Not sure what this is but on both sides of the car there is quite a lot of white spots / spray thats really bugging me, Thought it would come off after a wash but won't budge.
Neighbour told me to try panel wipe, washing the car this morning so might try that.
what do you guys think it could be and what could I try to get it off?
Autoglym Tar remover from Halfords (Hence easily found on a Sunday Morning; and is pretty gentle in my experience) on a conspicuous spot might be a good start to see if it comes off easily......
Have you driven along any roads that have been resurfaced with the small loose chippings? I live in a rural area and a road I use regularly was resurfaced with these chippings and it left a light rash on the paintwork of my car similar to this. I ended up having to machine polish the area to sort it. I am not saying that is what it is but it looked like it.
You know your cars lol it is indeed an A45, the car came with the guards but I'm 99% sure the white paint was not there when I purchased the car it must of happened just a few weeks after ownership when I noticed it.
You can clearly see raised lumps on the edge of the wing.
I don't really know much about thinners as we buy it in huge drums, I can't say I've ever paid attention to the brand or type... But I can have a look on Tuesday.
That would literally do my swede in. You must be screwing. It looks like road paint. Don't get impatient or a full correction will be in waiting.
I would try and get a sample from a inner wheel arch and get it tested.
Hi guys, just an update it’s still on the car and doing my nut in, I don’t notice it when the car is dirty but after a good clean and it’s gleaming it does my nut in seeing white specks all down the sides.. I tried auto glym tar remover , white spirit on a microfiber and it’s not budged. I don’t know what to do next or whether to leave it.
Hi guys, just an update it's still on the car and doing my nut in, I don't notice it when the car is dirty but after a good clean and it's gleaming it does my nut in seeing white specks all down the sides.. I tried auto glym tar remover , white spirit on a microfiber and it's not budged. I don't know what to do next or whether to leave it.
How are you with a machine polisher you could use a medium grade polish and pad and see if that removes it:thumb: if it does a bit then step up to a cutting compound and MF cutting pad followed by a finishing pad and polish :thumb:
I have the same car and I have a bit of road rash but that was before I fitted the same guards to
Where you located? Best to call in on a pro detailer let them tell you exactly how to remove / they will do it for you.
That’s what pros are for, plus will no doubt save you loads of money in the long run. But sort it straight away.
Could try a meguiars clay bar kit from Halfords if you want something you can get easily. I use bilt hamber clay and it's pretty good. Claying isn't overly challenging and Quick YouTube search will show you how to do it. Just make sure you use plenty of lubricant.
Otherwise I'd get it to a detailer! That would drive me mad!
I'm based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. If anyone can put me in the right direction be appreciated. Thanks
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