Can't determine what these spots are?

[Tim Lingor]

Re: Can't determine what these spots are?

Tim, you know I have never thought about that. Cool! Learned something new today. Good advice.

Cool! That is what we are here for!!!

Tim

[Jezman]

Re: Can't determine what these spots are?

I hate to say it but I think we need more data. Ed, brings up a good point......are the spots coming back right away or over time in the same spot??????

No this is the first time I have never seen these spots in 3 years.

[Jezman]

Re: Can't determine what these spots are?

If they return then they are more than likely rail dust or the metal particles like I mentioned.

This is when you want to use either clay or a paint decontamination system, with clay being the better choice IMHO. A paint cleaner will remove the discoloration from the particles but not the particles themselves. Hence the reason why the spots return unless removed. Even metal from the brakes on your car may cause some spots every year and that is the reason many of us advocate claying once a year.

Tim

This makes sense it is from the brakes on the vehicle. I always until last year washed, clayed, cleaned, polished, protected.

I will resume regular cleaning and Protecting I will let you all know in a month or two how things going.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Can't determine what these spots are?

The below link will take you to a number of threads that discuss how to tackle rail dust and other metal contaminants.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/tags.php?tag=decontamination+rail-dust

[Jezman]

Re: Can't determine what these spots are?

Thanks Mike I read the first links you posted in this thread.