Still stuck-on dirt after wash

[HealthyCivic]

What's the safest way to remove stuck-on dirt after a car wash? I usually wash my car once a week and I'd have a little bit of this dirt and I'd use Last Touch or my fingernail to get it off but this time because the way life worked, I was unable to wash the car for around 2 weeks. Now, I have a lot more of this "stuck-on" dirt on my paint. I use the least aggressive wash method (I only go over each body panel once) so I didn't "scrub" it off, plus I couldn't even see it when the car was wet.

I've heard that ScratchX could be used to remove this stuff or I could fingernail it off. Last Touch won't get it off. Would this be a good use for Body Solvent? Whatever I do, I just want it to be safe so that when I do it over and over and over after each wash, it's not harming my paint.

Thanks!

[zzephyr27]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

I'd say go ahead with the ScratchX

[sdprius858]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

What kind of "dirt" is it? Little black specs or actual dirt on it.

Perhaps clay might work? Some of you professionals chime in

[Lexus Guy04]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

I would clay, very safe and effective way to go.

[Tom Weed]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

as mentioned previously, clay would be a good way to go, just make sure you re-apply your wax/sealant afterward due to the clay removing your previous protection.

[Ryan L.]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

Clay FTW!!

Ryan

[roushstage2]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

Yeah, if it isn't coming off when washing it, sounds like a claying is in good order.

[Murr1525]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

If you were to wash the panel twice, would it come off? Sounds like it is on pretty good though.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

Try washing it again. If the dirt is still present, then I would break out the clay bar. Then just rewax the vehicle and your car will look great.

[asim_296]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

If you don't have time to follow the 5 steps care cycle. you can skip cleaning step or/and polishing step. Those 3 steps will make removing any remaining dirt after washing using quick detailer with MF towel much easier.

Of course following the 5 steps would be great for taking care of your car.

[Mikejl]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

Hi Todd,

Are you sure it's dirt? It could be sap that has bonded to the paint. The trees where I work seem to endlessly mist sap and I end up needing to clay my car at least once a month.

Mike

[HealthyCivic]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

Alright I've taken photos so that we can find out what it is. Maybe it is sap from the air but I NEVER park under trees.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

Looks like paint to me?

A clay bar should grab something like that off the paint.

[lizzay]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

Usually if u wax a car about every three months dirt, pollen, bird droppings etc. seem to come off easier in the wash. I'd recommend the 3 step wax after u use a clay bar kit and continuous use of the wax for easier weekly washes.

[Murr1525]

Re: Still stuck-on dirt after wash

Does kind of look like paint....