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mudchick_alicia · 10-18-2012, 11:54 AM

Okay so this awkward looking spot has been on the hood of my car since I have had it for about a year now. I have clayed and waxed with the Adam's lineup of stuff and still have not been successful at getting this off. It is not raised and you cannot feel it to touch. Not sure if maybe it might be in the paint itself? Any suggestions?

Good_Times · 10-18-2012, 12:18 PM

It could be etched into the paint from a bird bomb or other contaminate. If you don't have a da or other machine you may want to try some Meguiars Scratch-X by hand and follow the directions on the back. Another old trick would be taking a little white vinegar on a microfiber towel and rubbing the spot.What actually caused the spot would dictate what was needed to remove it. Not knowing the cause will require a little trial and error as they say. If another member is located in your area with a da , I would try and compound it out. A da or rotary in the hands of the right person can do quite a bit of defect removal. Just remember that not every blemish found on a painted surface is repairable .

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 10-18-2012, 12:22 PM

well that looks.. interesting..

Sevn86 · 10-18-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. iNCREDIBLE

well that looks.. interesting..

That's what I was gonna say. I think someone might I have put that there on purpose.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 10-18-2012, 12:36 PM

Polish it out. Looks like a water etching.

Iwantone2 · 10-18-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. iNCREDIBLE

well that looks.. interesting..

I don't even...

OP, you can certainly try to clay bar the area and see if that will get that etching out.

christianmotox · 10-18-2012, 01:38 PM

Thats not good LOL.

If you tried the clay and wax, youre next step is to try a polish, that should get it out (no pun intended)

Adam's Polishes · 10-18-2012, 02:05 PM

Hello!

From the picture, that looks like a bird bomb etching. Have you tried polishing that spot at all after Clay? If the spot is superficial enough, the clay will remove it. Too deep, you will need to perhaps use something like Swirl and Haze Remover Car Polish and an Orange Hex Grip Hand Car Polish Applicator, in this case, because it's isolated, by hand. Follow that up with Revive Hand Car Polish and a Blue Hex Grip Hand Car Polish Applicator to finish cleaning and shining up the paint, then protect it with Wax. If it won't come out by hand, step up to a machine.

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Mook

mudchick_alicia · 10-18-2012, 02:08 PM

The first time I saw it I was wondering if someone did it on purpose? It's kindof like those people who find the virgin mary on their toast....except I found a _____ on my hood maybe it was meant to be there!

I did dawn wash, clay and rewash with Adam's carwash then followed up with my porter cable polisher last night. Did these steps on the polisher: Severe Swirl Remover followed by Swirl and Haze Remover, Fine Machine Polish paying special attention to this spot but no luck. I may try the white vinegar tonight and see what happens.

ihaveacamaro · 10-18-2012, 02:21 PM

I don't think a penis came on there by itself lol!

Try some meguiars ultimate compound and ultimate polish (sold in walmart) if you are doing it by hand.

Try just a medium polish if doing by a machine.

If you can't catch your fingernail in it, there is hope to get rid of it!

Edit: Just read your above post. If adams isn't working, try getting the megs ultimate compound and machine it with the PC. Remember to use slow arm speed and a 1.5 ft square area. 6 to 8 passes makes 1 section pass... I don't think it would need more than that.

DarkneSS · 10-18-2012, 07:50 PM

Lmao damn! You have any enemies?

Al C. · 10-18-2012, 08:21 PM

It's a sign if good luck...

David79z28 · 10-18-2012, 09:27 PM

Maybe this artist moved East.

CaryE1 · 10-19-2012, 04:16 PM

Mudchick_alicia, I had some water etching on my car that took a couple of "tries" with the Adams products to get off. After the first session, they faded some; and then I spent some extra time on the second which got rid of them. So I think that if you try the PC and the three products again -- the Severe Swirl Remover, then the Swirl and Haze Remover, followed by the Fine Machine Polish, it will probably eventually come out.

