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[Dynotor]

Removing paint from the fiberglass of your auto should be tackled with some care. The best way to remove paint from fiberglass is to have a commercial garage “soda blast” it. Soda blasting is the same process as sand blasting, but using baking soda to avoid damage to the fiberglass. If you need to strip paint from fiberglass at home, you may try sanding it off or using paint strippers. Remember, both sanding and using paint strippers could result in damaging the fiberglass. here

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[alanpayne143]

IF the damage is worse, or you are still plagued with "Spots", then your next approach (much more aggressive) may be needed. [links]

[alethiophile]

Unfortunately this will be difficult at best. Both are plastics. Spray foam is very tenacious. It bonds really well to most things (including tubs). That said; I have been successful at removing overspray from many surfaces over the last 20+ years.

[Zodar]

Once you have clay blocked the area, use 1200-1600 grit "Wet" sand paper with cloth backing. VERY GENTLY, with the liquid polish; wet the surface and sand the affected area. Follow this process with a polishing compound. Like that from DuPont. [links]

[foxhunter]

Use a soft rag and liquid polish to gently remove the foam splatters. Spritz' the area with polish and "Gently" start rubbing the area with the clay block. This will produce decent results.

[usmanzada2006]

Now, depending on the level of overspray, you might be satisfied with the results achieved using a 3-M Clay Block and their clear liquid spray polish.

[BlueSky]

Remember; doing any of the above could make the tub look much better. If you still aren't satisfied; There are people that can Re- gel coat the finish. That process may cost as much as a tub, but may be cheaper than the cost to R/R it.

[morpheus]

DO NOT USE ACETONE! The decals will melt! In the original post you mentioned that it was showing up more on the decals than the gel. Using acetone will be disasterous to the decals. here

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Re: Remove Spray paint overspray from Gelcoat here

[gef]

Re: Remove Spray paint overspray from Gelcoat

[bart27newton]

Rubbing compound is fine, you'll just need to wax it very well afterwards because it will seirously dull the finish. Otherwise try mineral spirts, sometimes Goo Gone or other citrius based cleaners, clay bar, baby oil. Avoid solvents and other harsh chemicals as they may melt the gelcoat.

[roywalsh]

Mr Clean magic eraser might be worth a try.