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Old Jun 19, 2010, 12:01 PM
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Car Wash failed me

So I went to the car wash today to get my car nice n clean. However, my fender has dirt still on it, seems like.. brake dust or something. Tried to get it off seems like its one with the paint. Anyone have any remedies to get it out?
Old Jun 19, 2010, 12:26 PM
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Car wash Whatd your Evo ever do to you?!

Take a picture of the dirt culprit.
Old Jun 20, 2010, 06:30 AM
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Bug and tar remover?
Old Jun 20, 2010, 06:42 AM
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Clay bar
Old Jun 20, 2010, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Svendiesel
Take a picture of the dirt culprit.
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This.
Old Jun 20, 2010, 07:14 AM
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If your fender did get "washed" then clay should do the trick. And do your whole car while your at it.
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Die grinder will rid you of that nasty dirt spot you speak of.
Old Jun 20, 2010, 12:04 PM
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Hopefully I can leave it on for another week, been busy no time to do it.
Old Jun 20, 2010, 12:11 PM
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If this is a hands on car wash (like with the brushes) then shame on you for doing that to your car.

If this is a touchless car wash then yeah, that kind of stuff is gonna happen. In order to remove all dirt you have to get your hands dirty so to speak. High pressure water will only remove so much dirt.

Washing at home (or somewhere you can avoid the suns rays directly) with quality products is the only way to treat your car IMO.
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clay bar will remove it
Old Jun 20, 2010, 12:52 PM
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i hand wash my car every week but if bugs are on my bumper i use degreaser with lots of water to dilute it and it works perfect for me
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use gooo gone, or something like that, it removes a lot of things and no damage to your paint
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http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...ces-newbs.html

Here you go, guys. Detailing tutorials and how-tos for all occasions. Stop by the detailing forum if you have questions.
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Originally Posted by gsrboi80
Die grinder will rid you of that nasty dirt spot you speak of.
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