10-18-2012, 11:54 AM	#1
mudchick_alicia Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Benton, LA Posts: 210 View My Garage	Cannot get this awkward looking spot off Okay so this awkward looking spot has been on the hood of my car since I have had it for about a year now. I have clayed and waxed with the Adam's lineup of stuff and still have not been successful at getting this off. It is not raised and you cannot feel it to touch. Not sure if maybe it might be in the paint itself? Any suggestions? __________________ CAI, Borla Atak Axleback, Magnaflow xpipe, Solo's HF Cats, Nitto Invos on EuroTek Mesh Deep Concave 20x10 on all 4's

10-18-2012, 12:22 PM	#3
Mr. iNCREDIBLE Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Baby... Posts: 2,530	well that looks.. interesting.. __________________ *I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you fail to understand.*

10-18-2012, 01:38 PM	#7
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	Thats not good LOL. If you tried the clay and wax, youre next step is to try a polish, that should get it out (no pun intended) __________________

10-18-2012, 02:08 PM	#9
mudchick_alicia Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Benton, LA Posts: 210 View My Garage	The first time I saw it I was wondering if someone did it on purpose? It's kindof like those people who find the virgin mary on their toast....except I found a _____ on my hood maybe it was meant to be there! I did dawn wash, clay and rewash with Adam's carwash then followed up with my porter cable polisher last night. Did these steps on the polisher: Severe Swirl Remover followed by Swirl and Haze Remover, Fine Machine Polish paying special attention to this spot but no luck. I may try the white vinegar tonight and see what happens. __________________ CAI, Borla Atak Axleback, Magnaflow xpipe, Solo's HF Cats, Nitto Invos on EuroTek Mesh Deep Concave 20x10 on all 4's

10-18-2012, 02:21 PM	#10
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	I don't think a penis came on there by itself lol! Try some meguiars ultimate compound and ultimate polish (sold in walmart) if you are doing it by hand. Try just a medium polish if doing by a machine. If you can't catch your fingernail in it, there is hope to get rid of it! Edit: Just read your above post. If adams isn't working, try getting the megs ultimate compound and machine it with the PC. Remember to use slow arm speed and a 1.5 ft square area. 6 to 8 passes makes 1 section pass... I don't think it would need more than that. __________________ . Please check out my youtube detailing channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/roshan517 "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."

10-18-2012, 12:18 PM	#2
Good_Times Drives: red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 324	It could be etched into the paint from a bird bomb or other contaminate. If you don't have a da or other machine you may want to try some Meguiars Scratch-X by hand and follow the directions on the back. Another old trick would be taking a little white vinegar on a microfiber towel and rubbing the spot.What actually caused the spot would dictate what was needed to remove it. Not knowing the cause will require a little trial and error as they say. If another member is located in your area with a da , I would try and compound it out. A da or rotary in the hands of the right person can do quite a bit of defect removal. Just remember that not every blemish found on a painted surface is repairable .

10-18-2012, 12:36 PM	#5
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	Polish it out. Looks like a water etching.

10-18-2012, 02:05 PM	#8
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Hello! From the picture, that looks like a bird bomb etching. Have you tried polishing that spot at all after Clay? If the spot is superficial enough, the clay will remove it. Too deep, you will need to perhaps use something like Swirl and Haze Remover Car Polish and an Orange Hex Grip Hand Car Polish Applicator, in this case, because it's isolated, by hand. Follow that up with Revive Hand Car Polish and a Blue Hex Grip Hand Car Polish Applicator to finish cleaning and shining up the paint, then protect it with Wax. If it won't come out by hand, step up to a machine. - Mook

10-18-2012, 07:50 PM	#11
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Lmao damn! You have any enemies?

10-18-2012, 08:21 PM	#12
Al C. Drives: ZL1 #529 "El-Jefe" Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 668	It's a sign if good luck...

10-18-2012, 09:27 PM	#13
David79z28 Drives: 79Z28 and 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Greenville, TX Posts: 526	Maybe this artist moved East.

10-19-2012, 04:16 PM	#14
CaryE1 Drives: Black 2011 2LT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 256	Mudchick_alicia, I had some water etching on my car that took a couple of "tries" with the Adams products to get off. After the first session, they faded some; and then I spent some extra time on the second which got rid of them. So I think that if you try the PC and the three products again -- the Severe Swirl Remover, then the Swirl and Haze Remover, followed by the Fine Machine Polish, it will probably eventually come out. __________________