Removing cooking oil from paintwork

AC5L4T3R · Post by **AC5L4T3R** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:35 pm

A while ago I parked my car behind my local Irish pub and some joker(s) decided to pour cooking oil all over the car. Have taken it to the car wash but the oil doesn't come off. I've used all sorts of (safe) cleaning spray and still sits on top of the paint. Anyone got any suggestions?

Cheers!

tomscott · Post by **tomscott** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:42 pm

Claybar?

MikeyH · Post by **MikeyH** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:14 pm

Sorry to hear this, there are some real knobs about. My wife like something called Orange stuff. Have you tried neat washing up liquid?

MikeyH · Post by **MikeyH** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:16 pm

A quick look on Google found this. Spray Multisolve onto the area laden with grease, oil or tar and you will instantly see it getting to work. Have a cloth handy, a microfiber one is probably your best option, and use it to take away the residue once the substance detaches from the surface of the car. You will notice that it lifts away easily.

Special Kay · Post by **Special Kay** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:52 pm

This is a real dilemma, if that happened to me, my first reaction would be to go full on 'John Wick'. But on reflection, I think my first port of call would be to soak up as much oil as possible by placing kitchen roll on the oil (no wiping). Then tell the Mrs your doing the dishes, nick her marigolds and her fairy liquid, using hot water and fairy liquid to hopefully break down the oil and wash it off your paintwork. And finally wash the car again so that the any remaining fairy liquid residue is washed away and your car is clean again. Any remaining oil deposits may be cleaned with a panel wipe. Good luck

Doddsy · Post by **Doddsy** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:02 pm

I would try Autosmart G101 at various dilution rates

SV8Predator · Post by **SV8Predator** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:55 pm

Visit your local bodyshop/spray-paint supplier and purchase a 5-litre of "panel-wipe" or "wax & grease remover". This is the paint-safe solvent that spraypainters use to clean panels before body repairs and paintwork. Some motor factors may also carry it. Apply liberally with one cloth, wipe off with another.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:27 pm

Special Kay wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:52 pm Then tell the Mrs your doing the dishes, nick her marigolds and her fairy liquid,

Wow, it's still 1968 in some households!

That sentence is probably illegal in 2024....

AC5L4T3R · Post by **AC5L4T3R** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:59 pm

Thanks guys

Yeah this person has also keyed it but nothing I can't fix. I did have a old phone and a cam software recording for a week but didn't catch anyone. Going to try again this weekend.

Special Kay · Post by **Special Kay** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:02 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:27 pm
Special Kay wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:52 pm Then tell the Mrs your doing the dishes, nick her marigolds and her fairy liquid,
Wow, it's still 1968 in some households!
That sentence is probably illegal in 2024....

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:38 pm

AC5L4T3R wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:59 pm Yeah this person has also keyed it but nothing I can't fix.

Don't wish to be flippant, but the oil will keep the rust away.

darich · Post by **darich** » Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:47 am

degreaser would break it down I'd imagine. then wash polish to re protect the paint

SV8Predator · Post by **SV8Predator** » Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:29 pm

AC5L4T3R wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:59 pm I did have a old phone and a cam software recording for a week but didn't catch anyone.

How long did you leave your car behind the "local Irish pub"...? #askingfortrouble

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:48 pm

personally, id break it down with a decon and use an old pad and use a D/A with something like a AF tripple product, very little cut but enough some thing like this and will lay down a wax after its broken down....

BeeEmm · Post by **BeeEmm** » Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:51 pm

Beedub wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:48 pm personally, id break it down with a decon and use an old pad and use a D/A with something like a AF tripple product, very little cut but enough some thing like this and will lay down a wax after its broken down....

This is not like you Byron, break it down to more simplistic language and don't use abbreviations like AF, D/A and decon. Your knowledge on this subject is enormous, but he/she may not understand the acronyms. Meant in a positive way as I am a great admirer of your work.

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