white dots on car's surface

[dirextor]

Hello,

I have a Mersedes benz w211 black and I have now noticed lots of white dots all over my paint and the surface is a little bit rough. I don't know what they are and where they came from. does anyone have such problem? and what should I do?

Here are the pictures...

[davey g-force]

Re: white dots on car's surface

Welcome!

Unfortunately I can't see your pictures.

...But my first suggestion would be to clay the surface.

[The Guz]

Re: white dots on car's surface

I agree with claying.

[dirextor]

Re: white dots on car's surface

Thanks for reply.
Can you define what does "to clay" mean?

[dirextor]

Re: white dots on car's surface

pictures uploaded on other site...

[davey g-force]

Re: white dots on car's surface

Rubbing car detailing clay such as the one found in this kit:

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g1016-smooth-surfacereg-clay-kit/

over the surface, aided by a lube such as the Quik Detailer (also found in that kit). It will safely lift bonded contaminants off the paint's surface.

The clay in that kit is pretty mild and Meguiars does make more aggressive ones if that doesn't do the job for you. The more aggressive ones can marr the paint though, but nothing that a good compound/polish won't fix.

[billddrummer]

Re: white dots on car's surface

Rubbing car detailing clay such as the one found in this kit:

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g1016-smooth-surfacereg-clay-kit/

over the surface, aided by a lube such as the Quik Detailer (also found in that kit). It will safely lift bonded contaminants off the paint's surface.

The clay in that kit is pretty mild and Meguiars does make more aggressive ones if that doesn't do the job for you. The more aggressive ones can marr the paint though, but nothing that a good compound/polish won't fix.

Used this clay kit system for the first time on a car which was less than 2 months old, and was amazed at how many contaminants the clay removed.

Just have to remember a few things:

1. Do a small section at a time (2 ft x 2 ft section)
2. Keep the surface well-lubricated while you're rubbing
3. Knead the clay throughout the process to keep a clean surface in touch with the paint
4. Throw away the piece you're working with when it becomes darker, or if you happen to drop it ()

Instructions are easy to follow and the product works well.

Curious though: Does Meguiar's sell the clay separately, or do you have to buy a whole new kit when you run out?

[The Guz]

Re: white dots on car's surface

They sell this one in their professional line up. I have seen the mild one at my local pep boys.

Mild

http://www.meguiars.com/en/professional/products/c2000-detailing-clay-%28mild%29/

Aggressive

http://www.meguiars.com/en/professional/products/c2100-detailing-clay-%28aggressive%29/

If you are looking for something over the counter I have had good results with the clay magic clay bar. They are sold individually in a plastic yellow packet. I have seen them at pep boys and oreilly. I think it's about $10 a bar.

[davey g-force]

Re: white dots on car's surface

pictures uploaded on other site...

These pictures just appeared for some reason - they weren't there when I made my previous posts.

It's hard to tell what is the white dots you refer to and what is simply the metallic flake in your paint, but I'd say you've got some overspray on there. Was anybody spray painting around the vehicle where you parked it? Anyway, clay should remove that.

It also looks like you've got quite a lot of moderate swirls in your paint. We can help you fix those too if they bother you.

[gauravvi]

*make sure u wax your car after claying though

[dirextor]

Re: white dots on car's surface

Was anybody spray painting around the vehicle where you parked it?

No, it was not. and it can't be overspray because it is all over the car, so it really looks like moderate swirls and i hope your offers would help. Thanks

[The Guz]

Re: white dots on car's surface

These are some very good videos to watch. I recommend you invest in a dual action polisher to save time and give you better results than doing it by hand.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?42806-Meguiar-s-Quik-Tips-Video-Series-Using-the-G110v2-Dual-Action-Polisher

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?43209-Meguiar-s-Quik-Tips-Video-Series-Removing-Swirls

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?42524-Meguiar-s-Quik-Tips-Video-Series-Claying

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?41790-Meguiar-s-Quik-Tips-Video-Series-Washing

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?36525-Meguiar-s-Video-Training-Series-Maintain-Your-Finish

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?43582-Meguiar-s-Quik-Tips-Video-Series-Waxing

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?41373-Meguiar-s-Quik-Tips-Video-The-5-Step-Paint-Care-Cycle

[dirextor]

Re: white dots on car's surface

What if the paint is damaged somehow. Is it able to get worse result after polishing?

[GuessWho530]

Re: white dots on car's surface

I think it may be tree sap

[dirextor]

Re: white dots on car's surface

I think it may be tree sap

Maybe. I use to park under the Spruce and Pine trees, but i thought washing would remove the tree sap.