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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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A few days ago I noticed a grey spot on my hood. Today while washing the car, I found more spots on the fender and bumper that are fainter than the one on the hood. Looks like something splashed on my car while driving. Any ideas how to get this off?






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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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maybe claybar? goodluck on finding a solution. Beautiful car by the way
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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Looks like some really hard water stains (anyone with well water that they use to water the lawn)
Try some vinegar, then a claybar
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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i have a couple and they wont come off. im gonna have to claybar it
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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might be tree sap.....clay bar will take care of it.
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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Looks like bird crap to me... Well at least after you clean it off. I had a spot on my hood thatwas like that and just some good buffing took it off. Does it feel different from the rest of the paint around it
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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The claybar did take it off. Thanks for the help guys.
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