Overspray Removal

Got Paint or Grit Stuck to Your Car? We’ll Take It Off — Safely and Cleanly

You didn’t do anything wrong — maybe you parked near a construction site, road crew, or building getting painted. But now your car feels gritty and rough, and no matter how much you wash it, the specks don’t come off.

That’s overspray — and it sticks to paint, windows, trim, and chrome like glue.

At RoamShine, we specialize in safe, non-damaging overspray removal. We come to you with the right tools and experience to clean your car the right way — no scratching, no guesswork, and no surprises.

What Is Overspray?

Overspray is any fine mist or particles that land on your car and harden onto the surface. Common culprits include:

1. Paint from nearby buildings or graffiti
2. Road line paint or industrial sealers
3. Spray adhesives or construction coatings
4. Even landscaping chemicals or tree sap in some cases

You’ll know it’s there when your paint feels rough, or when you run your hand over a clean panel and feel little bumps — almost like sandpaper.

Why You Shouldn’t Try to Scrub It Off

Overspray doesn’t come off with soap and water. And scrubbing it with a towel or sponge? That’s a good way to scratch your paint or haze your glass.

We see it all the time: people try to fix it themselves and end up doing more damage. That’s why we use a measured, paint-safe approach built for this exact problem.

What We Actually Do

Every car and every type of overspray is different, so we start by inspecting your vehicle and figuring out the best way to remove it without harming anything underneath.

Depending on what we’re dealing with, we’ll use:

1. Clay bar decontamination to pull particles out of the surface
2. Specialty removers (for things like road paint or sticky chemicals)
3. Careful hand polishing if any etching or light damage remains
4. We’ll also clean your glass, trim, emblems, and even wheels if needed
5. Finish with a sealant or ceramic booster so the surface is smooth and protected again

We don’t cut corners — and we don’t use harsh chemicals that can ruin your clear coat. Every product we use is tested, professional-grade, and safe.

We’ve Helped All Kinds of Clients

1. Drivers who parked near house painters or on job sites
2. People hit by city road paint or commercial sprayers
3. Fleet vehicles or delivery vans parked in the wrong place at the wrong time
4. Even brand-new cars with dealership lot overspray or polishing residue

If your car feels rough and looks dull, we can probably help.

Mobile Service, Anywhere in San Diego

We’re based in San Diego and fully mobile. Whether you're at home in Clairemont, at work in La Mesa, or downtown in Gaslamp, we’ll come to you with everything needed to fix the problem — power, water, and tools included.

We’re fast, respectful, and we clean up after ourselves.

FAQs

How do I know if it’s overspray?

Your car will feel gritty even after a wash — and you might see tiny dots or a haze across your paint or windows. If in doubt, we’ll come check it for free.

Can you remove it from my glass and trim too?

Yes. We clean everything — paint, plastic, chrome, windows — and we’ll protect it once it’s clean.

Will this damage my paint or coating?

Not at all. We work on ceramic-coated cars, custom wraps, matte finishes — even luxury vehicles. We know how to be careful and precise.

How long does it take?

Anywhere from 1 to 3 hours depending on the severity and surface area. We’ll let you know up front what to expect.

Pricing

We’ll give you a real quote after seeing your car. No pressure — just honest pricing based on the condition and size.

TL;DR — Overspray Is Annoying, But It’s Fixable

Don’t settle for a car that looks and feels worse because of something that wasn’t your fault. We’ll get rid of the overspray without scratching your paint or damaging your glass — and we’ll do it where it’s most convenient for you.

Book Overspray Removal with RoamShine — and get your smooth, clean finish back the right way.