How Should I Wipe Gas Off Of The Paintwork?

1ForAllFor1 · 09-18-2008, 12:27 PM

Hi guys and gals,

I spilled a few drops after filling up. I was planning on following this procedure:

1. Drench spot with water.
2. Gently wash area with sheepskin mitt and car wash shampoo.
2. Remove suds with more water.
4. Dry.

Any problems with this? Can I still use the sheepskin mitt on other parts of my car after using it to mop up a gas spill?

Thanks!

Monaco35Dream · 09-18-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1ForAllFor1

Hi guys and gals,

I spilled a few drops after filling up. I was planning on following this procedure:

1. Drench spot with water.
2. Gently wash area with sheepskin mitt and car wash shampoo.
2. Remove suds with more water.
4. Dry.

Any problems with this? Can I still use the sheepskin mitt on other parts of my car after using it to mop up a gas spill?

Thanks!

thats what i would do and then wash the mit if possible...

1ForAllFor1 · 09-18-2008, 01:32 PM

Cool. So the mitt isn't a total loss? It can be safely used again if washed?

Buschy · 09-18-2008, 02:17 PM

just "wax on wax off"

raolc · 09-19-2008, 01:46 AM

umm what? shit you guys are scaring me, is it a big problem if you get gas on your paint? i spilled some when I was filling up a couple days ago, the day after I washed/waxed it... should I run outside right now and wash that area or something? I just ignored it, didn't really notice any wierd reactions or anything, may be the wax absorbed it or is it a long term damage type of thing?

ORIGIN M. · 09-19-2008, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buschy

just "wax on wax off"

Ok Daniel Son

stevenc · 09-19-2008, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raolc

umm what? shit you guys are scaring me, is it a big problem if you get gas on your paint? i spilled some when I was filling up a couple days ago, the day after I washed/waxed it... should I run outside right now and wash that area or something? I just ignored it, didn't really notice any wierd reactions or anything, may be the wax absorbed it or is it a long term damage type of thing?

Its not good for the paint, but dont stress too much, just grab a paper towel from the gas station, wet it and wipe it, that will do.

JTdrivin1 · 09-19-2008, 09:09 AM

it's gas, not acid. wipe it off, then hit it with some quick detailer (i carry a bottle in trunk) if you can't wash it right away. really not a big deal....

My135 · 09-19-2008, 12:12 PM

The wax and clear coat are there to protect the paint. So, don't panic.

09-18-2008, 12:27 PM	#1
1ForAllFor1 Private First Class 20 Rep 124 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	How Should I Wipe Gas Off Of The Paintwork? Hi guys and gals, I spilled a few drops after filling up. I was planning on following this procedure: 1. Drench spot with water. 2. Gently wash area with sheepskin mitt and car wash shampoo. 2. Remove suds with more water. 4. Dry. Any problems with this? Can I still use the sheepskin mitt on other parts of my car after using it to mop up a gas spill? Thanks! __________________ 2008 "Year One of the 1" 135i Black Sapphire Metallic/Coral Red ...seriously, do you really care about any of the other stuff??
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

09-18-2008, 01:32 PM	#3
1ForAllFor1 Private First Class 20 Rep 124 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	Cool. So the mitt isn't a total loss? It can be safely used again if washed? __________________ 2008 "Year One of the 1" 135i Black Sapphire Metallic/Coral Red ...seriously, do you really care about any of the other stuff??
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-18-2008, 02:17 PM	#4
Buschy Colonel 289 Rep 2,496 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas/Fort Worth iTrader: (7)	just "wax on wax off"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-19-2008, 01:46 AM	#5
raolc Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 281 Posts Drives: z4m Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	umm what? shit you guys are scaring me, is it a big problem if you get gas on your paint? i spilled some when I was filling up a couple days ago, the day after I washed/waxed it... should I run outside right now and wash that area or something? I just ignored it, didn't really notice any wierd reactions or anything, may be the wax absorbed it or is it a long term damage type of thing?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-19-2008, 09:09 AM	#8
JTdrivin1 1 Love 5 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2011 135i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	it's gas, not acid. wipe it off, then hit it with some quick detailer (i carry a bottle in trunk) if you can't wash it right away. really not a big deal....
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-19-2008, 12:12 PM	#9
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	The wax and clear coat are there to protect the paint. So, don't panic. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search