Same idea as RC car body painting). But the prob is that there was a lil bit of overspray on one side so I thought a dab of paint thinner would take it off but now there is a sqaure inch area that is fogged up! So for a few overspray dots, now I have a big fog spot! I am in search for suggestions... I once heard that toothpaste clears it up, but I will not try it yet. If anyone knows what could clear this up will be a live-saver! Thanks.

[MaukaRunner]

Use Mothers metal polish or Blue Magic polish to clear up the foggy spot. All you need is a small dab. What I do is get a paper towel such as Bounty dab it into the can and wipe off all of the polish and use only the residue on the towel. Be carefull not to get it on your painted surfaces as it will take off the paint too. You can also use it to polish out windshields and to take off glue spots too.

[jdmaccordian]

i have meguiar's scratch remover and regular car polish, will one of these work , i dont wanna buy new polishes or anything

[MaukaRunner]

They might work but maybe they will leave wax on the plastic. Basically there are petroleum distillates, in small amounts, which will somewhat melt the plastic to make it shiny. Dont use the Meguiars scratch remover as it contains abrasive and will scratch the surface. The polish should work. If it contains wax you will need to wash the plastic carefully to take it off or else you might end up with fish eyes or other defects when or if you try to spray more paint on the affected area. Hope this helps.

[TheSyndicate]

I know you don't want to buy any new polishes, but I can guarantee you this one will fix your problem..

[jdmaccordian]

thanks everyone for your help. Has anyone else heard of toothpaste being used to repair anything

[TheSyndicate]

Only if you can find some very classic toothpaste that has no additives. Newer toothpastes won't do the job very cleanly.

[Ferrari TR]

Polishing compound costs about the same as a tube of tooth paste!
Turtlewax brand polishing compound comes in a green tub and contains no solvents, works great on paint and clear plastic parts.