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Cement on Painwork

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  • 14-10-2006 10:41pm
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    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Not exactly sure now how but I've got tiny spots of what looks like cement all over my paintwork at the front and sides. I presume I was traveling behind a cement mixer truck and it splashed some off the back onto my otherwise perfect shiney red paint job. I'm well p1ssed as you can immagine.

    Anyway what should I do here? Will I bring it to a normal car valet place or should I get some specialist to do it? Where would anyone recommend in south dublin? Are there any mobile servies, as I'm in work 8-6 and can't take time off to drop the car somewhere...
    Thanks


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    crosstownk
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    Lots of very cold water and it should be a lot easier to remove. Be real careful scratching it off.
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    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,249 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Use an icecube and it should be easily removed.


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    junkyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,579 ✭✭✭junkyard


    You can get a chemical from most cement/concrete suppliers that turns the cement back into dust and just wash it off. I've used it myself but I don't know what its called.


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    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Wow that sounds good, does anyone know what it is called, and is it safe to use on paintwork?


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    junkyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,579 ✭✭✭junkyard


    Its what cement companies use for situations like yours. I'm sure if you called into one of them they'd fill you in (no pun intented:) )


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    Tipsy Mac
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    I heard a bag of ice placed on the concrete works, the metal will contract quicker than the cement and so the cement will lose it's grip and should all wipe off easily.


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    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Guys can anyone recommend somewhere that are good with dealing with these type of jobs? I worked out that it happened when parked beside some building near work, and hopefully the construction company is going to pay for it.

    I need to find out who is best to give my car to to repair the damage?


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