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SunnySideUpII · 09-14-2015, 12:52 AM

Hi,

I'm on 4000 miles right now and I've fully detailed my car a few months ago. (Wash-Clay-Polish-Wax)

Recently, when I'm wiping down the body with a MF cloth and Quikdetailer, I noticed the MF cloth is catching on to stuff and not gliding over the surface smoothly. I can even feel those small particules with my bare hand. When I look closely under sunlight, I can see the contamination. They are extremely tiny dots and the color is greenish.

I'll try to post some pics if I can, but I wanted to know if simple claying process would get rid of this, or do I need to clay AND polish?

I park my car in covered areas on a daily basis, both at home and work, so I'm not sure what this contamination is. Anyone has an idea what this "green stuff" could be?

Thanks.

Reichler · 09-14-2015, 11:11 AM

Post pics if you can. Could be fly crap, road paint, tar, etc. Try to clay a spot off and see what happens.

Depending on the quality of the finish you're trying to maintain, and the grade of clay you're using, you may be able to get by with just a quick clay, then wax or sealant. Worst case is you'll need to do a quick polish after claying to remove any marring the clay does to the paint.

SunnySideUpII · 09-17-2015, 04:35 AM

Thanks.

Will post pics as soon as I can and let you guys know after the clay treatment.

SunnySideUpII · 09-19-2015, 06:41 AM

Was difficult to get a clear close-up pic.

I had a go at it with Meguiars Mild Clay bar, and it got rid of 70% of the spots. Then I followed with Meguiars Ultimate polish and that removed 90% of the remaining stuff. Whats left is very few spots here and there, but it seems if I do a second round of polishing on the same area, all will be gone.

I still dont know what it was, but i guess I'll need to make sure I have a coat of sealant/wax all the time to avoid this type of contamination.

JTruck · 09-19-2015, 04:35 PM

Most likely over spray for construction area or droplets of sap flying off nearby trees.

SSMKNU2 · 09-24-2015, 04:09 PM

Something to keep in mind for the future is you could do an iron treatment on the car. You spray it on the car after you have washed it and it goes on clear then wherever the iron spots are it turns purple and melts it away. I do alot of detailing and mostly see this on white cars (looks like yellowish spots) it is a combination of rail dust, industrial fallout, and the things others have listed above. It is also really good prep for before you do a clay bar method.
Here is an example of what I'm talking about. http://shinesupply.com/collections/p.../smooth-move-1

Adam's Polishes · 09-24-2015, 04:35 PM

Did you try claying again?

Highland Ranger · 09-24-2015, 05:53 PM

This is going to sound weird but if you park near mulch, there is a fungus called "cannon fungus" - very small, can't really see it but it shoots a spore like up to 30 feet.

The spore is dark, like head of a pin and a real b#tch to get off paint or house siding.

SunnySideUpII · 09-25-2015, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam's Polishes

Did you try claying again?

Did another round of claying and it's mostly gone. I had to apply quite a bit of pressure with the clay bar though. It just needs a good polish and a sealant now.

All sorted peeps, thanks!

09-14-2015, 12:52 AM	#1
SunnySideUpII Drives: 2015 ZL1 Bright Yellow Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dubai Posts: 77	Help - Greenish spots on body Hi, I'm on 4000 miles right now and I've fully detailed my car a few months ago. (Wash-Clay-Polish-Wax) Recently, when I'm wiping down the body with a MF cloth and Quikdetailer, I noticed the MF cloth is catching on to stuff and not gliding over the surface smoothly. I can even feel those small particules with my bare hand. When I look closely under sunlight, I can see the contamination. They are extremely tiny dots and the color is greenish. I'll try to post some pics if I can, but I wanted to know if simple claying process would get rid of this, or do I need to clay AND polish? I park my car in covered areas on a daily basis, both at home and work, so I'm not sure what this contamination is. Anyone has an idea what this "green stuff" could be? Thanks.

09-19-2015, 04:35 PM	#5
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Most likely over spray for construction area or droplets of sap flying off nearby trees. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

09-24-2015, 04:09 PM	#6
SSMKNU2 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central IL Posts: 901	Something to keep in mind for the future is you could do an iron treatment on the car. You spray it on the car after you have washed it and it goes on clear then wherever the iron spots are it turns purple and melts it away. I do alot of detailing and mostly see this on white cars (looks like yellowish spots) it is a combination of rail dust, industrial fallout, and the things others have listed above. It is also really good prep for before you do a clay bar method. Here is an example of what I'm talking about. http://shinesupply.com/collections/p.../smooth-move-1 __________________ My Build thread! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317027

09-14-2015, 11:11 AM	#2
Reichler Drives: 2004 GTO & 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 303	Post pics if you can. Could be fly crap, road paint, tar, etc. Try to clay a spot off and see what happens. Depending on the quality of the finish you're trying to maintain, and the grade of clay you're using, you may be able to get by with just a quick clay, then wax or sealant. Worst case is you'll need to do a quick polish after claying to remove any marring the clay does to the paint.

09-17-2015, 04:35 AM	#3
SunnySideUpII Drives: 2015 ZL1 Bright Yellow Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dubai Posts: 77	Thanks. Will post pics as soon as I can and let you guys know after the clay treatment.

09-19-2015, 06:41 AM	#4
SunnySideUpII Drives: 2015 ZL1 Bright Yellow Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dubai Posts: 77	Was difficult to get a clear close-up pic. I had a go at it with Meguiars Mild Clay bar, and it got rid of 70% of the spots. Then I followed with Meguiars Ultimate polish and that removed 90% of the remaining stuff. Whats left is very few spots here and there, but it seems if I do a second round of polishing on the same area, all will be gone. I still dont know what it was, but i guess I'll need to make sure I have a coat of sealant/wax all the time to avoid this type of contamination.

09-24-2015, 04:35 PM	#7
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Did you try claying again?

09-24-2015, 05:53 PM	#8
Highland Ranger Drives: 2014 CRT Convertible ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NW NJ Posts: 377	This is going to sound weird but if you park near mulch, there is a fungus called "cannon fungus" - very small, can't really see it but it shoots a spore like up to 30 feet. The spore is dark, like head of a pin and a real b#tch to get off paint or house siding.