firstMG
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just washed the car with some snow foam, the snow foam left some nasty marks on the side plastic panel.
Anyone has suggestion to clean it off?
Anyone has suggestion to clean it off?
I find waterless car cleaner shifts anything, marks, bugs, tar etc and leaves a fine polish finish.just washed the car with some snow foam, the snow foam left some nasty marks on the side plastic panel.
Anyone has suggestion to clean it off?
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thank you. do you know if it is safe to use on matte paint?I find waterless car cleaner shifts anything, marks, bugs, tar etc and leaves a fine polish finish.
The snow foam is pH neutral, I think I left it too long (starts to dry). Any suggestion to remove the stain?Snow foams don't usually leave residue like that unless they've been left too long, almost drying on the panel, before being rinsed off. Was that side of the car facing the sun or anything. Check if your foam is a high alkaline one, I try to go pH balanced if possible or mild alkaline and have tremendous results with bilt hamber touchless as a pre wash
I’ve never had a matte finish paint but it’s fine on all other surfaces gloss paint, plastic, tyres, chrome and glass except for the windscreen.thank you. do you know if it is safe to use on matte paint?
thank you. do you know if it is safe to use on matte paint?
I had some swirl marks on the same panel. I used Supagard's Paintseal cream on it, and it removed the marks easily. Apply a small amount evenly over the panel with a small sponge, allow it to go hazy, and buff off with a microfibre cloth.
sorry to report, just tried waterless car cleaner, it didn't work.I find waterless car cleaner shifts anything, marks, bugs, tar etc and leaves a fine polish finish.
Try white vinegar and water at a 50%/50% mix. That is known to be a good water spot remover. As per a previous thread then soak a kitchen paper towel in the vinegar and leave it on the panel for around 10 minutes to soak in fully into the stain.
Then work in some Autoglym Super Resin Polish with a damp MF Mitt/Cloth and gently buff off with a clean dry MF cloth (turning regularly).
Failing that try and borrow a machine polisher and use a medium compound polish (after masking off the surrounding areas).
Lesson learnt ? ... never let anything dry out on your cars paintwork - keep spraying water over the whole car in warmer weather and dry off asap before anything dries. Wash in the shade if possible ?. These new ceramic snow foams/shampoos and stuff like Gyeon WetCoat are buggers for leaving streaks otherwise !!
Good luck ?
before and after 50/50 shot using machine polisher :-
You can get small polishing pads and discs that you can use with a cordless drill. Might be a more cost effective option.I have tried searching for a previous post of yours regarding the mini machine polisher, but cant find.
Would you mind posting the link to product or post please? Thank you
Thank you. I actually had a DA polisher with small pad attachment. However I sold it a couple of years ago due to lack of use!You can get small polishing pads and discs that you can use with a cordless drill. Might be a more cost effective option.
tried vinegar and water mix this morning, it didn't do anything.Try white vinegar and water at a 50%/50% mix. That is known to be a good water spot remover. As per a previous thread then soak a kitchen paper towel in the vinegar and leave it on the panel for around 10 minutes to soak in fully into the stain.
Then work in some Autoglym Super Resin Polish with a damp MF Mitt/Cloth and gently buff off with a clean dry MF cloth (turning regularly).
Failing that try and borrow a machine polisher and use a medium compound polish (after masking off the surrounding areas).
Lesson learnt ? ... never let anything dry out on your cars paintwork - keep spraying water over the whole car in warmer weather and dry off asap before anything dries. Wash in the shade if possible ?. These new ceramic snow foams/shampoos and stuff like Gyeon WetCoat are buggers for leaving streaks otherwise !!
Good luck ?
before and after 50/50 shot using machine polisher :-