I’ve had more than my fair share of experience removing concrete from things that aren’t supposed to have concrete on them. I thought I’d share my thoughts: -Concrete will damage glass, but it takes weeks. -Lightly tapping with the rubber mallet will work incredibly well, but it will leave a dull…

another caution: NEVER add water to acid. It will heat up quickly and spatter all over. You must also wear safety glasses or goggles when handling acid.

I had this happen to me when driving past road construction and overspray went onto my new car. A car detailer used a clay product to remove the spots. This seemed to work well. Fortunately, the construction company payed for the process.

I ended up with concrete splashed on to a Scion xA I once owned. It was dried and I thought it would remain locked to the paint forever. I discovered a product from RoMix called Back Set which was both biodegradable and environmentally safe. It easily dissolves concrete. Here are some photos I took …

Just don’t use it on a concrete driveway.

Removing concrete from cars

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Use vinegar. Start with the weak acids and use stronger as needed.

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