The grime has to be alive!

frdgrl · 05-20-2002, 12:59 PM

What is the best thing to use to get this nasty, (I swear it has to be alive) growing grime off my car? It's like little black freckles that only appear after the winter up here.

I picked (gently) at these awful things for over 4 hrs and they're still THERE!

Please help!

92redstang · 05-21-2002, 08:22 AM

depending on where it is, you could try pressure washing it...

The Deuce · 05-22-2002, 02:21 AM

I have some stuff that a friend of mine sells that is supposed to take all sorts of crap off without hurting the paint. I am going to guinea pig my Datsun and see if it will clean up the gas/tar stain that is accumulating from the lack of seal on my gas cap. That should be this weekend at the latest, and I'll let you know if it works. I'll let you know what happens.

HiFlow5 0 · 05-22-2002, 08:04 AM

A little rubbing or polishing compound will work, just be gentle cause that stuffs very abrasive. It will take away the top coat so you will have to rewax after. Also a clay bar works well at getting rid of stuff stuck to the paint.

frdgrl · 05-22-2002, 11:41 AM

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just be gentle cause that stuffs very abrasive.

Whoa! I'm feeling a panic attack coming on. Isn't there a less stressful method of doing this?

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I'll let you know what happens.

PLEASE do.

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depending on where it is, you could try pressure washing it...

This grime creature is not prejudice, it seems to like all parts of my car.

Thanks for the advice y'all!

92redstang · 05-22-2002, 05:43 PM

what I ment was like I wouldnt suggest poressure washing in areas such as where weather stripping is close to etc

HiFlow5 0 · 05-22-2002, 07:55 PM

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Originally posted by frdgrl
Whoa! I'm feeling a panic attack coming on. Isn't there a less stressful method of doing this?

Then try the clay bar, most detailing shops or parts stores will have them.

05-20-2002, 12:59 PM	#1
frdgrl Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: In Alaska, From NC Posts: 83	The grime has to be alive! What is the best thing to use to get this nasty, (I swear it has to be alive) growing grime off my car? It's like little black freckles that only appear after the winter up here. I picked (gently) at these awful things for over 4 hrs and they're still THERE! Please help!

05-22-2002, 02:21 AM	#3
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Possibility I have some stuff that a friend of mine sells that is supposed to take all sorts of crap off without hurting the paint. I am going to guinea pig my Datsun and see if it will clean up the gas/tar stain that is accumulating from the lack of seal on my gas cap. That should be this weekend at the latest, and I'll let you know if it works. I'll let you know what happens. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

05-22-2002, 08:04 AM	#4
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	A little rubbing or polishing compound will work, just be gentle cause that stuffs very abrasive. It will take away the top coat so you will have to rewax after. Also a clay bar works well at getting rid of stuff stuck to the paint. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

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92redstang Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 19	depending on where it is, you could try pressure washing it...

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92redstang Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 19	what I ment was like I wouldnt suggest poressure washing in areas such as where weather stripping is close to etc