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ARrado15 · 10-02-2017, 06:54 PM

Hey all,
So I'm having issues removing this dirt from my paint. I took a trip across country a month ago, and got some dirt/mud/clay on the rear portion of the car, and on the entire rear bumper. I have never seen something so hard to remove from paint before. I have tried washing the vehicle, Goo Gone, degreaser, bug and tar remover, and even a clay bar, and cannot get anything off. The only success I have had was using the goo gone on one tiny spot, and rubbing it for over 15 minutes to get the dirt off. Can anybody recommend any sort of treatment to get this dirt off? It looks absolutely terrible on the car and i'm so sick of looking at it.

mydreamcar · 10-02-2017, 07:19 PM

Have u tried wd-40?. Spray it on, and use your fingernail to remove it. Works for me everytime

ARrado15 · 10-02-2017, 07:28 PM

WD-40 is the last thing that i've read that I have not tried. Reason I haven't tried it, Is I can't even get the dirt off with my finger nail, and figured the WD-40 wouldn't work. Ill definitely try it though. Any other ideas if this doesn't work?

BRZN · 10-03-2017, 05:21 AM

A picture might help.

Try Adam's Wheel Cleaner mixed 50/50 with water. Have the vehicle in the shade and cool to the touch, rinse the car down, liberally spray the affected area with the diluted Wheel Cleaner and let it dwell on the paint for a few minutes. Don't let the product dry on the paint; mist it with more to keep it moist if it starts to dry. After a few minutes rinse it off and then wash the area as usual. If some still remains, claying may remove the rest at this point as it should have softened what's there.

If the above doesn't work there are Industrial Fall Out Removers available, and also more aggressive clay bars out there that'll do a much better job than the consumer grade clays found at most auto parts stores. After the more aggressive claying polishing is usually required.

ARrado15 · 10-06-2017, 06:46 PM

Sorry for the delay in picture, but here it is. It looks like the type of dirt you can just pick off with your fingernail, but I just can't get it off. It looks like this on the entire back end of the car, as well as the rear half of the sides...

Synner · 10-06-2017, 07:04 PM

Looks like rock chips from a lawn mower.

swampcritter · 10-06-2017, 07:05 PM

Go to www.Cleanoff.com and see if that will work

ARrado15 · 10-06-2017, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synner

Looks like rock chips from a lawn mower.

It's definitely some type of dirt. I was able to get individual dots off with goo b gone but nothing more.

BRZN · 10-08-2017, 06:05 AM

Almost looks like road line paint.

If so, 3M Adhesive Remover and a Plastic Razor Blade will scrape the pieces off. Polishing afterwards would be recommended.

ARrado15 · 11-05-2017, 08:40 PM

Okay, so for anybody wondering, I was able to get the dirt/paint/clay off the paint. I used mothers clay bar, and clay bar'd the rear end for 9.5 hours. Now just need to do the side of the car...

Clarkstar · 11-05-2017, 08:43 PM

Get a magic eraser from walmart... cheap, and it works wonders!

Clarkstar · 11-05-2017, 08:46 PM

Use warm water and some car wash soap...

BAD DAB · 11-06-2017, 08:45 AM

Could it have been cement or paint from road crews painting lines? I've never heard of any dirt that would do that.

Jayjellyfish212 · 11-15-2017, 04:56 PM

Did you try extra elbow grease like this? Lol

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10-02-2017, 06:54 PM	#1
ARrado15 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 145	Worlds Toughest Dirt Hey all, So I'm having issues removing this dirt from my paint. I took a trip across country a month ago, and got some dirt/mud/clay on the rear portion of the car, and on the entire rear bumper. I have never seen something so hard to remove from paint before. I have tried washing the vehicle, Goo Gone, degreaser, bug and tar remover, and even a clay bar, and cannot get anything off. The only success I have had was using the goo gone on one tiny spot, and rubbing it for over 15 minutes to get the dirt off. Can anybody recommend any sort of treatment to get this dirt off? It looks absolutely terrible on the car and i'm so sick of looking at it. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS - Kooks 1 7/8" LTH - Kooks HFC - Solo Mach XL Catback - CAI Intake - VMAX TB - Howards ASA Cam

