Removing paint spots Advice

[bowthruster]

Went to clean the zed today and theres tiny white dots over the bonnet and few other places.Its like somebody was spraying nearby and the wind has took it!!Not happy.I did have this sponge which was wrapped in a net,which i used to use to remove things like this,but cannot find it.Any idea where i can get one or something else.Thanks

[Steven11]

You could start with a bit of compound and a light buff. If that doesnt work and you feel brave enough, a bit of thinners on a cloth.

[bowthruster]

Hmmm.It will actually come off,with my finger nail,but it would take years!!

[Steven11]

Deffinately Compound and a buff then. Should come off no bother.

[bowthruster]

Call me thick:smartass: but can you give me a link to recommend one.

[Steven11]

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/udm-1000-na.html
Lost of different ones available but this is the one i use.

http://www.farecla.co.uk/products/compounds-glazes-waxes
And i swear by these compounds and polishes. I always start with a G10 and if necessary move on to G3.

[bowthruster]

Thanks

[Ricwin]

I'd be using something like an adhesive remover or tar remover first before considering machine polishing.
Autoglym Tar Remover gets through a variety of stuck on substances including some types of paint.

Rather than applying with a cloth, spray plenty of it on and give it a minute or two to work its way into the paint. Then wipe away with a bit more on a cloth.

[Steven11]

I like to give the car a machine polish from time to time keeps the paint nice and smooth and removes all the swirls aswell. Its a bit of work but well worth it.

[talkingcars]

I'd be thinking about claying the car.

[drewesq]

WD40 will probs get it off. not sure if it will negatively affect the paintwork though :S

[tcb 180]

Don't use thinners whatever you do.

[maxtherotti]

I'd be thinking about claying the car.

+1 from me too
clay is used in body shops to remove overspray so bob on for this job

[bowthruster]

Thanks for all the advice,i'll let you know what i used tomorrow:smile1:

[Rossy]

I had the same thing happen to me with my next door neighbour getting his house roof painted ,had red paint spots all over on the Zed in trophy blue and was advised by a good auto finisher to get a clay kit and go over the car . I bought the meguiars clay detail kit and it worked brilliant took off all spots and the paint surface was real smooth too easier to clean and polish also watched clips on you-tube about it , hope you have success ...