What is this white crap?

[Corey]

Over the summer, I've noticed these white spots on my car here and there. By the end of the season, there's a few of them now. They're all very small and in random spots.

 

Washing doesn't remove them. Nor does a little gentle scratching. The spots are a bit rough to the touch and seem to be on the surface.

 

What are they and how do I get them off?

[BadMustangsClub]

Is it pine sap?

[CRQuarto]

Try clay baring it to see if it removes it, also the swirl and haze remover is a great paint cleaner.

[jjwvette]

Need more info:help:that don't look good

[Marylander]

Where do you live (geographically) and is your car outside all the time?

 

Rich

[Corey]

I live in western MA. It has been outside all summer. I've only recently reclaimed my garage.

[Bill-V8V]

Looks like it could be sap etching into the paint. But what ever it is it doesn't look good, Do you have a PC ?

[Adam]

Interesting, have you tried any polishes, or a clay bar yet?

[Corey]

I have the wash and buttery wax. I plan on picking up clay bar, revive polish, and swirl & haze remover for the spring. There will be no washing before that unfortuanatly. It's 27 out with a wind chill of 11.

[Bill-V8V]

I have the wash and buttery wax. I plan on picking up clay bar, revive polish, and swirl & haze remover for the spring. There will be no washing before that unfortuanatly. It's 27 out with a wind chill of 11.

 

I feel your pain :help:

 

I'm in Hanson

[Adam]

That's cold Corey!! Try some Swirl & Haze Remover after using a clay bar first. Those would be the next steps I'd take. Keep us posted on what solves the problem.

 

If nothing else, a lesson from The JunkMan on colorsanding may be needed!

[Bluezey]

Edited December 30, 2008 by Bluezey

[Bill-V8V]

Maybe even try a wet dryer sheet

 

Lots of people use that for bug guts

[R/Tdrvr]

There will be no washing before that unfortuanatly. It's 27 out with a wind chill of 11.

 

:jawdrop:Good Lord! I'm glad I live in Florida. Sunny and in the 70s right now.