Clay Bar not getting rid of THIS

[GLBL WMR]

Finally got around to garaging my Camaro for the winter, and I noticed this on the lower wells behind the front wheels. I'm going to wash it again and Revive/Buttery it next weekend, but claying was not getting this off. Not sure what it is, I don't think it's road paint because the specs are too small. Road salt maybe? The picture actually makes it look worse than it is, but it's still NOT GOOD. What would be my course of action?

[Chris@Adams]

Did you watch this? Chapter 13 - Claying the Car I can't say as for the APC I have never used it as a lube. I always use Detail Spray. Don't be afraid to rub .After claying if you have any scratches you can remove them with SHR & Orange pad, followed by FMP & White pad ,then Black pad with MSW.

[cuzjarrett94]

Take it to your dealership and see what they say

:iagree: My 92 Z has some chips but nothing like that...and did u wash the car before you clayed it?

[D Baize]

[BADRIDES]

Ugh God I hope you're wrong. Although there have been several complaints about the quality of the paint on these cars - I mean I have just 7500 miles on the thing. I'll have to check it out further tomorrow.. I'm really hoping they aren't chips, they almost look too small to be chips to me. Thanks for the input guys.. I'll keep you posted if I have any luck.

Take it to your dealership and see what they say

[DP 08 GXP]

since my car has wider tires up front then the back it picks up a lot of stones which chips by where the passenger door and wheel well are. mine isnt real bad...you cant really notice til you get real closed like your pic is...i wish i would have put that clear bra stuff on there but it is a little late now ...hopefully yours arent chips

[GLBL WMR]

I have ghat on my car but for me it's like the rockers have been sandblasted and it's eaten through the paint.

 

Ugh God I hope you're wrong. Although there have been several complaints about the quality of the paint on these cars - I mean I have just 7500 miles on the thing. I'll have to check it out further tomorrow.. I'm really hoping they aren't chips, they almost look too small to be chips to me. Thanks for the input guys.. I'll keep you posted if I have any luck.

[11chevz71]

I hate to say it but that is what it looks like to me :o:o

 

 

Yeah the more i look at it it look like roch chips. mudflaps might be inorder if they make them for it. or maybe some clear paint protectant.

[Bill-V8V]

I have ghat on my car but for me it's like the rockers have been sandblasted and it's eaten through the paint.

 

 

I hate to say it but that is what it looks like to me :o:o

[11chevz71]

Hmm that is interesting

[NightMare Silverado]

I have ghat on my car but for me it's like the rockers have been sandblasted and it's eaten through the paint.

[GLBL WMR]

Is that pic after claying? Can you feel them with your nail ?

 

Yes, this pic was taken after claying. I don't necessarily feel the specs with my nail, however the area does feel rough. I guess my next move is to use APC as a claying lube - what should the apc:water ratio be for it to be safe on paint? Also, I havent clayed all that much, and I fear I'll mar the paint. How much clay should be in contact with the paint (surface area) wise?

[Chris@Adams]

Is that pic after claying? Can you feel them with your nail ?

[bigred vette]

Not really sure what that is, but I don't think they would be painting a road in this weather with salt on the ground. You can try a little APC as clay lube to see if that might help break down what ever that is.

[D Baize]

me thinks it looks like paint, bye now.

[GLBL WMR]

Not seeing any pictures...

 

Went out to get a better picture.. see above.

[bigred vette]

Not seeing any pictures...