Removing stubborn white specs

Interior and Exterior cleaning tips and problem solving

Moderator: Moderators

Post Reply
AerialAndy
Posts: 841
Joined: Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:56 pm
TIPEC membership: 4468
Location: Henstridge, South Somerset
Contact:

Removing stubborn white specs

Post by AerialAndy »

A relative of mine has got tiny white specs of what looks like paint which is just refusing to come off, seems more silicon like. It's on the bonnet and windscreen. They won't scratch off with a nail even on the screen so seem very tough material. I've tried some Autoglym products I had namely paint renovator, tar remover and clay bar but all have failed to budge even one spot. The clay bar seemed to wear it down but the specs would not disappear completely. Any idea of a product we could use to dissolve stubborn marks as the clay bar is going to take days of elbow grease.
JMG tuned Baltic Blue 944 turbo SE
Just got it running right after 3 years then crashed it AAAAARRRRRRRRGH
Now gone but at least I owned my dream car. R.I.P Blue Rocket
Nissan R33 GTR V-Spec now sits where Blue Rocket once stood
sstman
Posts: 305
Joined: Tue May 04, 2010 12:21 pm
TIPEC membership: 6363
Skype ID: andytreweek
Location: Henlade, Somerset.

Re: Removing stubborn white specs

Post by sstman »

Have you tried nail varnish remover?, I've had success with some stubborn marks on the 968's bodywork with the stuff, (just don't tell her indoors that you've borrowed her stuff! ) :lol:
1977 924 'Speed Yellow' coupé R.I.P.
1985 924 'Garnet' Red coupé (Sold)
1992 968 'Rubystone' coupé
2008 Cayman S ‘Ruby Red’ metallic

Really nice daily drives....
AerialAndy
Posts: 841
Joined: Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:56 pm
TIPEC membership: 4468
Location: Henstridge, South Somerset
Contact:

Re: Removing stubborn white specs

Post by AerialAndy »

sstman wrote:Have you tried nail varnish remover?, I've had success with some stubborn marks on the 968's bodywork with the stuff, (just don't tell her indoors that you've borrowed her stuff! ) :lol:
Now there's an idea :idea: I'll try it on the glass first and see if it dissolves the little blighters. With 2 daughters there's plenty of the stuff lying around :lol:

Cheers
Andy
JMG tuned Baltic Blue 944 turbo SE
Just got it running right after 3 years then crashed it AAAAARRRRRRRRGH
Now gone but at least I owned my dream car. R.I.P Blue Rocket
Nissan R33 GTR V-Spec now sits where Blue Rocket once stood
Clive993
Posts: 483
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 2:24 pm
TIPEC membership: 993
Location: Towcester Northants

Re: Removing stubborn white specs

Post by Clive993 »

You could try petrol also? If really brave use some 2000 - 3000 grit wet and dry paper after an overnight soak, then polish after. You would need something with a bit of cut in the polish not an off the shelf one such as Meguairs etc.
996 TT X50 Aerokit Seal Grey
'Flossy' the 71 VW campervan
Wilson the 60 Split screen
Morris the 58 Split screen in 'shed' state
Wilma the Karmann 70's beetle
Jag x type motorway slogger
Nasty 206 pug thing - but great for trashing around in
Post Reply