I sprayed some gasoline over the top of my sportbike by accident, and it seems like it damaged the paint on the frame and the rubber duct cover slightly... though I could be imagining it.
2007-03-28 13:54:54 · 7 answers · asked by Shakespeare, William 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
sheesh, that bad?
there was only a thin film which evaporated in under half a minute.
2007-03-28 16:59:16 · update #1
Yes, gas is not good for paint. Try and use a buffer with wax and buff it out.
2007-03-28 13:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by Stone Cold 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Gasoline cuts thru the wax coat and washed it away which will cause it to dull and be unprotected from the enviornments harsh elements...
beating hot sun, rain with water/salt content, acidic rain, etc... all get to your paint now easily... befor the wax coat was fending these things off...
you need to get some good wax or a polishing compound and a really soft cloth and buff out your paint to reapply a protective wax coating ...
this will restore the shine to your bike
Walt
2007-03-28 21:12:46 · answer #2 · answered by Ronk W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gasoline will eat paint. I believe 3m makes a protective film that would be a good solution, as you clean the surface and stick it on.
2007-03-29 01:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by Tutorial Finder Guy... 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you probably did! Gasoline can damage any plastic parts, decals, etc. It will also dull the clear coat finish! Years ago we used kerosene and that does a real nice job getting bugs and other things off without messing up the finish. It actually removes the road film and so it has a real nice shine!
2007-03-28 20:59:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
gasoline will not harm your car, just rinse it off and wash the whole thing , the plastic parts will be ok just wash it as soon as possible , believe me I know.
2007-03-28 21:04:10 · answer #5 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah it can be very damaging.Try to wash it off with soapy water.
2007-03-31 17:53:49 · answer #6 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup it is VERY bad for your paint.
2007-03-28 21:00:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