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what is this crap on my roof?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by supremetaco2, Nov 16, 2009.

  1. Nov 16, 2009 at 6:53 PM
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    supremetaco2

    supremetaco2 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    +hp, lifted, lights, dif breather mod, debadged, shorty antenna...
    i tried toothpaste, and it seemed like the paint started rubbing off... hopefuly i wasn't rubbing off the original paint... is this oxidization? :eek:
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  2. Nov 16, 2009 at 6:58 PM
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    fletch aka

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    Looks like surface rust :notsure:
     
  3. Nov 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
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    BLKTRD6SP

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    Do you park under trees? Maybe sap.
     
  4. Nov 16, 2009 at 7:05 PM
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    supremetaco2

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    god damn, nah dont park under trees... anyway to get rid of this?:confused:
     
  5. Nov 16, 2009 at 7:09 PM
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    supremetaco2

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    +hp, lifted, lights, dif breather mod, debadged, shorty antenna...
    actually if it is rust.. ima try use tinfoil... that stuff worked wonders on my rusted bike..
     
  6. Jan 3, 2011 at 7:35 PM
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    supremetaco2

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    bump this ima try and get rid of this before i go back to school.. any suggestions???
     
  7. Jan 3, 2011 at 7:37 PM
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    DWreck

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    Plasti-dip paint, TRD S/C, MCM Fab LT kit, bunches of my fab
    1500 grit and work up from there.
     
  8. Jan 3, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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    YellowDog01

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    Clay Bar it maybe.
     
  9. Jan 3, 2011 at 7:42 PM
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    danteisme

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    if its not rust, i would try this first...its the least abrasive method
     
  10. Jan 3, 2011 at 7:43 PM
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    Looks like rust. Might need to get the roof repainted.
     
  11. Jan 3, 2011 at 7:54 PM
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    OffroadToy

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    Tin foil for rust?:confused:
     
  12. Jan 4, 2011 at 2:55 PM
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    Yamaha Dave

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    x2. Try a clay bar. Sanding should be your last resort.
     
  13. Jan 4, 2011 at 6:03 PM
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    ok thanks!
     
  14. Jan 4, 2011 at 6:05 PM
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  15. Jan 21, 2011 at 10:16 PM
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    +hp, lifted, lights, dif breather mod, debadged, shorty antenna...
    lol i tried clay bar n goo gone, doesnt seem to want to come off! lol this crap is also on my 3rd brake light i think sanding will be the only way at this point lol.
     
  16. Jan 22, 2011 at 2:06 AM
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    try goof-off or some type of petroleum based product. Maybe WD-40 or even lighter fluid. I would do that before I used sandpaper.
     
  17. Jan 22, 2011 at 2:18 AM
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    supremetaco2

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    ok thanks will try tomorrow and report back~!
     
  18. Jan 22, 2011 at 2:27 AM
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    Joben7726

    Joben7726 wes mantooth ™

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    more than list-able
    It could be bird semen.
     

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