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Old 05-02-2016, 09:32 AM
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I'm so tired of seeing these. They are tiny microscopic specs that I can't wash or even clay bar off. I have to sit there and scratch with my finger nail to try and get them off. Anyone else deal with this??? They are impossible to see if standing next to the car, only until you put your nose next to the surface.
Old 05-02-2016, 09:44 AM
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I should add i only see them on my trunk . don't know what it is. maybe debri from my garage ceiling?
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pics?
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Could it be sap ?? Environmental fallout ??? Pollen ???

If you can find the source, we can suggest a remedy. Unfortunately many of these items have different best resolves and I would hate to offer something that might not work properly.
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If they do come off, they could be stains from fallout such as brake dust, as suggested above. The fallout may be gone, but the stains remain.

Try the least-aggressive method first... cleaner wax, polish, compound, and see what works. Try what you have

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Originally Posted by Jim D.
If they do come off, they could be stains from fallout such as brake dust, as suggested above. The fallout may be gone, but the stains remain.

Try the least-aggressive method first... cleaner wax, polish, compound, and see what works. Try what you have
If that's what it is, then the least aggressive would be something like iron-x or similar.
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Are you using a mild clay bar? Maybe you need more aggressive clay to remove what ever is. Just keep in mind that aggressive clay can sometimes mar the paint. May need a light polish afterwards
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I get these also.
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I get them also. Seems to part of South Carolina's charm, as I didn't see them before moving here. They do come off with a good detailer, let it sit for a min, and wipe. Some may require doing it a few times.

I just don't worry about it much anymore as my car is Silver Grey Metallic and the Metallic will flash white in the sun anyway.

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