Overspray FAQs

Will the Detail Masters processes damage my clearcoat?

No. Our processes have been found safe by most major automotive manufacturers and proven to be clearcoat safe. Since overspray usually sits on top of the clearcoat, our system is designed to remove the contaminant, not your clearcoat.

Is that true that cleaning my vehicle will void my warranty?

No. The automotive manufacturers warranty your vehicle, not the dealership. Our processes have been tested by most manufacturers and will not void the warranty. We guarantee our processes will not remove or alter the state of the clearcoat to affect any warranties.

How long will it take to clean my vehicle?

Depending on vehicle size and color, and the severity of the overspray, a 3-man crew will average approximately 3-5 hours per vehicle. The on-site supervisor will confirm the estimated completion time when you drop off the vehicle.

What about the overspray on my moldings?

Detail Masters can clean most moldings and recondition them with a non-abrasive, oil based cleaner. If the moldings are not cleanable, the supervisor will offer other options to you.

What about the overspray on my windows?

Detail Masters uses a non-abrasive synthetic clay on all glass surfaces to remove the overspray. This is the safest and most thorough way to clean the glass.

What about the wax or sealant on the vehicle?

After removing the overspray from your vehicle, Detail Masters will polish it and apply a polymer sealant.

How do you clean my vehicle?

All Detail Masters’ cleaning procedures are done by hand. In most cases, we use a special synthetic clay to remove the overspray, then an oil based cleaner that we specifically manufacture to remove any residue on the vehicle. After the overspray is removed, we polish the vehicle and apply a polymer sealant.

Do you use buffers?

Detail Masters does not use buffers in most overspray removal processes. However, a dual-action polisher (often referred to as a DA tool) is used in the finish application for uniformity.

Do you have a guarantee?

Detail Masters guarantees that the processes we use will not harm your finish. We stand behind our work, but cannot guarantee paint jobs we did not do.

How much does this cost?

Our prices are determined upon the quantity and sizes of the vehicles, the severity of the overspray and type of paint or emission that was overprayed. This is a variable cost which is usually negotiated with the insurance company or contractor handling your claim.

The body shop says my vehicle needs to be repainted?

Detail Masters specializes in overspray removal which most body shops are not successful at doing. Their conventional methods or repainting are also profitable for the body shop. Detail Masters’ processes are both safe and effective in restoring your vehicle to its pre-loss condition.

Will the Detail Masters processes damage my clearcoat?

No. Our processes have been found safe by most major automotive manufacturers and proven to be clearcoat safe. Since overspray usually sits on top of the clearcoat, our system is designed to remove the contaminant, not your clearcoat.

Is that true that cleaning my vehicle will void my warranty?

No. The automotive manufacturers warranty your vehicle, not the dealership. Our processes have been tested by most manufacturers and will not void the warranty. We guarantee our processes will not remove or alter the state of the clearcoat to affect any warranties.

How long will it take to clean my vehicle?

Depending on vehicle size and color, and the severity of the overspray, a 3-man crew will average approximately 3-5 hours per vehicle. The on-site supervisor will confirm the estimated completion time when you drop off the vehicle.

What about the overspray on my moldings?

Detail Masters can clean most moldings and recondition them with a non-abrasive, oil based cleaner. If the moldings are not cleanable, the supervisor will offer other options to you.

What about the overspray on my windows?

Detail Masters uses a non-abrasive synthetic clay on all glass surfaces to remove the overspray. This is the safest and most thorough way to clean the glass.

What about the wax or sealant on the vehicle?

After removing the overspray from your vehicle, Detail Masters will polish it and apply a polymer sealant.

How do you clean my vehicle?

All Detail Masters’ cleaning procedures are done by hand. In most cases, we use a special synthetic clay to remove the overspray, then an oil based cleaner that we specifically manufacture to remove any residue on the vehicle. After the overspray is removed, we polish the vehicle and apply a polymer sealant.

Do you use buffers?

Detail Masters does not use buffers in most overspray removal processes. However, a dual-action polisher (often referred to as a DA tool) is used in the finish application for uniformity.

Do you have a guarantee?

Detail Masters guarantees that the processes we use will not harm your finish. We stand behind our work, but cannot guarantee paint jobs we did not do.

How much does this cost?

Our prices are determined upon the quantity and sizes of the vehicles, the severity of the overspray and type of paint or emission that was overprayed. This is a variable cost which is usually negotiated with the insurance company or contractor handling your claim.

The body shop says my vehicle needs to be repainted?

Detail Masters specializes in overspray removal which most body shops are not successful at doing. Their conventional methods or repainting are also profitable for the body shop. Detail Masters’ processes are both safe and effective in restoring your vehicle to its pre-loss condition.