10-02-2017, 07:19 PM	#2
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	Have u tried wd-40?. Spray it on, and use your fingernail to remove it. Works for me everytime __________________ CAI intake/ADM Scoop/Stainless Power Headers/Dynatech cat back exhaust/Vitesse Throttle Control/ Ported Throttle Body/QTP Electric Cutouts/ 3.91 gears and janetty rear posi/ Tuned by Janetty racing

10-02-2017, 07:28 PM	#3
ARrado15 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 145	WD-40 is the last thing that i've read that I have not tried. Reason I haven't tried it, Is I can't even get the dirt off with my finger nail, and figured the WD-40 wouldn't work. Ill definitely try it though. Any other ideas if this doesn't work? __________________ 2011 Camaro SS - Kooks 1 7/8" LTH - Kooks HFC - Solo Mach XL Catback - CAI Intake - VMAX TB - Howards ASA Cam

10-03-2017, 05:21 AM	#4
BRZN Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver, PA Posts: 450	A picture might help. Try Adam's Wheel Cleaner mixed 50/50 with water. Have the vehicle in the shade and cool to the touch, rinse the car down, liberally spray the affected area with the diluted Wheel Cleaner and let it dwell on the paint for a few minutes. Don't let the product dry on the paint; mist it with more to keep it moist if it starts to dry. After a few minutes rinse it off and then wash the area as usual. If some still remains, claying may remove the rest at this point as it should have softened what's there. If the above doesn't work there are Industrial Fall Out Removers available, and also more aggressive clay bars out there that'll do a much better job than the consumer grade clays found at most auto parts stores. After the more aggressive claying polishing is usually required. __________________

10-06-2017, 06:46 PM	#5
ARrado15 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 145	Sorry for the delay in picture, but here it is. It looks like the type of dirt you can just pick off with your fingernail, but I just can't get it off. It looks like this on the entire back end of the car, as well as the rear half of the sides... __________________ 2011 Camaro SS - Kooks 1 7/8" LTH - Kooks HFC - Solo Mach XL Catback - CAI Intake - VMAX TB - Howards ASA Cam

10-06-2017, 07:04 PM	#6
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Looks like rock chips from a lawn mower.

10-06-2017, 07:05 PM	#7
swampcritter Drives: 2014 Camaro LS / 13 zl1 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Hayes , Va. Posts: 367	Go to www.Cleanoff.com and see if that will work

10-08-2017, 06:05 AM	#9
BRZN Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver, PA Posts: 450	Almost looks like road line paint. If so, 3M Adhesive Remover and a Plastic Razor Blade will scrape the pieces off. Polishing afterwards would be recommended. __________________

11-05-2017, 08:40 PM	#10
ARrado15 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 145	Okay, so for anybody wondering, I was able to get the dirt/paint/clay off the paint. I used mothers clay bar, and clay bar'd the rear end for 9.5 hours. Now just need to do the side of the car... __________________ 2011 Camaro SS - Kooks 1 7/8" LTH - Kooks HFC - Solo Mach XL Catback - CAI Intake - VMAX TB - Howards ASA Cam

11-05-2017, 08:43 PM	#11
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	Get a magic eraser from walmart... cheap, and it works wonders! __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

11-05-2017, 08:46 PM	#12
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	Use warm water and some car wash soap... Attached Images __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

11-06-2017, 08:45 AM	#13
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Could it have been cement or paint from road crews painting lines? I've never heard of any dirt that would do that. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

11-15-2017, 04:56 PM	#14
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	Did you try extra elbow grease like this? Lol __________________ Car mods: never enough!