How do I get these specks off of my car?

asiansensation78 · October 29th, 2009, 05:56 PM

I had my hood painted 3 months back, and I don't know what these light blue dots are (primer?), but they were left on my car. I was told not to wash my car for a month after painting, so I kind of forgot about these for a while. Car has been washed maybe 4 or 5 times since then but these specks haven't come off yet. I'm planning to clay and wax my car this weekend, so how do I get these things off? It's kind of tedious going after each individual speck with my fingernail, plus I don't know if it's good for the paint. If anyone has suggestions on how to get these things off, please chime in

Thanks!

zinc02GT · October 30th, 2009, 12:53 AM

Clay bar or using a black pad with glaze and a PC.

v606er · October 30th, 2009, 01:15 AM

Is it sand? Or something from a tree?

asiansensation78 · October 30th, 2009, 01:19 AM

I think it's some kind of base for the paint to go on. When I scratch at them, they turn into kind of a powder.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · October 30th, 2009, 02:02 AM

claybaring did wonders for me when i had this problem...

zinc02GT · October 30th, 2009, 02:17 AM

It's compounding residue/splatter.

asiansensation78 · October 30th, 2009, 02:59 AM

Any ideas on how to get rid of this? I don't think I can clay the plastic pieces lol

Thanks again for the info guys!

zinc02GT · October 30th, 2009, 10:32 AM

You can. It won't hurt it at all.

StangGTR07 · October 30th, 2009, 02:43 PM

Holy crap, somebody didn't do a very good job cleaning up the rubbing compound sling. 3 months will make that stuff pretty hard. I'd take it back to the paint shop and make them clean it, should not have left looking like that.

asiansensation78 · October 30th, 2009, 02:55 PM

Unfortunately the paint shop is in missouri and i'm back in miami for school now. If claying doesn't work is there some kind of cleaning compound I can spray on it thats safe for the paint?

dannyboy281 · November 2nd, 2009, 01:35 AM

id take it to a good local body shop and get an estimate to have them remove them professionally it shouldnt cost too much

Zatrekaz · November 2nd, 2009, 01:55 AM

Try a clay bar with the detail spary and a good microfiber cloth. Since you plan on claying and waxing, wash the car with a good dose of dawn liquid soap. This will help strip the wax and prep the clear for the clay. It might also help with these spots.

Spend some extra time claying these locations that have the splatter. Go over it 3-4 times lightly with the clay, buffing the lubricant off each time.

If that does not take it off, you need a machine's (Porter Cable) help or a bodyshop.

00redgt · November 2nd, 2009, 12:23 PM

for you cowl and mirror the Mr.clean magic eraser does magic on them and does not hurt the plastic

BostonPerformance · November 2nd, 2009, 12:25 PM

that shouldn't be too hard to get off. porter cable ftw.

YeloPony · November 10th, 2009, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

Clay bar or using a black pad with glaze and a PC.

+1 Clay Bar.. , just make sure you wash and wax after that..

asiansensation78 · November 10th, 2009, 04:16 PM

Used Mr. Clean magic eraser on the plastic parts lol but the clay worked well for the most part. Polished the car after that and damn it looked good. Wish I got a picture of it...

YeloPony · November 11th, 2009, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by asiansensation78

Used Mr. Clean magic eraser on the plastic parts lol but the clay worked well for the most part. Polished the car after that and damn it looked good. Wish I got a picture of it...

I <3 Mr. Clean..

I use the Magic Carwash (no dry needed)...

October 29th, 2009, 05:56 PM	#1
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 4 reviews	How do I get these specks off of my car? I had my hood painted 3 months back, and I don't know what these light blue dots are (primer?), but they were left on my car. I was told not to wash my car for a month after painting, so I kind of forgot about these for a while. Car has been washed maybe 4 or 5 times since then but these specks haven't come off yet. I'm planning to clay and wax my car this weekend, so how do I get these things off? It's kind of tedious going after each individual speck with my fingernail, plus I don't know if it's good for the paint. If anyone has suggestions on how to get these things off, please chime in Thanks! __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock

October 30th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#2
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,346 iTrader: 1 reviews	Clay bar or using a black pad with glaze and a PC. __________________ Mods in garage. New mods, new track times soon.

October 30th, 2009, 01:19 AM	#4
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 4 reviews	I think it's some kind of base for the paint to go on. When I scratch at them, they turn into kind of a powder. __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock

October 30th, 2009, 02:02 AM	#5
6ER THEN I 8ER! Premium Member 3.9L V6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 20,970 iTrader: 1 reviews	claybaring did wonders for me when i had this problem... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 6k HIDs - Rear Sway Bar - Mac Prochamber - Goodridge Gstop SS Lines - Lots of Visual Fun - Go Fast Mods (no point in buying...it's a v6) Want to see your car as art...ask me how

October 30th, 2009, 02:17 AM	#6
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,346 iTrader: 1 reviews	It's compounding residue/splatter. __________________ Mods in garage. New mods, new track times soon.

October 30th, 2009, 02:59 AM	#7
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 4 reviews	Any ideas on how to get rid of this? I don't think I can clay the plastic pieces lol Thanks again for the info guys! __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock

October 30th, 2009, 10:32 AM	#8
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,346 iTrader: 1 reviews	You can. It won't hurt it at all. __________________ Mods in garage. New mods, new track times soon.

October 30th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#9
StangGTR07 Premium Member 2007 Mustang GT 5 speed Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,169 iTrader: 0 reviews	Holy crap, somebody didn't do a very good job cleaning up the rubbing compound sling. 3 months will make that stuff pretty hard. I'd take it back to the paint shop and make them clean it, should not have left looking like that. __________________ Sig Portfolio -New and improved.

October 30th, 2009, 02:55 PM	#10
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 4 reviews	Unfortunately the paint shop is in missouri and i'm back in miami for school now. If claying doesn't work is there some kind of cleaning compound I can spray on it thats safe for the paint? __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock

November 2nd, 2009, 01:35 AM	#11
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 4,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,423 iTrader: 0 reviews	id take it to a good local body shop and get an estimate to have them remove them professionally it shouldnt cost too much __________________ FS: Mach 1 OEM Wheels 3K miles with NEW Nitto 555's 275/40/17's PM me http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...555s-rear.html

November 2nd, 2009, 01:55 AM	#12
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,618 iTrader: 12 reviews	Try a clay bar with the detail spary and a good microfiber cloth. Since you plan on claying and waxing, wash the car with a good dose of dawn liquid soap. This will help strip the wax and prep the clear for the clay. It might also help with these spots. Spend some extra time claying these locations that have the splatter. Go over it 3-4 times lightly with the clay, buffing the lubricant off each time. If that does not take it off, you need a machine's (Porter Cable) help or a bodyshop. __________________ OEM Used 99-04 Dark Charcoal Carpet For Sale

November 2nd, 2009, 12:23 PM	#13
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,073 iTrader: 5 reviews	for you cowl and mirror the Mr.clean magic eraser does magic on them and does not hurt the plastic __________________

November 2nd, 2009, 12:25 PM	#14
BostonPerformance Enthusiast 99 Cherokee sport/87 5.0 not tested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 989 iTrader: 0 reviews	that shouldn't be too hard to get off. porter cable ftw. __________________ [CENTER]"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory," -Hartley Burr Alexander

November 10th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#16
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 4 reviews	Used Mr. Clean magic eraser on the plastic parts lol but the clay worked well for the most part. Polished the car after that and damn it looked good. Wish I got a picture of it... __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock

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