Overspray on Wiper Arms

[Glen C.]

Does anyone know if there is a safe way to remove paint overspray from the windshield wiper arms? Looks like somebody got in a hurry during a repaint. I checked the archives and saw several people posting with the same issue but couldn't find a definitive answer. Other than this the arms are in good shape. The car is a '72.

Thanks,

Glen

[Randall K.]

Re: Overspray on Wiper Arms

Glen - I had a similar problem with mine. There was some debate within a thread I started (https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...inishes-for-72) as to whether the arms were painted or plated. I decided to take a chance and try the Jasco Premium Paint Remover, which did remove my overspray without changing the rest of the finish, so I'm thinking mine were a: plated, b: the original paint had already worn/weathered off, or c: weren't original.

Of course, when trying something like this, use sparingly, and test it on a less-visible spot first!

Randy

[Glen C.]

Re: Overspray on Wiper Arms

Randy,

Thanks for the information. I'll buy some and try it on a small spot first. Hopefully it will work fo me.

I appreciate the help,

Glen

[Ron G.]

Re: Overspray on Wiper Arms

You may wan to consider trying a mild abrasive to remove the unwanted over spray and not the original factory applied black paint. One other option to consider is to walnut shell blast to the over spray.

[Terry M.]

Re: Overspray on Wiper Arms

Ron,

There is no factory applied paint on the factory early C3 wiper arms. They were originally plated. The paint is for restoration.