Random spots on trunk

kohlzor · 02-24-2018, 03:37 PM

Anyone know what this could be?
Was cleaning my car and just noticed these all over the trunk and can't get them off!

overcoil · 02-24-2018, 05:47 PM

Is it on top of paint ? Can you feel the texture above the surface ?

Don't wipe it with anything but high quality micro fiber towel to wash and either polish or wax to see if that removes it or a quick detailer spray - don't apply downward pressure - let the product do the work

BEM-S4 · 02-24-2018, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottSinger

Is it on top of paint ? Can you feel the texture above the surface ?

Don't wipe it with anything but high quality micro fiber towel to wash and either polish or wax to see if that removes it or a quick detailer spray - don't apply downward pressure - let the product do the work

Or if you're nervous about making matters even worse, since it's such a small area, your local detail shop couldn't possibly charge you more than a nominal fee to see what they can do.

I once had a spot buffed and they even protested when I tried to give them $20. Took them all of 2 minutes.

Agree with the above advice but sometimes if you're unsure what you're dealing with you can make matters worse rather than better.

kohlzor · 02-24-2018, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottSinger

Is it on top of paint ? Can you feel the texture above the surface ?

Don't wipe it with anything but high quality micro fiber towel to wash and either polish or wax to see if that removes it or a quick detailer spray - don't apply downward pressure - let the product do the work

Can't feel the texture.. will try clay bar and if it doesn't work will take it to a detailed.. really strange almost seems like some chemical that for splashed on..

Maynard · 02-26-2018, 07:47 AM

I sometimes get crud like that from upper levels of the parking garage - it is dense salt crystals (or some other mineral) and comes off well w/ just detail spray. Possible it was a corrosive, but that would be more of a dip eaten into the paint (and more of a repair than a cleaning). If so, might check your insurance to see if they cover this as comprehensive or collision.

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