Spots on white paint

Plinko · 06-04-2005, 12:22 PM

I just recently noticed a few yellow/green spots from either bugs or something else. They are not noticably to anyone but me, as seems to be the cause with the owners of the car. Anyway to get rid of these? The manual says to use turpentine to get them off, not too sure about this.

Suggestions?

WTFWASTHAT? · 12-31-2005, 07:55 PM

Have you tried ClayBar? Works really well at removing stuff without messing up your paint.

WhiteS2kHardtop · 01-08-2006, 06:07 PM

I know I'll probably be dragged out back and beaten for saying this, but here goes....
I like to use brake cleaner. It specificaly says on the can not to use it on paint, but I have been doing it for years and have yet to see one ill affect from it. It should be sprayed on a rag, not directly on the paint. Wipe off whatever it is you want to remove and follow up with a spray of glass cleaner/windex. It seems to work great on removing bugs,tar,paint (other than factory finish), adhesives. Make sure not to get it on any unpainted plastic or vinyl because it will hurt that stuff. The claybar also works well too. I used to get fallout specs all over my hood,trunk,bumpers on my previous car and it took it right off. I did see some lines/fine scratches when using it though.

Need For Speed 1 · 01-31-2006, 12:59 AM

WHAT EVER YOU DO DONT USE BRAKE CLEANER............ USE GAS IT WORKS BETTER, OR EVEN BETTER TRY ACETONE

my87300zxt · 09-11-2006, 06:23 PM

brake cleaner!!!!! your crazy. Im a mechanic and I've seen that stuff tear up stuff I didn't think it could do not paint tho cuz I dont spray it on paint but I would be careful. it also might be the brand we use mag1 and this other company I cant remember but that shit is strong. you might not notice it now but it might hurt you in the long run.

Scott · 10-04-2006, 06:13 PM

I use Turtle Wax polishing compound. It works wonders.

06-04-2005, 12:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Plinko Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6	Spots on white paint I just recently noticed a few yellow/green spots from either bugs or something else. They are not noticably to anyone but me, as seems to be the cause with the owners of the car. Anyway to get rid of these? The manual says to use turpentine to get them off, not too sure about this. Suggestions?

10-04-2006, 06:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 259	I use Turtle Wax polishing compound. It works wonders. __________________ 1966 Ford Mustang 2003 Land Rover Freelander SOLD: 2002 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow

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12-31-2005, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
WTFWASTHAT? Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 28	Have you tried ClayBar? Works really well at removing stuff without messing up your paint.

01-08-2006, 06:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
WhiteS2kHardtop Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 13	I know I'll probably be dragged out back and beaten for saying this, but here goes.... I like to use brake cleaner. It specificaly says on the can not to use it on paint, but I have been doing it for years and have yet to see one ill affect from it. It should be sprayed on a rag, not directly on the paint. Wipe off whatever it is you want to remove and follow up with a spray of glass cleaner/windex. It seems to work great on removing bugs,tar,paint (other than factory finish), adhesives. Make sure not to get it on any unpainted plastic or vinyl because it will hurt that stuff. The claybar also works well too. I used to get fallout specs all over my hood,trunk,bumpers on my previous car and it took it right off. I did see some lines/fine scratches when using it though.

01-31-2006, 12:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Need For Speed 1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 17	WHAT EVER YOU DO DONT USE BRAKE CLEANER............ USE GAS IT WORKS BETTER, OR EVEN BETTER TRY ACETONE

09-11-2006, 06:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
my87300zxt Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 16	brake cleaner!!!!! your crazy. Im a mechanic and I've seen that stuff tear up stuff I didn't think it could do not paint tho cuz I dont spray it on paint but I would be careful. it also might be the brand we use mag1 and this other company I cant remember but that shit is strong. you might not notice it now but it might hurt you in the long run.