Can't get something clean...

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derrickm

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You know the plastic piece between your windshield and your hood? Whatever it's called...I hope you know what I'm talking about.



Anyway...I have a bunch of tiny white spots that are either FI-II, PPCL or AIO. It probably happened when I used these products with my PC a couple of weeks ago, but I just noticed them.



I can't get them off!!! Today, I first tried EF Power Wash when I was washing my car. Then I tried some Vinylex. Then I tried some AIO. Then some 3M Tar and Adhesive remover. Nothing worked.



Any ideas of what else I could try?
 
Now I feel kinda stupid for not trying some QD:( I was looking over my supplies wondering what to try, but my QD was in my hatch so I didn't even think about it. Funny what you forget in the "heat of battle".



All I can think to say is...DUH;)
 
Have you tried a pressure washer at a fair distance? It may take the polish right off! Also, Peanut butter is a big hit around here for taking polish off of mouldings.
 
If those spots are indeed wax/polish then they are very easily removed with One Grand's Tar/Gum/Wax Remover. I know it works because Blitz wax was notorious for leaving behind wax stains on black trim and thats what I used to remove it easily.



I'm surprised your 3M failed but then again the label does not say Wax Remover. Unfortunately, One Grand is mostly mail order. Maybe try a local store for a product that specifically states wax removal.



Hope this helps.
 
derrickm- I'm surprised the 3M and the AIO didn't work too. I'd guess that it's FI, since I've (intentionally) used PPCL and AIO on that particular panel (black plastic, lightly pebble-grained) with good results.



Another thing you might try is clay, using plenty of lube so IT doesn't become a problem itself.



jmsc- Yeah, the One Grand T/G/W Remover is a good product to have around :xyxthumbs
 
Yeah, I thought for sure the 3M would do it. I rubbed it on with a cotton towel A LOT. It looked like it was working, but after a minute or two they would show up again. Weird...



I'm pretty sure it's the FI-II as well. Because I remember using it on that half of the hood and starting on the top corner and having too much product on my pad. :o



I'll try some QD tomorrow and see how it does.
 
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