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Old 12-03-2010, 09:15 PM
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My car was painted in May of this year and I have noticed brownish stains above the exhaust tips and all the way up to the spoiler supports. I assume this is from exhaust. I am catless, and wonder how common a problem this is. I'll put some extra wax in those areas once I get them fully clean.
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i had the same prob with mine it comes off easy with some rubbing compound but it also happens alot i have to clean it up once a month
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I'm guessing that a clay bar would take care of most of it. All my cars are dark, so it's hard to tell.
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Originally Posted by Spd-Kilz
I'm guessing that a clay bar would take care of most of it. All my cars are dark, so it's hard to tell.
Yes, try the clay bar before you try the polishing compound.
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Mine used to stain like that with bolt ons and a mail order tune, now with heads and cam and a real tune I get no staining at all.
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Instead of wearing the paint down with an abrasive. I use Joe Gibbs de-greaser. It is also amazing with rubber from the drag strip and does not harm the paint. It is getting real popular around here with people who have seen my use it.

http://www.joegibbsracingoil.com/pro...degreaser.html
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Mine does it too. I assume it's because of the left over carbon and no cats on the exhaust. I just use a little cleaner wax when I'm cleaning it quick or claybar when you really want to get the car detailed up. BTW, I have to say from seeing your car in person and your red TA, I freakin love the styling of your cars. Great job man.



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