My neighbour recently concreted his front drive, and splashed lots of small specks of concrete (or cement) onto my Focus.
It seems to scrape off with a thumbnail, but has it done any damage? Is there anything I need to do?
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My neighbour recently concreted his front drive and splashed lots of small specks of concrete (or cement) onto my Focus. It seems to scrape off with a thumbnail but has it done any damage? Is there anything I need to do?
yes you need to get it off pronto because concrete is corrosive.
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It could discolour your paint. If it does, his household insurance should cover the damage.
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Cement is made from lime, lime can damage paintwork.
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It's actually made of chalk and a sort of shale, with gypsum - however, it certainly can damage paintwork (and skin!).
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U need to get down to halfords and get the Meguires Clay kit and some Autoglym Polish.
Use the clay kit to remove as much as poss, use lots of lub. Then finish off with the SRP, don't put too much on and spend a good 5 mins on 6" sections. Should do the trick, DONT SCRAP IT OFF WITH YOUR NAIL!!
Good luck!
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Use the clay kit to remove as much as poss
I think you'll find any cement picked up by the claybar will in turn scratch the paint. That's why they advise to chuck a claybar away if you accidentally drop it on the ground while claying your car. It's only meant for removing small contaminants in the paint, not lumps of cement.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cement
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Get it wet, let it soak and slowly sponge off with plenty of soapy water, rinsing the sponge out frequently.
Edited by Fullchat on 19/08/2009 at 22:59
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Get it wet, etc.
And do it NOW
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Cement is made from lime, lime can damage paintwork
I won't start a chemical discussion here; but I suggest the most likely damage may be abrasion by sharp sand particles. I once damaged a rear screen by wiping off seagull poo without enough care - the birds seem to swallow a lot of sand. I believe paintwork will be softer than glass, so soak any spots thoroughly before cautious removal.
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I won't start a chemical discussion here;
www.bluecirclecement.co.uk/
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Sorry - but why should Meandering try to fix it himself - he should raise a claim against his neighbour and get it done professionally. If the concreting was done by a contractor, then the contractor's insurance should pay up under 3rd party liability (compulsory for every company have this).
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Because if it hasn't caused a problem, and is easy to clean off, that's a far, far better way to do it in every respect.
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Get it fixed fast. I'd a black Polo Coupe which got spattered with concrete by a utility contractor and I left it too late to easily sort. May mean a specialist concrete removal chemical expertly applied first?Ask a body shop.
Formic acid rings a bell but no idea if it is safe on paint.
Quick Google found this firm 'Clean Image, Unit 1, Court Ind Est, Navigation Road, Chelmsford, Essex, UK. CM2 6ND' ,no connection with me, but they describe a similar situation to OP.
Edited by Glaikit Wee Scunner {P} on 20/08/2009 at 12:25
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Agree with grumpyscot.
It's your neighbour's fault, his problem.. he should pay for the cost of restoration.
And diy and bodging will lead to cries of "if you had got it done professionally, would not have happened, your fault" and neighbour escapes costs.
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Brick cleaner is the same product as wheel cleaner albeit diluted for wheels. A quick application of wheel cleaner should eat the cement and then a good rinse off.
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A bit of household vinegar usually does the trick with cement.
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