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Orange spots ?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by aflores2726, Jul 20, 2014.

  1. Jul 20, 2014 at 2:46 PM
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    aflores2726

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    I was washing my truck and I notice this small orange rusty looking spots and I was wondering is there a way to take me of I tried taking some off but it was hard ysudugup_cf3521a6edd7cdab8f79748a6bf4d88f39f27361.jpg
     
  2. Jul 20, 2014 at 2:52 PM
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    is it rust???
    looks like a BOOGER!!!
    lol
     
  3. Jul 20, 2014 at 2:53 PM
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    Lol I know I'm not sure what it is I tried rubbing it off but it just gets lighter
     
  4. Jul 20, 2014 at 2:55 PM
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    tree sap?
     
  5. Jul 20, 2014 at 2:55 PM
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    teamhypoxia

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  6. Jul 20, 2014 at 2:58 PM
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    Keep it wet-see if it loosens up.
    Possibly ROAD PAINT????
     
  7. Jul 20, 2014 at 3:00 PM
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    have read about "clay bar" -never used one-that might be your best bet.
     
  8. Jul 20, 2014 at 3:03 PM
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    Thanks I will try the clay bar
     
  9. Jul 20, 2014 at 4:04 PM
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    Rail dust...clay bar will do the trick...
     
  10. Jul 21, 2014 at 4:53 AM
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    Thank you
     
  11. Jul 21, 2014 at 4:54 AM
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    Does anyone know why I get those spots on my truck
     
  12. Jul 21, 2014 at 5:20 AM
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    I go with this ^^

    I get them on my truck from time to time.
     
  13. Jul 21, 2014 at 5:24 AM
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    Well I do park it under a small tree but the thing is. Is not in top of my hood it's on the lower sides or on the back
     
  14. Jul 21, 2014 at 5:24 AM
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    Can you remove tree sap with a clay bar
     
  15. Jul 21, 2014 at 5:41 AM
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    Cause your truck is white, everything is attracted to white. I have the same problem.


    [QUOTE=aflores2726;8936057]Does anyone know why I get those spots on my truck[/QUOTE]
     
  16. Jul 21, 2014 at 6:08 AM
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    [/QUOTE]
    Well that sucks
     
  17. Jul 21, 2014 at 6:16 AM
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    Is there a way to prevent from getting them
     
  18. Jul 21, 2014 at 6:51 AM
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    That stuff looks like the phantom hoop that's on my truck and wife's car all the time! I usually just use my fingernail to "scrap" it off

    I'm pretty sure it's just road grime. I've used clay bars and all kinds of other things, but really I just use those bug scrubber sponges ( the ones that have the net over it)

    Then I just dip it in soap and scrub the spot while keeping a constant stream of water for lubrication.

    Takes it off without a scratch or problem
     
  19. Jul 21, 2014 at 7:48 AM
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    I have a "bug" sponge in my wash bucket. that's what I use to get it off. Do you park near a pine tree by chance?
     
  20. Jul 21, 2014 at 8:02 AM
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    Yes I tried scratching it but it just turn to a lighter color and it won't come off I also have the net sponge and it would fade into a lighter color there are some that come off by scratching it but I don't want to do that
     

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