| ![]() | ||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||
|
|||||||
Discussing How do I get these specks off of my car? in the General Car Care & Detailing Forum. I had my hood painted 3 months back, and I don't know what these ... Modded Mustangs is the premier Ford Mustang Forum on the internet. We discuss all aspects of the Ford Mustang on the forum. Registered Users do not see the above ads. Please Register - It's Free! |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools |
|
|
#1 |
|
Regular
02 GT Vert
15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Miami
Posts: 202
|
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! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
Going in as soon as I find a jacked bald guy to sit in my car to tell me I'm granny shiftin' and not double clutchin' like I shouldDon't want your 75 shot jets anymore? PM me and I'll buy them. Size 40 & 26 |
| Sponsored Links | Remove Advertisements |
| Forums at Modded Mustangs Advertisement |
|
|
#2 |
|
Hardcore Enthusiast
2002 Mustang GT
Best ET: 14.095 @ 99.60 mph
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ozark, Alabama
Posts: 2,462
|
Clay bar or using a black pad with glaze and a PC.
|
|
|
#3 |
|
Hardcore Enthusiast
69
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: richmond/deltaville, va
Posts: 2,843
|
Is it sand? Or something from a tree?
__________________
steeda UDP, steeda CAI, xcal3 w/ 93oct tune, 3.73's, tlok magnaflow exhaust is in, dunno when it will be installed. The unexamined life is not worth living. |
|
|
#4 |
|
Regular
02 GT Vert
15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Miami
Posts: 202
|
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.
__________________
Going in as soon as I find a jacked bald guy to sit in my car to tell me I'm granny shiftin' and not double clutchin' like I shouldDon't want your 75 shot jets anymore? PM me and I'll buy them. Size 40 & 26 |
|
|
#5 |
|
Sonic Blue FTGDMFW!!!
2004 Mustang v6
10.73 1/8th mile
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Portland, TN
Posts: 3,560
|
claybaring did wonders for me when i had this problem...
__________________
2004 Mustang 3.9 v6 K&N - True Dual Thrush Welded Exhaust - 5k HIDs - Show car shine 24/7 Fuckers
|
|
|
#6 |
|
Hardcore Enthusiast
2002 Mustang GT
Best ET: 14.095 @ 99.60 mph
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ozark, Alabama
Posts: 2,462
|
It's compounding residue/splatter.
|
|
|
#7 |
|
Regular
02 GT Vert
15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Miami
Posts: 202
|
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!
__________________
Going in as soon as I find a jacked bald guy to sit in my car to tell me I'm granny shiftin' and not double clutchin' like I shouldDon't want your 75 shot jets anymore? PM me and I'll buy them. Size 40 & 26 |
|
|
#8 |
|
Hardcore Enthusiast
2002 Mustang GT
Best ET: 14.095 @ 99.60 mph
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ozark, Alabama
Posts: 2,462
|
You can. It won't hurt it at all.
|
|
|
#9 |
|
Enthusiast
2007 Mustang GT 5 speed
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 572
|
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.
__________________
![]() Got a sig? Need a sig? PM me. |
|
|
#10 |
|
Regular
02 GT Vert
15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Miami
Posts: 202
|
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?
__________________
Going in as soon as I find a jacked bald guy to sit in my car to tell me I'm granny shiftin' and not double clutchin' like I shouldDon't want your 75 shot jets anymore? PM me and I'll buy them. Size 40 & 26 |
|
|
#11 |
|
Enthusiast
2004 Mustang GT 40th Aniv
coming soon
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: El Paso, Tx
Posts: 660
|
id take it to a good local body shop and get an estimate to have them remove them professionally it shouldnt cost too much
__________________
Accufab Upper Plenum & 70 mm Throttle Body, SLP Long Tubes, SLP Catted X-Pipe, SLP Loudmouth Catback, 91 Octane SCT-X3 Tune, K&N FIPK, Hurst Short Throw, Mach 1 Grill Delete & Chin, 18" Cobra R wrapped in Nitto 555's |
|
|
#12 |
|
June ROTM
2003 Mustang V6
16.8@83.3
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 2,459
|
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. |
|
|
#13 |
|
Hardcore Enthusiast
2000 mustang gt
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: vansant,va
Posts: 2,661
|
for you cowl and mirror the Mr.clean magic eraser does magic on them and does not hurt the plastic
__________________
Mac Flowpaths o/r/h spectre filter lowered 1.2"front-1"back |
|
|
#14 |
|
Regular
99 Cherokee sport/87 5.0
not tested
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: san antonio, tx
Posts: 496
|
that shouldn't be too hard to get off. porter cable ftw.
__________________
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory," -Hartley Burr Alexander
TILLER IS MY BASTARD CHILD'S SON'S BOYFRIEND |
|
|
#15 |
|
Regular
2001 GT Conv
1.2 seconds @ 2000.1mph
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Central PA
Posts: 157
|
+1 Clay Bar.. , just make sure you wash and wax after that..
__________________
![]() Zombie Killing Club Member #6 |
|
|
#16 |
|
Regular
02 GT Vert
15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Miami
Posts: 202
|
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...
__________________
Going in as soon as I find a jacked bald guy to sit in my car to tell me I'm granny shiftin' and not double clutchin' like I shouldDon't want your 75 shot jets anymore? PM me and I'll buy them. Size 40 & 26 |
|
|
#17 | |
|
Regular
2001 GT Conv
1.2 seconds @ 2000.1mph
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Central PA
Posts: 157
|
I use the Magic Carwash (no dry needed)...
__________________
![]() Zombie Killing Club Member #6 |
|
![]() |
| Thread Tools | |
|
|
Threads Similar to: How do I get these specks off of my car?
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| First car show pics and vids!w/burnout contest crazy car must see | gooberhead320 | The Clubhouse | 23 | September 3rd, 2008 08:59 PM |
| specks? | 91cobra5.0 | 99-04 | 5 | June 22nd, 2008 12:40 PM |
| header tourqe specks | 91cobra5.0 | 5.0 Mustangs | 0 | June 3rd, 2008 10:27 PM |
| If i put lowering springs on my car, will it lower my car? | mikevm78 | The Clubhouse | 6 | April 3rd, 2008 08:07 PM |
| OC Car Shows-Celebrity Car Show | RC02GT | Modular Mustangs | 3 | August 3rd, 2007 04:59 PM |