Help: gray spots on white paint

Waiz · 07-31-2012, 11:59 AM

Did you try Claybar?

Pics would be helpful..

Z chick · 07-31-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Did you try Claybar?

Pics would be helpful..

No, I didn't try clay bar. From my research, I read that claybar was only for stubborn grit on the paint that you can feel with your fingernails. The gray spots I have aren't raised. They look like they've been incorporated into the paint! Right, I will post some photos.

Waiz · 07-31-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Z chick

No, I didn't try clay bar. From my research, I read that claybar was only for stubborn grit on the paint that you can feel with your fingernails. The gray spots I have aren't raised. They look like they've been incorporated into the paint! Right, I will post some photos.

If it doesn't help with claybar first you might need to get it polished out by a professional with a Rotary.

The stains may have sunk through the clearcoat which nothing could really help with

anthonyy · 07-31-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

If it doesn't help with claybar first you might need to get it polished out by a professional with a Rotary.

The stains may have sunk through the clearcoat which nothing could really help with

Hopefully not, but I would clay and polish follow with wax

Z chick · 07-31-2012, 12:31 PM

Thanks guys!!

Any recommendations on clay bars?

Waiz · 07-31-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Z chick

Thanks guys!!

Any recommendations on clay bars?

The Mothers one is great, just wash your Z again and then use quick detailer+claybar over the area and it should help.

I have some pretty bad stains on my hood from parking outside, so I know all too well what works and what doesn't

Z chick · 08-01-2012, 12:14 AM

Thanks a lot guys!

Here are a couple photos of the gray spots. Let me know if seeing these pictures changes your recommendation in any way. Thanks again!

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Z chick Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 58 Drives: 2012 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 13	Thanks guys!! Any recommendations on clay bars? __________________ New Z owner, lifetime car enthusiast

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07-31-2012, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	Did you try Claybar? Pics would be helpful..