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Xmicro_SS · 10-18-2009, 08:22 PM

IF you are under a carport, maybe there is something up on top that is running off. After you get the car back to normal, get up on top pf that thing and power wash it with a cleaner for vinyl siding.

If it is also on the front clip and the rear bumper than you know it is NOT coming from the car since they are plastic!

glambert1 · 10-18-2009, 08:25 PM

a 747 dropped a big turd block and some of it fell on your car

Hicompression · 10-18-2009, 08:59 PM

Your hood is aluminum. It will not rust. It may corrode, but it will not produce red iron oxide rust stains! Typically aluminum oxide is black or white in color.

I would say you've got an acid rain problem.

RickF · 10-19-2009, 01:18 AM

Tanic acid... looks to me like it came from a tree, perhaps morning dew dripping from the leaves.

shevyman · 10-19-2009, 01:30 AM

you know i was thinking the same as others its not rust you will know rust.

now i would hate to say this but get some cleaner wax and try that, and if that does not work go with the rubbing compound, YES i know we should'nt but if you do that then a real nice layer of the nxt wax your car will be fine.

sorry we can't help you any further but to pics are not enough would need to see in person.

Skyblu · 10-19-2009, 12:46 PM

definately looks to me like tree stains, this happend to me after parking under a pecan tree. You have to wax really hard to get them off.

OBSSEST · 10-19-2009, 03:24 PM

Are these spots on your glass, too?

coolman · 10-19-2009, 03:42 PM

I would move if rain caused that on my car.

Edrock · 10-19-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TanandGreen

Are these spots on your glass, too?

Good question!

If it is something dripping on the car, certainly there would be spots on the windshield similar to what is on the paint...

You wouldn't happen to have installed a new irragation system or parking at work near one would you? That would certainly explain it. Happened to me in a golf course parking lot years ago. While I was on the course, the system came on and wet the entire car, then the sun baked it all in. I never could get it all out even using polishing compound...

ddunerider · 10-19-2009, 04:15 PM

Thats crap!! park it in the gerage and dont drive it in the rain,and yes clay bar and wax the crap out of it

80Zedder · 10-20-2009, 04:14 PM

those will buff right out, dont be too concerned. Also GM will buff your entire car ONCE for fallout its in your owners manual. but you only get it ONCE.

Hicompression · 10-20-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80Zedder

those will buff right out, dont be too concerned. Also GM will buff your entire car ONCE for fallout its in your owners manual. but you only get it ONCE.

Volcanic or nuclear?

Foster26 · 10-21-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slacker

Could be rust from rail dust- when the cars get transported by rail, small particles of iron from the wheels of the train cars get airborne and land on anything in the area. If they are hot, they sometimes embed themselves in the paint. The best solution is to clay the car- it's probably what the dealer will do.

This seems to be the most likely scenario. Use a magnifying glass and look at the spots closely. If you see a spec in the center that appears to be a piece of metal, its rail dust. My dad had this on his truck and the dealer had to use some sort of acid wash to get it off. Good luck finding a fix.

Proroc · 10-28-2009, 09:43 PM

I have seen this a lot on light colored vehicles. It is caused by the tire dressing. We had a bad case of it on white Tahoe side moldings. For some reason it only attacked the molding. I also remember seeing on the 2002 camaros. I not sure why but we figured it out to be a dressing.

Hope you find it.

10-18-2009, 08:22 PM	#15
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	IF you are under a carport, maybe there is something up on top that is running off. After you get the car back to normal, get up on top pf that thing and power wash it with a cleaner for vinyl siding. If it is also on the front clip and the rear bumper than you know it is NOT coming from the car since they are plastic! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

10-18-2009, 08:25 PM	#16
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10-18-2009, 08:59 PM	#17
Hicompression Rumbly Bumble Bee Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,468	Your Hood is Aluminum! Your hood is aluminum. It will not rust. It may corrode, but it will not produce red iron oxide rust stains! Typically aluminum oxide is black or white in color. I would say you've got an acid rain problem. __________________ 2010 RALLY YELLOW 2SS 6M -OBX Longtubes FTW!

10-19-2009, 04:15 PM	#24
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10-28-2009, 09:43 PM	#28
Proroc Drives: 2013 Red ZL1 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Salem, Va. Posts: 159	I have seen this a lot on light colored vehicles. It is caused by the tire dressing. We had a bad case of it on white Tahoe side moldings. For some reason it only attacked the molding. I also remember seeing on the 2002 camaros. I not sure why but we figured it out to be a dressing. Hope you find it. __________________ New 2013 ZL1 Red Coupe with the Roto Fab CIA and the rest is stock ...so far 3000 miles now..7.97 1/8 mile on Drs, Autocross, and 2.14 full course at VIR. SOLD!!! 2010 BLACK ON BLACK 2SS LS3, WHTIE STRIPES, Permachrome factory rims widen 10.75 rear 305/35 nittos, 275s p-zeros on the front, LIVERNOIS TUNED MAGIE-550RWHP, ROTO FAB, EBACH PROKIT, SLP emblems

10-19-2009, 01:18 AM	#18
RickF Drives: 2SS/RS \| LS3 \| Black/ IO \| Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 21	Tanic acid... looks to me like it came from a tree, perhaps morning dew dripping from the leaves.

10-19-2009, 01:30 AM	#19
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	you know i was thinking the same as others its not rust you will know rust. now i would hate to say this but get some cleaner wax and try that, and if that does not work go with the rubbing compound, YES i know we should'nt but if you do that then a real nice layer of the nxt wax your car will be fine. sorry we can't help you any further but to pics are not enough would need to see in person.

10-19-2009, 12:46 PM	#20
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 990	definately looks to me like tree stains, this happend to me after parking under a pecan tree. You have to wax really hard to get them off.

10-19-2009, 03:24 PM	#21
OBSSEST Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS, Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 413	Are these spots on your glass, too?

10-19-2009, 03:42 PM	#22
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	I would move if rain caused that on my car.

10-20-2009, 04:14 PM	#25
80Zedder Cheif Pounderhard Drives: 80camaro/Avalanche/srt8charger Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the vault Posts: 547	those will buff right out, dont be too concerned. Also GM will buff your entire car ONCE for fallout its in your owners manual. but you only get it ONCE.

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