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    Strange spots on my car

    Hi guys, in recent months I noticed tiny spots on my car mostly in the boot area and rear bumper. I can't seem to remove it with by washing. I managed to get some off with meguiars scratch remover but not sure if I'm causing more damage. I don't know how to upload pictures, I'm working on that now.

    Any advice would be great.

    Cheers
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    What colour is your car?
    What colour are the spots?
    How old is the car?

    In any case a clay bar and lube would be your best bet.
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    Thanks, the colour is white.

    Here are some pics:
    https://picasaweb.google.com/m/viewe...38508851419985

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    Quote Originally Posted by bruster View Post
    Thanks, the colour is white.

    Here are some pics:
    https://picasaweb.google.com/m/viewe...38508851419985
    The link doesn't work for me, just sends me to picasa homepage.
    I would guess at it being tar/soot?

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    The car is almost two years old and the car is mostly outside because I don't have a garage for myself. Wife has rights to the garage

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    Is there any other way to upload pics here?

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    Try photobucket, that should do the trick.

    Where abouts in Sydney are you?
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    I'm in sutherland shire, miranda area.
    Team v mentioned it could be tar or soot. If so would clay work on the bumper ?? It's made of plastic..

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    Quote Originally Posted by bruster View Post
    Hi guys, in recent months I noticed tiny spots on my car mostly in the boot area and rear bumper. I can't seem to remove it with by washing. I managed to get some off with meguiars scratch remover but not sure if I'm causing more damage. I don't know how to upload pictures, I'm working on that now.

    Any advice would be great.

    Cheers
    Without seeing the pictures, I bet you have the same problem as me.
    A white car and birds/bats eating fruit. Usually mangoes, or dates up here.
    The spots are usually brown to orange.

    The home remedy I found is a mix of dish washing liquid, water and white vinegar.
    Apply the mix like you're polishing the car and rinse with clean water.

    I washed and waxed after, just to be doubly sure. I chopped down the date palm and never parking near a mango tree
    again, that's for sure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bruster View Post
    I'm in sutherland shire, miranda area.
    Team v mentioned it could be tar or soot. If so would clay work on the bumper ?? It's made of plastic..
    I can come and have a look at it for you (I detail cars as a hobby, now almost a 2nd job ) and give you some advise on how best to tackle the problem.

    Send me a PM on when suits best, and we can sort something out.
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