Gray spots on hood?

slumpey · 07-26-2011, 01:17 PM

Purchased a new 370Z a week ago. I noticed a few days ago there are 4 small gray spots on the hood. After I washed the car the first time, I noticed the 4 small gray spots did not disappear. It almost looks like remanence of water or bug splatter. I have a feeling it was on there before I got the car.

Is there anything that can remove it like Goof Off? Should I have the dealership look at it?

dad · 07-26-2011, 01:41 PM

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Nivek65 · 07-28-2011, 09:25 PM

I have a 2009 370, silver in color, and have the exact same gray spots (a handful of them) on the hood. I am guessing they came from the factory??

slumpey · 07-29-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nivek65

I have a 2009 370, silver in color, and have the exact same gray spots (a handful of them) on the hood. I am guessing they came from the factory??

It's only on my hood. Do you still have them or were you able to remove them? If so, how?

kenchan · 08-03-2011, 04:58 PM

almost looks like bird crap etching...

370zproject · 08-04-2011, 07:30 AM

almost looks like water spots...

slumpey · 08-04-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

almost looks like bird crap etching...

I tried 3 different washes and still no luck.

what's recommended to get out bird crap etching? bug and tar removal spray?

370zproject · 08-05-2011, 01:49 PM

bump

kenchan · 08-05-2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slumpey

I tried 3 different washes and still no luck.

what's recommended to get out bird crap etching? bug and tar removal spray?

if it's bird crap etching it's under the clearcoat possibly into the basecoat... you wont be able to polish it out.

if it's water stain then it might still be at the surface and can be removed with polish.

try Meguair's ScatchX with a foam pad. do not use the cotton pads.

read the instructions and give it light elbow grease, 4-5 apps.

MattP725 · 08-13-2011, 10:11 PM

I had the same spots... claybar and a microfiber towel for the win...

Easy fix.

07-26-2011, 01:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
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370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	almost looks like water spots... __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	bump __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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Nivek65 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 12 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	I have a 2009 370, silver in color, and have the exact same gray spots (a handful of them) on the hood. I am guessing they came from the factory??

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MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	I had the same spots... claybar and a microfiber towel for the win... Easy fix.