How to remove black marks from local car wash

[freddy_caprice]

Well I had to use my car during the winter. So I had a tough choice of not washing the car and allowing the snow and salt to do damage, or wash my car at a local car wash. I have no garage so me washing my car in 10 degree weather is out of the question. Its warm now, but my white Trans Am has black marks or scuff marks all over. Is there a way to remove these? I do have Porter cable would this work? Any advice would be great. Thanks.

[Tuck91]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

how about a picture?

[dope92cc]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

what kind of car wash, spray it yourself, or a touchy roll through?

[freddy_caprice]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

unfortunately because of my job and school I didn't have time so I had to use roll through, you know the ones with flaps that spin.

[dope92cc]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

something you could try: claying, maybe a paint cleaner, then waxing
since you sound like you don't really have the time, you may have to use the PC to buff'em out.
by the way, do you have a caprice?

[freddy_caprice]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

Here are the marks (I just took them so they may be dark).



Here is the car in its glory before being driven all through winter



And yes I do have a caprice its a '94. Its out of commision because the engine black cracked last winter (reason why I had to use my TA).

[Sal329]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

Scratch X on a Meguiars yellow foam pad. My sis was here the other day and her fiance took the car through the swirl machine and I noticed black marks all over the car White Mazda 6. Scratch X worked wonders, wipped off topped with a sealant and all fixed

[dope92cc]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

I bet you could get them out by hand, if the clay itself doesn't get it out.
Beautiful caprice I wish I had a few more. I'm pretty much a fanatic of those 91-96's.

[freddy_caprice]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

thanks dope. but if you saw it now you would slap me lol, but its my project car and hopefully I can make it better in a couple of years. I will try the advise over the weekend.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

I bet you could get them out by hand, if the clay itself doesn't get it out.
Beautiful caprice I wish I had a few more. I'm pretty much a fanatic of those 91-96's.

Just to be safe, clay actually does not remove swirls or scratches. Clay works by abrading away contamination that is bonded to the surface of the paint, but will not remove paint in the way a polish would which would result in a surface that was level and without swirls or scratches.

Hope that helps to clear things up!

[dope92cc]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

shooot, sometimes i want to slap myself for what i've done to mine, but it's my project. I might have it painted within a year.

[Maserati Mario]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

Ultimate Compound should remove them with no problem

[freddy_caprice]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

What is ultimate compound? Sorry for my ignorance lol.

[Maserati Mario]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

No problem. UC is a new compound that's available every ware*
It works great!
Should do you the job if Scratch-X doesn't work
UC is more aggressive

Ultimate Compound


Safely restore color and clarity to abused and neglected finishes with Meguiar's® Ultimate Compound. Our revolutionary formula cuts as fast as harsh abrasive compounds but without scratching… even on clear coat finishes. This dramatically reduces the time and effort required to remove defects and makes traditional rubbing and polishing compounds obsolete! This is the fast, easy way to remove oxidation, scratches and swirl marks. The secret is Meguiar's exclusive micro-abrasive technology developed from our state-of-the-art professional body shop and detailer products. Whether working by hand or with our DA polisher, this is truly the ultimate compound!

[freddy_caprice]

Re: How to remove black marks from local car wash

Oh yeah I saw that at Walmart the other day. Thanks