[turbomangt]

RE, you bring up a great question and one that is a real problem. Recently I have had more than a few cars come in with "road paint". This stuff is Epoxy based. designed for LONG TERM DURABILITY on the streets, When this stuff gets on a cars finish, and sets itself up, its bad news. Most paint is not so bad to removed if you get to it with 24 hours, but any longer than that, and you need time/chemicals and elbow grease. The water based stuff I would try solvent base paint remover designed for automotive finishes. For Expoxy I have to use acid. I NEVER use acid on a finish unless it is extreme conditions, and have wasted all other options. YOu need to wear a mask/ gloves, and have good ventilation. Also you have to neutralize the PH level after you use it. When Epoxy gets in the wheels wells, the only option is to repaint them. I use heavy duty rubbized under coating paint.
For sticker removal IRPT gave good advice. Use lots of librication as you are rubbing, otherwise not only will the sticker come off, you will scratch the finish as well. I like to use a piece of dental floss once it is heated, get it behind the decal and gently pull the floss under it. I bug sponge also works with soap/ and or solvent.