Dirty stuff, can't get it off?

Xens · 11-21-2005, 04:01 PM

I've been washing my car once every week or so since I got it and over the time I've noticed little brown spots that doesn't seem to come off like dirt with the carwash soup, I scrubbed a little harder today during the wash but it didn't really do any good. These spots aren't visible usually and can only be found if you are looking carefully close-up, but I have absolutely no idea what they heck they are.

I'm planning to do some polishing and waxing soon but I don't want to those spots to be sealed under the wax.

What are they? What to do?

zdognaylor · 11-21-2005, 04:24 PM

get some bug and tar remover from auto zone or pepboys

Xens · 11-21-2005, 06:12 PM

Thanks I'll get some. I think they are from the tree where I park under at work, because I remember when I used to play around trees when I was a little and I'd get these clear glue-type things from under the skins of the trees. They are usually clear and very sticky, hard to wash off. It feels and looks like the same thing on my paint, except they are small dots and all over the roof, hood and trunk, nothing on side panels.

longtran · 11-21-2005, 08:11 PM

use a clay bar.

11-21-2005, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran

use a clay bar.

Yep, like longtran says, use a clay bar, then wax.

ga-bmwdrvr · 11-22-2005, 07:29 AM

also recommend using the clay bar

afocoryw20 · 11-22-2005, 07:33 AM

Clay bar or some type of paint cleanser....Bug and Tar remover are very harsh on the clear coat.

impulsebrklyn · 11-22-2005, 10:34 AM

clay bar!!!! if not a light paint cleaner or polish. Chris

Xens · 11-22-2005, 12:23 PM

Here are some pics, do I HAVE to claybar? I've never done it before and honestly, am terrified of this product, I just think I'll mess up with all the lubricating and everything.

impulsebrklyn · 11-22-2005, 01:19 PM

honestly cant see much from the pictures. nothing to be afraid of with clay just make sure you wash you car and completely dry it and use the directed amount of lubrication. If it starts to stick add more lube. Remember to use as little pressure as needed to remove the spots. Alot of pressue could be bad especially since you have a dark color.

Chris

HRC · 11-28-2005, 06:52 PM

Dude, we need to hook up, I can show you how to keep your car looking ACE! I'm in walnut creek and I use zaino.

Danny

11-21-2005, 04:01 PM	#1
Xens Eh 108 Rep 653 Posts Drives: Is Turbo'd Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Dirty stuff, can't get it off? I've been washing my car once every week or so since I got it and over the time I've noticed little brown spots that doesn't seem to come off like dirt with the carwash soup, I scrubbed a little harder today during the wash but it didn't really do any good. These spots aren't visible usually and can only be found if you are looking carefully close-up, but I have absolutely no idea what they heck they are. I'm planning to do some polishing and waxing soon but I don't want to those spots to be sealed under the wax. What are they? What to do?
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11-21-2005, 04:24 PM	#2
zdognaylor Private First Class 25 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 325i electric red Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	get some bug and tar remover from auto zone or pepboys __________________ This one time at band camp...........
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11-21-2005, 06:12 PM	#3
Xens Eh 108 Rep 653 Posts Drives: Is Turbo'd Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Thanks I'll get some. I think they are from the tree where I park under at work, because I remember when I used to play around trees when I was a little and I'd get these clear glue-type things from under the skins of the trees. They are usually clear and very sticky, hard to wash off. It feels and looks like the same thing on my paint, except they are small dots and all over the roof, hood and trunk, nothing on side panels.
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11-21-2005, 08:11 PM	#4
longtran Lieutenant General 1429 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	use a clay bar.
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11-22-2005, 07:29 AM	#6
ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	also recommend using the clay bar
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11-22-2005, 07:33 AM	#7
afocoryw20 Lieutenant 12 Rep 456 Posts Drives: X3 + 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Jerz iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325XI [0.00] 2005 X3 [0.00] 1990 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00]	Clay bar or some type of paint cleanser....Bug and Tar remover are very harsh on the clear coat.
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impulsebrklyn First Lieutenant 18 Rep 387 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	clay bar!!!! if not a light paint cleaner or polish. Chris __________________ 2006 BMW 330i - Jet Black - Terra - Burl Walnut - Premuim Package - Sports Package - Fold Down Seats - Heated Front Seats - Strut Brace - Sunglass Tray - Carbon Fiber Front Lips - Alarm - Blacklines - ACS Roof Wing - Breyton Trunk Spoiler - 19" Breyton Spirits wrapped in Michelin PS2
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11-22-2005, 12:23 PM	#9
Xens Eh 108 Rep 653 Posts Drives: Is Turbo'd Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Here are some pics, do I HAVE to claybar? I've never done it before and honestly, am terrified of this product, I just think I'll mess up with all the lubricating and everything.
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11-22-2005, 01:19 PM	#10
impulsebrklyn First Lieutenant 18 Rep 387 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	honestly cant see much from the pictures. nothing to be afraid of with clay just make sure you wash you car and completely dry it and use the directed amount of lubrication. If it starts to stick add more lube. Remember to use as little pressure as needed to remove the spots. Alot of pressue could be bad especially since you have a dark color. Chris __________________ 2006 BMW 330i - Jet Black - Terra - Burl Walnut - Premuim Package - Sports Package - Fold Down Seats - Heated Front Seats - Strut Brace - Sunglass Tray - Carbon Fiber Front Lips - Alarm - Blacklines - ACS Roof Wing - Breyton Trunk Spoiler - 19" Breyton Spirits wrapped in Michelin PS2
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11-28-2005, 06:52 PM	#11
HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Dude, we need to hook up, I can show you how to keep your car looking ACE! I'm in walnut creek and I use zaino. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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